Mid-Michigan NOW
It has already passed in the Michigan Senate, and a piece of legislation could soon become law in Michigan. It would require all high school seniors to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid also known as FAFSA.
Bridge Michigan
College attainment rates are increasing in the Detroit region, but many are still unaware of state and federal programs that can lower the cost of college, according to a new education report.
Grand Blanc View
Mott Community College has been awarded a $156,000 grant by the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity’s Office of Sixty by 30, Global Detroit and the Michigan College Access Network to implement a new initiative called Pathways to Success.
Mid-Michigan NOW
Educators, administrators, community leaders, and other professionals from across the state will gather to discuss how to build stronger communities for all Michiganders through postsecondary education.
The 74
A U.S. Department of Education delay in revising the forms known as the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) means college advisors nationally will have to wait two months to start helping the 20 million students that typically apply.
Flintside
October is Michigan College Month when many colleges and universities across the state are waiving their application fees. As part of the program, local school districts will be focused on making sure high school seniors get the proper information.
Spartan Newsroom
Students in 13 communities known as Promise Zones would be able to receive more financial aid to assist with on-campus housing and meal plans at public community colleges and four-year institutions under a legislative proposal.
Diverse Issues in Higher Education
Mott Community College (MCC) has received $156,000 to implement an initiative aimed at better supporting immigrant, refugee, and first-generation students.
Lansing State Journal
Michigan State University on Monday announced a new program that will cover the full cost of tuition for high school graduates whose families make $65,000 or less per year.
The County Press
Mott Community College has been awarded a $156,000 grant by the Michigan Dept. of Labor and Economic Opportunity’s Office of Sixty by 30, Global Detroit and the Michigan College Access Network to implement a new initiative called Pathways to Success.