Savings? What savings?

Eighteen years may have slipped - or nearly slipped - by without your family saving up for your college education, whether through a 529 or a traditional savings plan, but there are ways to reduce your college costs. In fact, there are ways some students might go to college for free! In order to find out what you might qualify for, it first helps to know what is available.

Financial Aid

There are two categories of Financial Aid:
  • Gift Aid
    • Scholarships
    • Grants
  • Self-Help Aid
    • Loans
    • Works study/employment 
Financial Aid comes from four main sources:
  • Federal Government
  • State Government
  • Institutions
  • Private Sources

​As you browse the Paying for College pages, be sure to remember the FAFSA is the key to federal funds, Michigan TIP benefits (if you're eligible), and may scholarship opportunities.

Money for College

Every February, the Blue Water College Access Network hosts an evening event during which time multiple speakers with diverse perspectives come together to pass along Financial Aid wisdom.  This year's slides are available for you to review.

​For more specific information about FAFSA and the financial aid process, call the Financial Aid Office at SC4 at 810.989.5530 or visit their website at www.sc4.edu/financialaid.
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This year's event was held February 6, 2020
The Blue Water College Access Network is part of St. Clair County RESA’s Design4theFuture college and career initiative. RESA provides cost-effective support to the county’s seven public school districts. RESA’s vision is “Educational Excellence for All.”