MENU SEARCH Financial Aid CURRENT: HOME > COST & AID > FINANCIAL AID COST & AID CONTACT FINANCIAL AID Aid for All. Each year we award over $800,000 in scholarships. In addition to robust academic scholarships, we also offer scholarships for students pursuing certain majors, those with artistic or performing talent, people who live in neighboring communities, the list goes on. It's all part of our mission of making college accessible for all. Read on to learn how to get the assistance you need to pursue the life you want. Types of Aid A quick overview of the various types of financial aid. Scholarships Aid that does not need to be repaid, but has specific eligibility requirements. Requirements vary by scholarship. Learn more about scholarships here. Grants Aid that does not need to be repaid. Read more about grants here. Loans Supplemental financial aid that must be repaid. Click here for more information on loans. Student Employment (Work Study) Aid that supplements your educational cost through on-or off-campus employment. Browse all student jobs here. How to Get Financial Aid 1. FILE THE FREE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL STUDENT AID (FAFSA) 2. APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIPS 3. APPLY FOR LOANS (IF NEEDED) 4. CHECK YOUR SMC EMAIL 5. COMPLETE FOLLOW-UP REQUIREMENTS 6. GO TO CLASS Important Dates Aid for 2021-22 Academic Year September 2020: Scholarships awarded until funds are exhausted October 1, 2020: FAFSA application open March 1, 2021: Priority deadline to file FAFSA for state aid June 30, 2022: Deadline to file FAFSA for federal aid Aid for 2022-23 Academic Year October 1, 2021: FAFSA application open March 1, 2022: Priority deadline to file FAFSA for state aid June 30, 2023: Deadline to file FAFSA for federal aid Eligibility To qualify for federal financial aid you must... Have earned a high school diploma or G.E.D., Be enrolled as a degree- or certificate-seeking student at SMC, Be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-U.S. citizen, Be registered with Selective Service (if male and 18 years of age or over), Not currently be in federal loan default or owe a refund on a federal grant, Not concurrently be receiving financial aid from another institution of higher education, and Maintain SMC and federal requirements regarding Satisfactory Academic Progress. Main Navigation Academics Admissions Cost & Aid Life at SMC About SMC Audiences Prospective Students Current Students Parents Community Alumni SMC Foundation Niles Campus Consumer Disclosures Employment Title IX Consumer Information Notice of Non-Discrimination Concerns Campus Safety Info & Resources Privacy Policy DOWAGIAC CAMPUS 58900 Cherry Grove Road Dowagiac, MI 49047 Dowagiac Campus Map NILES CAMPUS 33890 US Hwy 12 Niles, MI 49120 Niles Campus Map 800.456.8675 info@swmich.edu © 2021 Southwestern Michigan College