The most common type of financial aid is in the form of Federal Financial Aid. There are several programs offered. Students who wish to apply for federal financial aid must meet the eligibility requirements for the program they wish to participate in. 
Eligibility for federal programs are determined by the information provided by students on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Basic requirements include:

• Possess a high school diploma or GED

• Be a U.S. Citizen

• Be enrolled or enrolling in a degree or certificate program

• Maintain satisfactory academic progress

Crestwood High School Parent College Financial Aid Night is scheduled in January of each year.

Click here for a checklist to follow when applying for Financial Aid.

Federal Student Aid Loan Programs Fact Sheet

Federal Loans, Federal Work Study, Federal Grants
It is important for students and families to make educated decision about funding a college education. The following link will help explain the financing and grant option that students may qualify for based on FAFSA. 
Student Aid Website

In order to apply for federal financial aid students need to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The online FAFSA application for student aid opens on January 1st for the upcoming school year. The FAFSA form is only available online by visiting the FAFSA website at:
FAFSA

• Student guide to financial aid. Scholarship information available

• Michigan Financial aid for higher education

• College Board: This site includes detailed information about the SATs, including test preparation

• FastWEB is a database of more than 180,000 private scholarships

• FinAid.org: This site is for students with disabilities

• Appily: Web site dedicated to helping students with the college search by matching students to merit-based scholarships from colleges across the country