Over 80% of our students receive some form of financial aid.
State of Michigan Programs
For information or help contact Ryan Apple, Financial Aid Director. 517-321-0242, ext. 227, financialaid@glcc.edu
Michigan Tuition Grant
This scholarship is available to any student who is enrolled at least half-time and meets the Michigan residency requirement. Grants range from $1,500.00 to $3,000.00 per year, based on financial need and enrollment status.
Federal Aid Programs
Pell Grant
Any undergraduate degree student who does not already possess a bachelors degree may apply for a Pell Grant by submitting a FAFSA. These grants range from $692.00 to $6,895.00 a year, based on financial need and enrollment status.
Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG)
SEOG grants range from $100 to $4000, and are given on the basis of exceptional financial need.
Federal Direct Student Loan
This is a federal low-interest loan available to students. A student may borrow up to $5,500.00 the first year, $6,500.00 the second, and $7,500.00 thereafter. Depending upon financial need, the interest from a portion of these loans may be subsidized by the federal government (see chart below). Loans originated after July 1, 2022 carry an annual interest rate of 4.99%.
| Dependent Students (except students whose parents are unable to obtain PLUS Loans) | Independent Students (and dependent undergraduate students whose parents are unable to obtain PLUS Loans) | |
| First-Year Undergraduate Annual Loan Limit | $5,500 [No more than $3,500 of this amount may be in subsidized loans.] | $9,500 [No more than $3,500 of this amount may be in subsidized loans.] |
| Second Year Undergraduate Annual Loan Limit | $6,500 [No more than $4,500 of this amount may be in subsidized loans.] | $10,500 [No more than $4,500 of this amount may be in subsidized loans.] |
| Third-Year and Beyond Undergraduate Annual Loan Limit | $7,500 [No more than $5,500 of this amount may be in subsidized loans.] | $12,500 [No more than $5,500 of this amount may be in subsidized loans.] |
| Subsidized and Unsubsidized Aggregate Loan Limit | $31,000 [No more than $23,000 of this amount may be in subsidized loans.] | $57,500 [No more than $23,000 of this amount may be in subsidized loans.] |
Federal Direct Student Loan Permission to Borrow – Complete this form as a part of the student loan process.
PLUS Loans
Available for parents.
Application for all of these programs is made by filing a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).