{"id":219,"date":"2022-01-06T19:25:10","date_gmt":"2022-01-06T19:25:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stgschoolcraft.wpengine.com\/aid\/?page_id=4"},"modified":"2025-10-27T17:48:54","modified_gmt":"2025-10-27T17:48:54","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.schoolcraft.edu\/aid\/","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"layout-hero-container alignfull\" style=\"margin-top: -78px; background: url(https:\/\/www.schoolcraft.edu\/aid\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2022\/03\/hero-students-backpack.png) no-repeat; background-size: cover;\">\n    <span class=\"sr-only\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"\"><\/span>\n        \n    <div class=\"text-container\">\n\n        <div class=\"headlines\">\n            <h1>We help you find ways to pay for college.<\/h1>\n            <p>Explore your options.<\/p>\n            <a href=\"\/aid\/types-of-aid\/\">View Types of Aid<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"value-benefits-container\">\n\n    <div class=\"value-1\"><p>Search and apply for scholarships opportunities.<\/p><\/div>\n    <div class=\"value-2\"><p>Start by completing the FAFSA application.<\/p><\/div>\n    <div class=\"value-3\"><p>Explore resources and learn about financial literacy.<\/p><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container intro gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<p class=\"callout-primary\">The last day to submit <strong>forms and supporting documents<\/strong> for the <strong>2024-25<\/strong> year is <strong>Wednesday, September 10<\/strong>.<br><br>The last day to submit loan requests, loan confirmation forms, and loan adjustment forms for <strong>Spring-Summer 2025<\/strong> was <strong>August 14, 2025<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"deck\">A college education is one of the most important investments anyone can make. Schoolcraft College understands that students often need help to finance their education. Financial aid programs can provide students with options that may assist them in meeting educational expenses and achieving their educational goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center cta-button move-up-25\"><a href=\"\/aid\/apply-for-aid\/\">View Types of Aid<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center cta-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/studentaid.gov\/\">Complete Your FAFSA Application<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>As part of the admissions and enrollment process, new and returning students may be requested to provide a recognized government-issued photo ID to verify their identity. Learn more about student&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.schoolcraft.edu\/registration\/processes\/identification\/\">identification&nbsp;guidelines.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>*Schoolcraft College reserves the right to ask for additional documentation for verification<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container callout-primary gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Request a Presentation or Workshop<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To request a presentation and\/or workshop regarding financial aid and\/or the FAFSA, please email&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:finaidoutreach@schoolcraft.edu\">finaidoutreach@schoolcraft.edu<\/a>.&nbsp;The Schoolcraft College Outreach Advocate will contact you within 3-5 business days of receipt of your email.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Please Note:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The 2025-2026 FAFSA is open! (for the Fall 2025 through Spring\/Summer 2026 semesters)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The 2026-2027 FAFSA is open now! (for the Fall 2026 through Spring\/Summer 2027 semesters)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>FSA IDs <strong>must<\/strong> be created, by the student&nbsp;<strong>and<\/strong>&nbsp;parent(s), at least 3 business days before attempting to start the FAFSA.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"layout-testimonial-container alignfull\" style=\"background: url(https:\/\/www.schoolcraft.edu\/aid\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2022\/03\/bg-circles-1024x655-1.png) center no-repeat; background-size: contain;\">\n\n    <div class=\"quote\">\n        <p>\u201cI will always be thankful that Schoolcraft offered me the chance to be the student and person that I desired to be.\u201d<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"person\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.schoolcraft.edu\/aid\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2022\/03\/testimonial-jharrison.png\" alt='' \/><br \/>\n\n        <div class=\"author\">\n            <span class=\"name\">Jessica Harrison<\/span><br \/>\n            <span class=\"study\">Secondary Education, 2020<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center center-heading\">Steps to Take<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"layout-steps-container\">\n\n    <div class=\"step1\">\n        <span class=\"number\">1<\/span>\n        <h3>Apply to FAFSA<\/h3>\n        <p>Complete your FAFSA application.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"step2\">\n        <span class=\"number\">2<\/span>\n        <h3>Explore Options<\/h3>\n        <p>See what types of aid and scholarships are available to you.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"step3\">\n        <span class=\"number\">3<\/span>\n        <h3>Keep on the Search<\/h3>\n        <p>Continue to explore scholarships and other aid options regularly.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center cta-button\"><a href=\"\/aid\/types-of-aid\/\">View Types of Aid<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center cta-link\"><a href=\"\/aid\/apply-for-aid\/how-to-apply\/\">Complete Your FAFSA Application<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading center-heading\">We&#8217;re Here to Help<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"interaction-tabs-container\">\n\n  <div class=\"tab\">\n    <div role=\"tablist\" aria-label=\"Beneficial Values\" id=\"tablisting\">\n      <button role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"true\" class=\"tablinks\" aria-controls=\"tab1\">Search and apply for scholarships opportunities.<br \/><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/button>\n      <button role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" class=\"tablinks\" aria-controls=\"tab2\">Start by completing the FAFSA application.<br \/><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/button>\n      <button role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" class=\"tablinks\" aria-controls=\"tab3\">Explore resources and learn about financial literacy.<br \/><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/button>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div role=\"tabpanel\" id=\"tab1\" class=\"tabcontent\" aria-labelledby=\"tab1\">\n\n    <div class=\"img-content\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.schoolcraft.edu\/aid\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2023\/03\/tab-1.png\" alt=\"student with backpack smiling\" \/>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"text-content\">\n      <h3>Search for Scholarships<\/h3>\n      <p>We know a college education can be costly which is why we provide multiple scholarship resources. Check out the featured scholarships along with the numerous opportunities listed, such as Return to Learn scholarships and Transfer scholarships. Get ahead now by using Schoolcraft\u2019s online scholarship application.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.schoolcraft.edu\/aid\/types-of-aid\/scholarships\/\">Explore Scholarships<\/a><\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div role=\"tabpanel\" id=\"tab2\" class=\"tabcontent\" aria-labelledby=\"tab2\" style=\"display:none;\">\n\n     <div class=\"img-content\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.schoolcraft.edu\/aid\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2023\/03\/tab-3.png\" alt=\"ocelot statue\" \/>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"text-content\">\n        <h3>Get Started with FAFSA<\/h3>\n        <p>Take the first step to get the financial assistance you need to achieve your educational goals. We understand that this process might seem daunting, and that&#8217;s why Schoolcraft is here to help you find ways to pay for college and pursue your dreams.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.schoolcraft.edu\/aid\/apply-for-aid\/how-to-apply\/\">Apply for Aid<\/a><\/p>\n      <\/div>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div role=\"tabpanel\" id=\"tab3\" class=\"tabcontent\" aria-labelledby=\"tab3\" style=\"display:none;\">\n\n    <div class=\"img-content\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.schoolcraft.edu\/aid\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2023\/03\/tab-2.png\" alt=\"student holding books\" \/>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"text-content\">\n      <h3>Explore Helpful Learning Resources<\/h3>\n      <p>Financial literacy can make or break a college process. 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