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The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is essential to receiving most types of aid for your college education. We encourage you to complete the FAFSFA as soon as possible, in order to receive maximum consideration.
"The federal government should double (to $4 billion) its current level of direct support for community colleges."
TRANSFORMING AMERICA'S COMMUNITY COLLEGES
Brookings Institution Report, May 2009
Checklist for Applying for Financial Aid
When you apply for financial aid at NMC you will automatically be considered for the following types of assistance:
- Federal Grants, Loans & Work-study
- State Grants, Scholarships & Work-study
- NMC Scholarships
In order to receive any Financial Aid through Northwestern Michigan College, a student must meet these eligibility requirements:
Be admitted to nmc and enrolled in a program leading to a degree or certificate
Complete the Free application for federal student aid (FAFSFA):
www.fafsa.ed.gov (new window) »
The student must be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen:
To see if you meet requirements, visit: www.ed.gov/prog_info/SFA/StudentGuide/2001-2/terms.html (new window)
The student must have a valid Social Security Number:
To apply for a Social Security number visit www.ssa.gov (new window).
The student must be making Satisfactory Academic Progress.
The student must not be in default on a federal student loan or owe a repayment of any Title IV grant.
The student must be registered with the Selective Service, if required:
if you are a male 18-25 years of age and you have not yet registered with Selective Service, you may give Selective Service permission to register you by checking a box on the FAFSA form, or by visiting www.sss.gov (new window).