LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement and Potential has announced that students and families can complete the 2026-27 Free Application for Federal Student Aid.

“Applying for financial aid should be the first priority for every Michigan family considering higher education,” said Dr. Beverly Walker-Griffea, director of MiLEAP. “The FAFSA unlocks federal grants, state grants and scholarships such as the Michigan Achievement Scholarship and institutional aid that can make education more affordable and attainable.”

Completing the FAFSA is the gateway to a range of financial aid grants and scholarships that make college and career training more affordable, including —

— Michigan Achievement Scholarship, which provides thousands of dollars each year toward

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