College Information - LCHS

College Board is committed to increasing the number of students who earn a college degree and are prepared to succeed in the 21st century.  Today's College Board works with middle schools, high schools, community colleges, four-year colleges, policymakers and state education agencies to achieve this mission.

The College Board seeks to ensure that every student in the United States has access to a high-quality education and is prepared to succeed in college.  Their College Readiness initiatives promote:

  • Curriculum
  • Assessment tools
  • District and guidance resources that help K-12 students prepare for the academic rigors of higher education

Through Advanced Placement college-level courses and exams, high school student can earn college credit and advanced placement, and learn from some of the most skilled, dedicated and inspiring teachers in the world.

Always borrow federal first.  Federal student loans are cheaper, more available and have better repayment terms than private student loans.

Federal Perkins Loan

Awarded based on exceptional need.  Interest is subsidized and fixed at 5%.  No fees.  Favorable benefits may be lost upon consolidation.

Repayment begins 9 months after graduation or dropping below half-time enrollment status.

Unsubsidized

Interest accrues during school.  Fixed interest rate is 6.8% if loan originated on/after July 1, 2006.  1% fees.

On loans first disbursed on or after July 1, 2009, annual limits have increased by $2,000 for independent and dependent undergrads.

Repayment begins 6 months after graduation or after dropping below half-time enrollment status.

Federal Parent PLUS Loan

If loan originated on/after July 1, 2006:  Direct PLUS fixed interest rate is 7.9% with 4% fees.

Repayment begins 60 days after full disbursement, or 6 months after student graduates or drops below half-time.  Interest continues to accrue during deferment.

Federal Consolidation Loan

Combine loans to one lender.  Fixed interest rate is the weighted average of the loans rounded up to the nearest 1/8  of a % and capped at 8.25%.

Private/Alternative Loan

Eligibility, interest rate and fees based on better of borrower and cosigner credit scores.  More expensive than Federal student loans.

Private Loans Information

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The State of Michigan's FAFSA opens Dec. 31,2023 Deadline May 1, 2024

FAFSA Step-by-Step Guide that walks students and families through each question of the FAFSA, including screenshots and explanations and a FAQ page for students with special circumstances. Here is the link https://www.standoutcollegeprep.com/fafsa-questions/

If you’re completing high school in 2023, you may be eligible for up to $27,500 to pay for college through the Michigan Achievement Scholarship. It’s a brand-new way to get financial aid, and it’s making college a whole lot more affordable for Michigan students.The only way you can find out if you’re eligible: File the FAFSA.http://getmimoney.org/

Parents & Students: For students who are planning on attending college in the Fall of 2023, you are encouraged to apply for Federal Student Aid.  Even if you do not think that you "qualify" for aid because of family income, there is a video and article about why students should apply

FAFSA 101: Your Financial Aid FAQs Answered-   Applications are accepted from October 1, 2022 - March 31, 2023

9 Key Things to Know About Applying for Federal Student Aid

https://fafsa.ed.gov/

Students, parents, and borrowers are required to use an FSA ID, made up of username and password, to access certain U.S. Department of Education websites. Your FSA ID is used to confirm your identity when accessing your financial aid information and electronically signing your federal student aid documents.

MI Student Aid (michigan.gov)

Virtual Financial Aid Nights.pdf (govdelivery.com)

Virtual Financial Aid Nights Students and families looking for help paying for college are encouraged to register for a Virtual College Financial Aid Night provided by Michigan Department of Treasury’s MI Student Aid team.

Participants will be able to gather information on the following financial aid topics:

• FAFSA application information • Federal financial aid programs • State financial aid programs • Scholarship searching resources All sessions are free of charge and open to the public.

FAFSA - File your 23-24 FAFSA-Hosted by MCC's Financial Aid Office

Need assistance submitting your FAFSA? Let us help you!

File Your 2023-2024 FAFSA - Hosted by MCC's Financial Aid Office

Wednesday, March 22, 2023  3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

 

 

 

Common App Step-by-Step Guide that walks students step-by-step through each question of the Common Application, including why it’s asked and how to best answer. Here is the link https://www.standoutcollegeprep.com/common-app-guide/

Class of 2024

Seniors who are interested in attending a college or university will be given the opportunity to meet with a college representative.  Meeting are being scheduled virtually and in person.  

Grand Valley State University has created a video with information about admissions, scholarships and campus.  Click Here for High School Virtual 

We are happy to announce that the Grand Valley Pledge is now open to ALL qualifying Michigan students! Grand Valley Pledge

Central Michigan University- No app fees March 18-22

We wanted to let you know we’re waiving app fees for undergraduate students who submit their applications March 18-22, 2024. 

Students using our Inhouseapplication will automatically see their fee waived when they click "Finalize and Pay." Students applying with the CommonApp should use the code “FireUp2024” in the school-specific waiver section. 

We know you’re busier than ever. That’s one reason why we’re allowing students to upload their unofficial transcripts with their applications. We’ll give them an admissions decision and scholarship information based on that. We won’t need their official transcript until after they graduate from high school. 

Saving your students time and money. That’s what we do.

Saginaw Valley State University has provided a "How to College"link with series of podcasts and information. www.svsu.edu/howtocollege

The Alma College application is still open and is still completely FREE! Students can apply online at www.alma.edu/apply or through the Common App. Along with their application, we only need a copy of their official high school transcripts. Once we have both materials, they will hear from me about their admissions decision within one week of completing the application process.

Davenport University- Direct Admit for Nursing program Davenport Nursing Scholarship