Your Next Steps

Choose what best describes you and follow the next steps:

I graduated high school in 2025

Request official high school transcript* through www.parchment.com
And/or submit your SAT test scores by requesting them through Collegeboard or email them to [email protected] or submit your ACT scores

*If the public high school is now closed, you will need to contact the local school district that oversaw that school or the State Department of Education. For private schools, contact the church, diocese that was affiliated with that school, or the State Department of Education.

Next Steps:

Set up Ocelot Access
Complete New Student Orientation
After the transcript or test scores have been received by Schoolcraft College, schedule an appointment with an Academic Advisor at 734-462-4429
Complete FAFSA so you can take advantage of Community College Guarantee (see eligibility for this scholarship)
Apply for scholarships through Scholarship Universe
Register for courses (To avoid getting dropped from a course for non-payment, make sure any financial aid to be awarded is applied to your account and/or turn in Payment Postponement Form* to Financial Aid office. For Financial Aid information call 734-462-4433)

*The Community College Guarantee Payment Postponement Request form is for students who have had a completed 2025-26 FAFSA sent to Schoolcraft, and want to register for Fall 2025 classes, but have a future High School graduation date scheduled prior to August 25, 2025.

I graduated from high school within the years 2025-2015 and this is my first college experience

Request official high school transcript* through www.parchment.com
And/or submit your SAT test scores by requesting them through Collegeboard or email them to [email protected] or submit your ACT scores

Next Steps:

Set up Ocelot Access
Complete New Student Orientation
After the transcript or test scores have been received by Schoolcraft College, schedule an appointment with an Academic Advisor at 734-462-4429
Your first step to secure financial aid and many scholarships is to complete FAFSA
If you are over 25 years of age, check your eligibility for the MI Reconnect. For those who qualify it covers the cost of tuition (at resident rate), REGARDLESS of your income.
Apply for scholarships through Scholarship Universe
Register for courses (To avoid getting dropped from a course for non-payment, make sure any financial aid to be awarded is applied to your account, enroll in a payment plan, or be prepared to pay in full. For Financial Aid information call 734-462-4433)

I graduated from high school within the years 2025-2015 and I have completed college credit

Prior to meeting with an academic advisor, you will need to request an official college transcript* to be sent to Schoolcraft College. Meeting an advisor is highly recommended for those pursuing limited or restricted enrollment program.

*To be considered official, college/university transcripts must be sent through an electronic transcript delivery service (Parchment, National Student Clearinghouse, eScrip-Safe etc.) When having them sent electronically, please use [email protected]

Next Steps:

Set up Ocelot Access
Complete New Student Orientation
After the transcript has been received by Schoolcraft College and you are interested in meeting with an advisor, schedule an appointment with an Academic Advisor at 734-462-4429
Your first step to secure financial aid and many scholarships is to complete FAFSA
If you are over 25 years of age, check your eligibility for MI Reconnect. For those who qualify it covers the cost of tuition (at resident rate), REGARDLESS of your income.
Apply for scholarships through Scholarship Universe
Register for courses (To avoid getting dropped from a course for non-payment, make sure any financial aid to be awarded is applied to your account, enroll in a payment plan, or be prepared to pay in full. For Financial Aid information call 734-462-4433)

I graduated from high school prior to 2015 and this is my first college experience

Required: Schedule a Placement test

Next Steps:

Set up Ocelot Access
Complete New Student Orientation
After the placement test has been completed, schedule an appointment with an Academic Advisor at 734-462-4429
Your first step to secure financial aid and many scholarships is to complete FAFSA
If you are over 25 years of age, check your eligibility for MI Reconnect. For those who qualify it covers the cost of tuition (at resident rate), REGARDLESS of your income.
Apply for scholarships through Scholarship Universe
Register for courses (To avoid getting dropped from a course for non-payment, make sure any financial aid to be awarded is applied to your account, enroll in a payment plan, or be prepared to pay in full. For Financial Aid information call 734-462-4433)

I graduated from high school prior to 2015 and I have completed college credit

Next Steps:

Set up Ocelot Access
Complete New Student Orientation
After the transcript has been received by Schoolcraft College and you are interested in meeting with an advisor, schedule an appointment with an Academic Advisor at 734-462-4429
Your first step to secure financial aid and many scholarships is to complete FAFSA
If you are over 25 years of age, check your eligibility for MI Reconnect. For those who qualify it covers the cost of tuition (at resident rate), REGARDLESS of your income.
Apply for scholarships through Scholarship Universe
Register for courses (To avoid getting dropped from a course for non-payment, make sure any financial aid to be awarded is applied to your account, enroll in a payment plan, or be prepared to pay in full. For Financial Aid information call 734-462-4433)

