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LANSING Michigan high school seniors are encouraged to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by March 1 to ensure priority consideration for state aid.
The FAFSA is a critical step when applying for grants, scholarships and student loans. Students who complete the form on or before March 1 will be given priority consideration for the Michigan Competitive Scholarship and Michigan Tuition Grant, according to the Michigan Department of Treasury.
Those who wait to complete the FAFSA until after March 1 may not receive all the financial aid they would have been entitled to receive.
Additionally, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan College Access Network (MCAN) have partnered for the second annual Governor’s FAFSA Challenge this year. The campaign, part of MCAN’s College Cash Campaign, encourages Michigan high schools to increase their FAFSA completion rate.