The MiSSG High School Counselor Portal is your way to access data about the students at your school. Features include FAFSA completion, SAT score records, TIP eligibility rosters, student look-ups, and MCS qualifier lists. GO TO MISSG HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELOR POR
Counselor's Corner Counselor's Corner is intended to provide High School Counselor's access to all Counselor's Corner episodes, previous e-mail communications, and any information appropriate for counseling staff. Counselor's Corner Video Series Episode 2
Map of MI Student Aid's Outreach Regions
Looking to request an event or workshop from a MI Student Aid Representative? You can view our list of events and schedule one below. Request an Event
MI Student Aid Publications for Academic Year 2021-22 are available for digital download. Print versions are also available for order.
Paying for education after High School is a lifelong investment in achieving life's goals. Getting there may require the assistance of resources including the Federal and State Governments, private financial institutions, family contributions and individual savings.
Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP)
Michigan Alternative Student Loan Program (MI-LOAN)
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The State of Michigan has been providing financial assistance programs for its students since 1964 and has provided millions of students with roughly $4 billion in scholarship assistance, guaranteed over $15 billion in student loans, and issued $3 million in private loans to help Michigan students achieve their higher education goals. This page is intended to explain the myriad of loan types, payment plans, and what can be expected during all phases of repayment.
A student loan is a type of financial aid that is used to pay for college or career school. Student loans do need to be paid back with interest. The student loan process can be hard to navigate, due to the number of steps as well as the variety of loan types and payment plans. If you are prepared with the knowledge necessary to take on this process, it can be completed with minimal stress.
Here, you will find a collection of resources that can be used as a guide for anyone from a student looking to make an informed decision on student loans, to someone in the repayment process. Regardless of what step you're on in the journey, there are resources to help.
Exploring the Cost of College
Here you can find links to the Net Price Calculators for many colleges and universities to help familiarize yourself with and determine the total costs of a higher education.
U.S.. Department of Education Net Price Calculator
Michigan Public University Financial Aid Pages
Michigan Independent Colleges & Universities Net Price Calculator
Understanding Student Loan Basics
Deciding to take on student debt can be a complicated decision so it's best to make sure you are prepared. If you're new to the process, it's best to start with the basics. In the resources within this section, you'll find information about the types of student loans, college cost calculators, and more to get you on the right track.
Understanding Federal Student Loans
Accessing Student Loans
If student loans are a part of how you are financing your costs of higher education, below are some general links to help you learn about the application process for students and parents.
Completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Complete Your Federal Student Aid Counseling Requirement
Applying for a Direct PLUS Loan for Parents
Managing and Making Smart Decisions with Student Loans
Taking out student loans is a huge decision. Deciding how much to borrow is only one aspect. Making smart decisions requires understanding your options and using the available information to finance your education.
How Much Should You Borrow for a Degree?
How Much Should You Borrow to Pay for College?
4 Tips for Figuring Out How Much to Borrow
The Right Way to Borrow for College
Student Loan Strategies: How to Borrow Smartly
Borrowing for College Just Got a Little Less Expensive
Repayment of Loans
All loans must be repaid. But depending on which loans you've used, there may be a number of options for repayment after you leave school. Make sure you know what options are available for your loans by learning about repayment.
Basics of Student Loan Repayment
Federal Student Aid Loan Simulator
Who's My Student Loan Servicer?
Tips for Repaying Your Student Loans
Should I Refinance a Federal Loan into a Private Loan?
Additional Resources
National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators
Student Loan Borrower Assistance NCLC
