Students determining which college they’ll attend next year are still waiting for long-delayed federal financial information. Ferris State University leaders say they can help students with questions about the FAFSA and assist in other ways to help them select their college.

Financial aid packages typically are sent to prospective students as they are accepted to colleges. But many students are putting off making a decision this year because of a later-than-expected rollout of a revised Free Application for Federal Student Aid, the form commonly known as FAFSA.

Ferris State has established a financial aid hotline to help with questions and has other opportunities for students to tap scholarships and learn about what the university has to offer.

“We understand students and families are frustrated and appreciate their patience,” said Kristen Salmonson, Ferris State’s dean of Enrollment Services. “We have been keeping a close watch on the ever-changing FAFSA timeline and want to assure students we are committed to providing them with a financial aid package as soon as possible once we receive the FAFSA Information.”

Salmonson said the federal government estimates financial aid information will start arriving in mid-March and hopes there won’t be any further nationwide delays in receiving the information.

“The most important thing to do is to relax,” she said. “We will do everything we can to ensure students will have their aid package in hand to thoughtfully evaluate before they make their decision.”

Students with questions may schedule a one-on-one appointment online, contact the Financial Aid Hotline at 231-591-2110, or send questions by email to FinAid@Ferris.edu.

Students can explore other opportunities to lower costs. ScholarshipUniverse is available for new and continuing students that will be attending Ferris State in the 2024-2025 academic year. The program will help match eligible students with more than 500 donor-based, Ferris State-awarded scholarships, as well as more than 17,000 reputable external scholarship opportunities.

An admitted student open house is planned for March 16 on the Big Rapids campus. Future Bulldogs can explore life at Ferris State by meeting with current students, chatting with faculty from their major, get an ID Card and more. Additional information is available on the event registration page.

Students can also sign up for Crimson and Gold Days, where they can meet a student in their chosen field, learn about campus, grab lunch, and even sit in on a class or two to see why Ferris State should be their choice. Students may sign up on our Crimson and Gold Days registration page.

 

*Photo credit to Ferris State University/Steve Jessmore