I have a GED or Certificate of Completion and this is my first college experience

Required: Take the Placement Test

Next Steps:

Set up Ocelot Access
Complete New Student Orientation
After the placement test has been completed, schedule an appointment with an Academic Advisor at 734-462-4429.
Your first step to secure financial aid and many scholarships is to complete FAFSA
Submit your official high school equivalency (GED or HiSET) certificate if you successfully completed the test. You can request your certificate or transcript be sent through DiplomaSender.com to [email protected]
If over 25 years of age, check your eligibility for the MI Reconnect. For those who qualify it covers the cost of tuition (at resident rate), REGARDLESS of your income.
Apply for scholarships through Scholarship Universe
Register for courses (To avoid getting dropped from a course for non-payment, make sure any financial aid to be awarded is applied to your account, enroll in a payment plan, or be prepared to pay in full. For Financial Aid information call 734-462-4433)

I have a GED or Certificate of Completion and have completed college credit

Next Steps:

Set up Ocelot Access
Complete New Student Orientation
After the transcript has been received by Schoolcraft College and you are interested in meeting with an advisor, schedule an appointment with an Academic Advisor at 734-462-4429
Your first step to secure financial aid and many scholarships is to complete FAFSA
Submit your official high school equivalency (GED or HiSET) certificate if you successfully completed the test. You can request your certificate or transcript be sent through DiplomaSender.com to [email protected]
If you are over 25 years of age, check your eligibility for MI Reconnect. For those who qualify it covers the cost of tuition (at resident rate), REGARDLESS of your income.
Apply for scholarships through Scholarship Universe
Register for courses (To avoid getting dropped from a course for non-payment, make sure any financial aid to be awarded is applied to your account, enroll in a payment plan, or be prepared to pay in full. For Financial Aid information call 734-462-4433)

I have an International high school transcript/diploma, and this is my first college experience

Required: Take the ESL Placement Test

Next Steps:

Set up Ocelot Access
Complete New Student Orientation
After the placement test has been completed, schedule an appointment with an Academic Advisor at 734-462-4429.
Your first step to secure financial aid and many scholarships is to check your eligibility for Federal Aid and complete FAFSA
If you are over 25 years of age, check your eligibility for MI Reconnect. For those who qualify it covers the cost of tuition (at resident rate), REGARDLESS of your income.
Apply for scholarships through Scholarship Universe
Register for courses (To avoid getting dropped from a course for non-payment, make sure any financial aid to be awarded is applied to your account, enroll in a payment plan, or be prepared to pay in full. For Financial Aid information call 734-462-4433)

I have an International high school transcript/diploma and I have completed college credit at a United States institution

Next Steps:

Set up Ocelot Access
Complete New Student Orientation
After the transcript has been received by Schoolcraft College and you are interested in meeting with an advisor, schedule an appointment with an Academic Advisor at 734-462-4429
Your first step to secure financial aid and many scholarships is to complete FAFSA
If you are over 25 years of age, check your eligibility for MI Reconnect. For those who qualify it covers the cost of tuition (at resident rate), REGARDLESS of your income.
Apply for scholarships through Scholarship Universe
Register for courses (To avoid getting dropped from a course for non-payment, make sure any financial aid to be awarded is applied to your account, enroll in a payment plan, or be prepared to pay in full. For Financial Aid information call 734-462-4433.)

I have an International high school and international college degree, and this is my first college experience in the United States

Required: Take the ESL Placement Test

*Students who would like the college to review their transcripts and transfer credit to Schoolcraft College from institutions located outside of the United States must use one of the approved evaluation services and select a course-by-course evaluation. This will be at your own expense and there is no guarantee that credits will transfer. Request one copy be sent directly to Schoolcraft.

Next Steps:

Set up Ocelot Access
Complete New Student Orientation
After the placement test has been completed, schedule an appointment with an Academic Advisor at 734-462-4429
Your first step to secure financial aid and many scholarships is to complete FAFSA
If you are over 25 years of age, check your eligibility for MI Reconnect. For those who qualify it covers the cost of tuition (at resident rate), REGARDLESS of your income.
Apply for scholarships through Scholarship Universe
Register for courses (To avoid getting dropped from a course for non-payment, make sure any financial aid to be awarded is applied to your account, enroll in a payment plan, or be prepared to pay in full. For Financial Aid information call 734-462-4433.)

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