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How to Apply for Financial Aid

2024–25 FAFSA® Form

The 2024–25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form.

2025–26 FAFSA® Form

The 2025-2026 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) Form


Completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the first step you need to take to unlock financial support such as grants, scholarships, work study jobs, and student loans to help pay for college.

Introduction to FAFSA

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How to Fill out the FAFSA Form

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Get additional help by checking out the Federal FAFSA® Help Resources.


Kirtland’s staff will help you with every phase of the financial aid process. If you have questions of any kind relating to financial aid, please email us at [email protected] or call 989-275-5000, ext. 257.

To apply for financial aid, you must do EACH of the following steps:

Step 1: Apply for Admission

If you haven’t already, complete an Application for Admission to Kirtland Community College.

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Step 2: File a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

The 2024-2025 FAFSA is available from December 2023, through June 30, 2025.

This FAFSA determines aid for Fall 2024/Winter 2025/Summer 2025.

The 2025-2026 FAFSA is available through June 30, 2026

This FAFSA determines aid for Fall 2025/Winter 2026/ Summer 2026


APPLY NOW

If you are unable to complete the FAFSA online, select the link below to complete a paper application.
This takes much longer to process as it must be mailed to the Federal Student Aid Program.

https://studentaid.gov/sites/default/files/2024-25-fafsa.pdf

Step 3: Wait for your application to be processed

Within 30 days of submitting the FAFSA, you will receive a copy of your FAFSA Submission Summary . The FAFSA Submission Summary will be used to determine which aid programs you are eligible for, and how much aid you will receive. Kirtland’s Student Financial Services Office will contact you by email once your application is received and reviewed.

Transfer Students

Transfer students seeking aid at Kirtland  should have the College’s Title IV code (007171) added to their FAFSA.

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