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September Month-end Recap and Highlights!

The Office of Higher Education is sending a month-end GovDelivery recapping the communications shared throughout the month. A summary of the updates is included below. This is not an exhaustive list and we encourage you to review all previous messages. We will also feature important dates and deadlines as well as a financial aid professional spotlight.

September Messages

Welcome to Academic Year 2026-27!

Additional Reporting Requirements for Michigan Achievement Scholarship Success Metrics

Join the MiLEAP Team! Job Posting – Compliance Analyst

2026-2027 MI Future Educator Fellowship/Stipend Eligibility Criteria Clarification

MSFAA Financial Aid 101 – Training Workshop at Mid Michigan College

Final Reminder for Upcoming Deadlines!

Important Updates for Nonpublic Dual Enrollment Billing

Important Dates and Deadlines

• Tuition Incentive Program (TIP) Rate – Deadline September 30, 2026.
• 2026-27 MiSSG Aid Administrator Security Access Form Available – Deadline September 30, 2026.
• Fall 2026 certifications and reimbursements will become available September 30, 2026.
• MCS/MTG Budgets for 2027-28 – Deadline October 1, 2026.
• By October 15, 2026 all independent institutions are strongly encouraged to report student-level data for at least their students receiving the Michigan Achievement Scholarship to meet the reporting requirements. 
• Join us at MSFAA on October 1, 2026 and October 8, 2026!
• The 2026-27 MI Future Educator Fellowship Reimbursement Roster will be available on September 30, 2026. The first Fellowship disbursement date is scheduled for November 18, 2026. Institutions must request reimbursement for the Fall 2026 Fellowship by November 17, 2026 at 5 p.m. EST.
• The first 2026-27 MI Future Educator Stipend disbursement date is scheduled for October 14, 2026. Institutions must certify Fall 2026 Stipend recipients by October 13, 2026 at 5 p.m. EST.
• The Spring 2027 MI Future Educator Stipend application will be available to students beginning November 1, 2026.

MiSSG Insights

• MiSSG School Users should be accessing MiSSG to review the “Clear Ineligible Reasons” and to update ineligible student records for Academic Year 2026-27.

• Identity Verification Reminder: If a student has a FAFSA with Reject Codes 74 or 75, the student will be ineligible for all State financial aid programs (unless the institution has successfully verified the student’s identity).

Featured Resource

This month we are featuring the 2026-27 State Programs and Procedures Manual – Overview of Operations for Financial Aid Professionals as our featured resource.  We encourage all financial aid professionals to review the manual for updates and clarifications to policies for Academic Year 2026-27. As you review the manual, look for three key call-outs that highlight important updates: new, clarified, and important information.

Sharing the Spotlight  This month's financial aid professional spotlight is Nicole Semrow, Financial Aid Officer at St. Clair County Community College. We want to highlight Nicole for her active engagement and participation in the Office of Higher Ed webinars and meetings! We deeply value Nicole for sharing insightful ideas and asking thought-provoking questions during these gatherings. Her willingness to share feedback and engage in meaningful discussions with us and fellow financial aid professionals makes a tremendous impact. Thank you, Nicole!

Want to recognize a colleague, other institution partner, or an entire financial aid department? Provide the name and example or story of their exemplary work!

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