About 40 proprietary schools in Michigan are eligible to participate in the federal financial aid programs. The school will have all of the information and the application forms. Most programs are based on your financial need. Ask for and keep copies of all of the financial aid paperwork. Grants do not have to be paid back.
Loans do have to be paid back.
There are severe penalties for not paying back a student loan. It will be reported to the credit bureau and your income tax refunds may be captured. Be very careful about signing for any student loans. Make sure you understand the terms of repayment. Some schools have grants from the Michigan Jobs Commission or the Job Training Partnership Act to retrain workers.