Paying for college starts with one important step—completing the FAFSA. From there, we’ll help you understand what you qualify for and what you need to do next.
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Your Financial Aid Checklist!
The FAFSA is the first step in applying for federal and many state and college-based financial aid options.
For the 2026–2027 academic year July 1, 2026–June 30, 2027, complete the FAFSA using your 2024 tax information. This FAFSA covers Fall 2026, Winter 2027, and Summer 2027.
After you submit your FAFSA, watch your Mid Mich email. We’ll let you know if we need additional information or documents.
If you're selected for verification, you’ll need to provide the requested documents before your financial aid can be finalized.
You may need to submit additional forms or documents before your aid can be awarded.
Once your financial aid is processed, you can review your offer in Self-Service. Your offer is based on your individual circumstances and may change if your enrollment or financial situation changes.
Prefer to see how it works? Follow along as we walk through the FAFSA step by step.
Prefer to see how it works? Follow along as we walk through the FAFSA step by step.
Looking for tuition-free options?
You may qualify for Michigan Reconnect or the Community College Guarantee in addition to other financial aid.
Looking for Scholarships?
Mid offers scholarships for students with a variety of goals, interests, and backgrounds. One application puts you in consideration for Mid Scholarships. The scholarship application is open October 15–May 15. Priority is given to applications received by March 15.
Not sure what kind of financial aid you need?
Grants, scholarships, work-study, and loans work differently. Explore the types of aid available and learn what may fit your situation.
What if my situation is different?
Sometimes your situation doesn't fit neatly into the FAFSA. If your family's circumstances have changed or you can't provide parent information, Mid may be able to review your situation under federal financial aid rules. Adjustments to financial aid awards are made only after the student provides sufficient documentation to justify an exception to normal federal financial aid guidelines.
If your income or financial circumstances have changed significantly since the information reported on your FAFSA, you may be able to request a review. Mid's Financial Aid team can review certain special circumstances and may adjust your FAFSA information when federal guidelines allow.
Request a Special Circumstance Review
Special Circumstance Reviews require additional processing time, and there is no guarantee the review will result in more aid or different types of aid being awarded.
Federal rules and the information you provide in the FAFSA determine whether you are considered a dependent or independent student. In limited circumstances, you may be able to request an Unusual Circumstances Review requesting that your dependency status be overridden. A petition can only be approved in certain limited and exceptional circumstances.
Request an Unusual Circumstances Review
Your parents' unwillingness and/or inability 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 indicated on your FAFSA that you are homeless or at risk of homelessness and did not provide parent information, contact Mid's Financial Aid team as additional documentation may be required.
Frequently Asked Questions
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You may be eligible for financial aid during the summer, but the FAFSA and eligibility requirements depend on the summer semester and your financial aid history.
Summer financial aid can work differently from Fall and Winter aid. The FAFSA you need depends on the summer semester you plan to attend.
- Summer 2026
- Summer 2027
Your eligibility may also depend on how much federal aid you've already received during the academic year and whether you meet Mid's financial aid eligibility requirements.
- You must meet Mid's Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress standards to be eligible for Financial Aid.
- Students who attended full-time in the Fall and Winter semesters may be eligible for a Pell Grant in the Summer semester.
- Students who have not taken out the yearly maximum amount allowed by Federal regulations and take 6 or more credits may be eligible for Federal Direct Loans. Review your financial aid and available loans in Self-Service or learn more about student loans.
- 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.
- For information about Summer Semester Bookstore Charges, visit the Mid Bookstore for more details.
Financial aid isn't the only way to make college more affordable. You may also qualify for scholarships, Michigan Reconnect, the Community College Guarantee, or other payment options.
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That's okay. Start with the FAFSA. Your FAFSA information helps Mid determine which federal, state, and college-based aid opportunities you may qualify for.
Financial Aid: How-To Video
You don't have to figure out financial aid alone.
FAFSA forms, financial aid offers, and college costs can feel like a lot. Mid's Financial Aid team can help you understand what you may qualify for, what you need to submit, and what to do next.
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