Complete the FAFSA for the 2025-2026 academic year (July 1, 2025–June 30, 2026) using your 2023 tax return information. The 2025-2026 FAFSA covers the Fall 2025, Winter 2026, and Summer 2026 semesters.
In accordance with federal regulations, Mid's Financial Aid team may consider special circumstance(s) that affect a family's ability to pay for a college education that are not reflected in the information provided on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Mid's Financial Aid team can make adjustments to a student's expected family contribution (EFC) for education expenses and/or financial aid dependency status as determined by federal guidelines. These adjustments are only made after receiving sufficient documentation from a student to justify an exception to normal federal financial aid guidelines.
Students and family members who experience a significant change in income and/or circumstances may request that the college they are attending review the information submitted on their FAFSA. Special Circumstances requests require a careful review and additional processing time. There is no guarantee a request will result in more aid or different types of aid being awarded to you.
The U.S. Department of Education determines your student dependency status based on the information you provided in the FAFSA. In certain situations, students may submit an appeal requesting that their dependency status be overridden. A petition can only be approved in certain limited and exceptional circumstances.
The unwillingness and/or inability of your parents to financially support you and/or living on your own and paying your own bills are not by themselves reasons that demonstrate exceptional circumstances and cannot be considered.
If you did not report information about your parents on your FAFSA because you indicated you are homeless, or at risk of being homeless, reach out to Mid's Financial Aid team. Additional documents and forms may be required.
To check the status of your financial aid visit 'My Awards' in Self-Service, stop in at Financial Aid on campus, or call (989) 386-6664 and we will be happy to answer any questions you may have.