KELLOGG COMMUNITY COLLEGE
450 North Avenue • Battle Creek, MI. 49017 • 269.965.3931
How to Apply for Student Financial Aid
computer keyboard Students can submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid using the following methods:
  1. Internet filing at http://www.fafsa.gov
  2. Internet filing is the preferred method to submit FAFSA information.
  3. Paper application available in the high school counseling office or the College Financial Aid office.
  4. Renewal application mailed to the student if they submitted a FAFSA the previous year.
The process for requesting financial aid through the College is the same for all types of need-based assistance. Students should follow these steps:
  1. The student should file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.
  2. The application cannot be filed before January 1st for the upcoming fall semester.
  3. Students should complete the federal tax return before filing an application for financial aid in order to provide accurate information.
  4. Approximately four to six weeks after filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, the student will receive a Federal Student Aid Report (SAR) from the federal processor. The college(s) listed on the FAFSA will receive the same information electronically.
Preferred Deadlines for Financial Aid Applications at KCC
Fall Semester April 1
Spring Semester October 1
Summer Semester April 1

Request for Adjustment to Income as Reported on the Application for Federal Student Aid
Students may request that the financial situation of the family be re-evaluated for the following reasons:
  1. Drastic changes to income.
    1. Drastic reduction in income.
    2. A student/spouse or parent/step-parent who reported work earnings on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) has remained unemployed for at least 13 weeks during the following year.
    3. A student/spouse or parent/step-parent had a complete loss of unemployment compensation or a loss of a nontaxable benefit (such as social security benefits, a pension or child support).
    4. A student/spouse or parent/step-parent has become separated, divorced or widowed after submitting the FAFSA.
  2. Medical expenses not paid by insurance.
  3. Private school tuition (elementary through high school only).
By completing the Request for Adjustment to Family Income/EFC form (available in the Financial Aid office) and providing required documentation, professional judgement may be used to adjust information that may affect the family contribution. Requests for Adjustment to Family Income/EFC forms will not be made available until July 1. All income adjustments received after October 31, must include signed copies of the student’s current and next year federal tax returns.