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Don’t leave money on the table.Ìý

File your FAFSA. Fund your future.Ìý

What is the FAFSA? The Free Application for Federal Student Aid is an application that students and families need to complete to apply for federal student aid, such as federal grants, work-study funds, and loans. Completing and submitting the FAFSA form is free, and it gives students access to the largest source of financial aid to help pay for higher education.Ìý

Do you qualify for FREE tuition at LMC? The only way to know is to file.Ìý

If you haven't considered financial aid because you think you won't qualify, take another look. Every year, students leave millions of dollars in grants, scholarships, and aid unclaimed simply because they never applied. Most students receive some form of aid regardless of income, and some programs, like Michigan Reconnect for eligible adults, and the LMC Guarantee for recent high school or GED grads, don't depend on income at all.Ìý

Filing early matters. Financial aid is often awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so early filers can receive more aid and priority consideration. Don't wait - file now.Ìý

Know Your OptionsÌý

Types of financial aidÌý

State of Michigan ProgramsÌý

The State of Michigan offers generous programs to help students finance their education including Michigan Reconnect, which covers tuition for eligible adults, and the Community College Guarantee, which covers 100% of in-district tuition and mandatory fees for recent high school or GED graduates.Ìý

GrantsÌý

Free money you don't pay back. Grants and waivers are available from federal and state sources. Most are need-based, and eligibility is determined by .Ìý

ScholarshipsÌý

Explore LMC scholarships and additional funding opportunities that can further reduce your costs.Ìý

Work-StudyÌý

Earn while you learn. The Work-Study Program is a federally and institutionally funded program providing employment on campus and with community non-profit organizations - a great way to gain valuable work experience and marketable skills while helping to pay for college.Ìý

LoansÌý

A student loan is aid that must be repaid with interest, and it's a serious legal obligation. Before considering a loan, exhaust all other aid types first — grants, scholarships, and work-study — and borrow only what you truly need. Learn more: Ìý

Flex Pay - Flexible Payment OptionsÌý

Not a loan, just a low-cost way to spread tuition and fee payments over time.Ìý

• Automatic payments from your checking account, MasterCard, Discover, or American ExpressÌý
• No interest, no finance charges, no credit checkÌý
• $25-per-semester, non-refundable enrollment fee (small convenience fee for credit card payments)Ìý
• Payments processed on the 5th of each month until your balance is paid in fullÌý
• Sign up each semester you want to participate ($30 fee for returned payments)Ìý

Who is Eligible?Ìý

To receive financial aid at LMC, you must:

• Hold a high school diploma, GED, or equivalentÌý
• Be accepted into an eligible program at LMCÌý
• Be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizenÌý
• Have a valid Social Security numberÌý
• Meet Satisfactory Academic Progress as defined by federal lawÌý
• Not be in default on federal loans or owe money on federal grantsÌý
• Meet federal eligibility rules regarding drug-related convictionsÌý

What financial aid is NOT based on:Ìý

• Your age: Any student, at any age, can apply.Ìý

Ready to file? Here's what you'll need to :Ìý

• Your most recent year's tax return (or your parents', if you're listed as a dependent)Ìý
• Your W-2, if no tax return was filedÌý
• Driver's license numberÌý
• Social Security number or Alien Registration NumberÌý

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