Mini Webinar Training Series for High School Counselors
MI Student Aid is excited to announce the new Mini Webinar Training Series for High School Counselors starts this week! Each 45-minute mini Webinar will focus on a specific training topic. These topics include:
- Welcome Back and MI Student Aid Program Updates
- MiSSG Data Dive
- MiSSG System Overview and Walk through
- FAFSA and Helpful Resources
- Scholarship Month Kick Off – Michigan Achievement Scholarship and Community College Guarantee
- TIP Scholarship Overview and Best Practices
- Programs for Students from Special Populations
We encourage high school counselors to register for multiple mini webinar trainings!
Note: SCECH credit will be offered for these sessions.
Closed captioning will be provided. If you need special accommodations to attend this meeting, contact mistudentaid@michigan.gov two business days prior to the scheduled Webinar. Requests received after that date cannot be guaranteed, but every effort will be made to provide the accommodation requested.
The MiSSG High School Counselor Portal is now open! Get access to valuable student level data at your school by completing a MiSSG Data Use Agreement (DUA). In MiSSG, authorized users can view student records including: FAFSA completion data, Tuition Incentive Program (TIP) eligibility rosters, and Michigan Achievement Scholarship qualifier lists. To access the 2024-25 DUA, visit the High School Counselor MiSSG Portal.
The Academic Year 2024-25 DUA has been revised with separate sections and includes definitions for each section (see the DUA for more details). In summary:
- Section 3: Employees of your high school or ISD/RESA/ESA
- Section 4: Only employees of AdviseMI, Michigan College Advising Corp (MCAC), or Michigan State University College Advising Corp (MSUCAC)
- Section 5: Secondary Partners (community organization/foundation, local college access networks, etc.)
As a reminder, all Data Use Agreements must be:
- Completed electronically and annually (please type because handwritten information will cause processing delays)
- Submitted via email to mistudentaid@michigan.gov by authorizing principal/superintendent
NOTE: The Data Use Agreement can be submitted throughout the academic year.
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Students and their families looking to secure more financial aid for college are encouraged to register for an informational webinar about the Michigan Achievement Scholarship, which is the newest State of Michigan scholarship program expected to impact the majority of students.
Participants will be able to gather the following information:
- Information about the NEW Community College Guarantee
- Michigan Achievement Scholarship eligibility requirements
- Michigan Achievement Scholarship award amounts
- Important action items for students and families
- Additional resources and program information
There are multiple dates and times to choose from and all sessions are free of charge and open to the public. Register for one session only, as space is limited.
Closed captioning will be provided. If you need special accommodations to attend this meeting, contact mistudentaid@michigan.gov two business days prior to the scheduled webinar. Requests received after that date cannot be guaranteed, but every effort will be made to provide the accommodation requested.
Virtual Financial Aid Webinars
Students and their families interested in learning about financial aid basics are encouraged to register for a virtual presentation provided by the MI Student Aid team.
Participants will be able to gather information on the following financial aid topics:
- FAFSA application information
- Federal financial aid programs
- State financial aid programs
- Scholarship searching resources
There are multiple dates and times to choose from and all sessions are free of charge and open to the public. Register for one session only, as space is limited.
Closed captioning will be provided. If you need special accommodations to attend this meeting, contact mistudentaid@michigan.gov two business days prior to the scheduled webinar. Requests received after that date cannot be guaranteed, but every effort will be made to provide the accommodation requested.
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Get a digital copy of MI Student Aid Publications for Academic Year 2024-25! This year, MI Student Aid publications are available for digital download on the MI Student Aid website at michigan.gov/mistudentaid. |
We are excited to bring MI Student Aid resources and support to your students, families, and staff!
The Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential is not affiliated with National Merit Scholarship Corporation or its registered trademarks National Achievement®, Achievement Scholarship®, or Achievement Scholar®.
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