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 myfinances@kirtland.edu or call 989-275-5000, ext. 257 for a fast response.
To apply for financial aid at Kirtland, 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.
Step 2: File a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
A new FAFSA must be completed each academic year.
The 2019-2020 FAFSA is available October 1, 2018, through June 30, 2020. This FAFSA determines aid for Fall 2019/Winter 2020/Summer 2020.
The 2020-2021 FAFSA is available October 1, 2019 through June 30, 2021. This FAFSA
determines aid for Fall 2020/Winter 2021/Summer 2021
You may choose either of these methods to file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA):
Apply online at www.FAFSA.gov (Recommended)
OR
Complete a PDF FAFSA (Note: PDF FAFSAs must be mailed for processing)
2019-2020 FAFSA Application (pdf)
2020-2021 FAFSA Application (pdf)
Step 3: Wait for your application to be processed
Within 30 days after submitting the FAFSA, you will receive a copy of your Student Aid Report (SAR). The Student Aid Report will be used to determine which programs you are eligible for, and how much aid you will receive. The financial aid office will contact you by mail when your results are received.
Transfer Students
Transfer students seeking aid at Kirtland should have the College’s Title IV code (007171) added to their Student Aid Report. Transfer students should contact Student Financial Services for details on how to transfer their aid.