Next Steps for Police Academy Students
You’re accepted. Now what?
Below you’ll find a checklist of information that will guide you through the enrollment process, and we’re here for you if you have any questions.
Accepted Police Academy Student Checklist
View our “HOW TO” VIDEOS for info on how to do each of these steps
STEP DETAILS
Step 1
Activate your student account and check your KMail
The acceptance letter you received in the postal mail includes your student ID, account access information and details about documents you need to turn in.
Do not wait to activate your account! Make sure to remember your password – you will need to login multiple times on multiple devices. Plan to check your KMail often. Kirtland will send important information about your student account and finances to your KMail.
Step 2
Request transcripts
You must request your official high school and college transcripts be sent to Kirtland.
Have your official college transcripts sent directly to both of these offices:
Office of Admissions
Kirtland Community College
4800 W 4 Mile Road
Grayling, MI 49738
NOTE: only one set of official transcripts is required if sent electronically. Electronic transcripts should be sent to [email protected].
Download the transcript request form for your high school transcript.
Step 3
Driver’s license requirement
All potential candidates to the Kirtland Regional Police Academy (KRPA) must submit a LEGIBLE copy of their Driver’s License to:
Admissions Office: [email protected]
AND
Public Safety Programs Office: [email protected]
Step 4
Proof of residency documentation
(only REQUIRED if you want to change your residency from out-of-district to in-district)
If you are seeking the in-district tuition rate, proof of your in-district residency must be received before the start of the academy.
Acceptable proof includes: driver’s license, verifiable rent receipts (if rent receipts are not available, a notarized letter from the landlord will be accepted), a dated lease agreement, voter’s registration card, place of residence property tax receipt, or Secretary of State identification card. Verifiable rent receipts must contain all the following information: the address of the property being rented; the date of payment; signature, address and phone number of the landlord. These documents can be emailed to [email protected].
NOTE: In-district residency is automatically granted to 3 + 1 students and Agency Sponsored recruits.
Step 5
Apply for Financial Aid
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). APPLY EARLY! Go to how to apply for financial aid.
3+1 recruits – please apply for Financial Aid with your HOME college.
If your aid is not approved by the first day of the academy, please note that you are responsible for paying tuition and uniform fees or you may be dropped from the course.
