Please find below important information from the Mercy Counseling Office regarding the upcoming College Financial Aid Information Night. Questions can be directed to Mercy Counselor Kristen Casey, (248) 476-8020 ext.1526 or kkcasey@mhsmi.org.

 

This presentation is designed to shed light on the financial reality of going to college and help families gain a greater understanding of the financial aid process. A representative from Albion College's Office of Financial Aid will present. Your daughter does not need to be applying to or considering Albion for this to be beneficial, as the information speaks to the college financial aid process across institutions.

  

You will come away from the presentation having a greater understanding of:

 

This is an annual information event. With regards to the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), senior families can begin the application process now and filing of the FAFSA can start as early as October 1. Each state and school has its own FAFSA deadline. Check a college's deadline on its website or by calling it's Financial Aid Office.  Most state deadlines are at fafsa.gov/deadlines. When considering whether or not to file a FAFSA form, keep in mind that some schools won't consider a student for merit scholarships until a FAFSA has been submitted. We encourage you to learn about each college's policy.