Financial Aid

We help you find ways to pay for your education.

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What is the Community College Guarantee?

The Community College Guarantee (CCG) is a State of Michigan scholarship that covers 100% of in-district tuition and mandatory fees for recent high school graduates when enrolled full-time (12+ credits per semester). Students can complete a certificate or an associate degree to start a career, or earn college credits to transfer to a four-year college or university.

Pell-eligible students also qualify for up to $1,000 per year for other costs, including a refund for living expenses.

All recent high school graduates are eligible, regardless of family income.

Requirements:

  • Submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
  • Graduate from high school – earn a diploma, certificate of completion, or an equivalency certificate
  • Michigan resident since July 1 of the previous calendar year and you must remain a Michigan resident to remain eligible for this program. If you are a dependent on the FAFSA – this applies to your parent(s) as well.
  • U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or approved refugee
  • Enroll as a full-time student (12+ credit hours) within 15 months of high school graduation
If you graduated in:You must begin college enrollment by:
April – August 2025 Fall 2026
January – March 2026Spring/Summer 2027
April – August 2026Fall 2027
September – December 2026Winter 2028
January – March 2027Spring/Summer 2028
April – August 2027Fall 2028
September – December 2027Winter 2029

Steps to Apply:

  1. Apply for Admission to Schoolcraft College

    You will be assigned an SCmail email account. Be sure to check it frequently for important communications and to submit any requested documents.
  2. Submit your applicable year(s) Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Be sure Schoolcraft is listed as your first school. Our school code is 002315 – you can login to make a correction to your FAFSA if we are not listed first.

    2026-2027 FAFSA covers Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring/Summer 2027
    2027-2028 FAFSA covers Fall 2027, Winter 2028, Spring/Summer 2028
  3. Request to have your final high school transcripts sent to Schoolcraft College through parchment.com or if you have completed your GED, request to have your official transcript sent to Schoolcraft College through GED.com

Please call the Schoolcraft Admissions and Welcome Center at 734 462-4683 if you have questions regarding transcripts.

Questions?

Contact the Schoolcraft Financial Aid Office.

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