A large amount of information about student financial aid is available on the internet. To help you find the information you need, we have compiled a list of the most useful external sites. These sites are not managed or maintained by Wayne County Community College District.
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Information
Completing the FAFSA (www.ed.gov/prog_info/SFA/FAFSA/)
This site provides instructions and information on how to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or a Renewal FAFSA. It also explains how to report information in some unusual cases.
FAFSA on the Web
Apply online for student financial aid or find out more about the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at this site. The FAFSA is used to apply for federal student financial aid, including grants, loans and work-study. It also is used by the State of Michigan and Wayne County Community College District to award state and institutional financial aid.
General Information
FinAid (www.finaid.org)
This site serves as a comprehensive resource guide to the world of student financial aid.
ACT Web site (www.act.org)
This site includes special sections for students and parents. Information on how to choose a college, understanding financial aid, and exploring career choices is also provided.
NCAA Guide for the College-Bound Student Athlete (www.ncaa.org/wps/portal)
The National Student Clearing House (www.studentclearinghouse.org )
This site helps students view their loan enrollment records
Scholarship Searches
FastWeb (www.fastweb.com)
This is the first and largest Web scholarship search engine.
Wiredscholar Scholarship Search (www.wiredscholar.com)
This Scholarship Search Service is free.
College Quest (www.nasfaa.org/home.asp)
This site is provided by Peterson's in association with the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA) and it includes a free scholarship search.
State of Michigan Financial Aid Sites
Michigan Higher Education Assistance Authority (www.michigan.gov/mistudentaid)
The MHEAA administers a variety of state and federal scholarships, grants, and loan programs. This site explains each of these programs, which include the Michigan Competitive Scholarship, the Michigan Educational Opportunity Grant, the Michigan Adult Part-Time Grant, and the Michigan College Work-Study Program.
State of Michigan Student Financial Aid (www.michigan.gov/mistudentaid)
This portion of the State of Michigan web site covers all student financial aid programs available to Michigan students.
Federal Government Sites
PIN Registration Site (www.pin.ed.gov)
A PIN is a unique identifier that lets you access and submit personal information on various U. S. Department of Education web sites. The parents of a dependent student can also apply and receive a PIN that acts as the parent's signature when the student is completing the FAFSA on the Web.
U.S. Department of Education Financial Aid Information (www.ed.gov/index.jhtml)
This U.S. Department of Education site covers every stage of the financial aid process.
U.S. Department of Education Student Guide (http://studentaid.ed.gov/students/publications/student_guide/index.html)
This comprehensive guide explains each of the federal financial aid programs that are available, including eligibility requirements and application procedures.
U.S. Selective Service System (www.sss.gov/)
To be eligible for federal financial aid, male U.S. citizens and male immigrant aliens ages 18 through 25 must be registered with the U.S. Selective Service System. You can register for the Selective Service at any U.S. post office or online at this Web site.
AmeriCorps (www.americorps.org)
This national service program allows people of all ages and backgrounds to help pay for their education in exchange for a year of service.
Department of Veteran Affairs (www.va.gov)
This site provides information on education benefits for veterans and their children.
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