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What FAFSA Do I File?
What FAFSA Do I Complete?
To qualify for financial aid; including, Federal aid, State aid, Institutional aid, and many scholarships, students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA is FREE and can be completed online at fafsa.gov.
Are you currently attending college or plan to attend during Winter, Spring, and/or Summer 2023? If yes, you will need to complete the 2022-23 FAFSA.
Are you planning to attend college Fall 2023, Spring, and/or Summer 2024? If yes, you will need to complete the 2023-24 FAFSA.
When is the FAFSA Deadline?
To maximize your eligibility for student financial aid, there are a few deadlines to keep in mind when submitting your FAFSA.
State of Michigan FAFSA Deadline
To be considered for the Michigan Competitive Scholarship or Michigan Tuition Grant, students must submit the current year FAFSA by May 1 each year.
Federal FAFSA Deadline
If you plan to attend college during the 2022-2023 academic year, the deadline to complete this FAFSA is June 30, 2023.
If you plan to attend college during the 2023-2024 academic year, the deadline to complete this FAFSA is June 30, 2024.
Where Do I Start?
The first step is to create an FSA ID. You can create your FSA ID at fsaid.ed.gov.
Additional Resources
How to Fill Out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) Form