Financial Aid Process
Breaking It Down
Obtaining, receiving and maintaining financial aid can seem overwhelming. We've broken it down so you can quickly find the information you need to secure the financial resources available to you.
Important Dates
Applying for Aid
October 1
FAFSA Opens
To be considered for federal, state and institutional grants, federal work study and federal loans, you should complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). If you are a Michigan resident, your FAFSA must be received by March 1 in order to be considered for State of Michigan grants.
Kettering University Incoming Students Scholarships Open
Applications for incoming student (Freshmen or Transfer) scholarships offered by the University open. Applications are completed in Scholarship Universe.
December
Kettering University Current Student Scholarships Open
Applications for current student scholarships offered by the University open. Applications are completed in Scholarship Universe.
March 1
FAFSA Completion for State of Michigan Grants
A completed FAFSA must be received in order to be considered for State of Michigan grants.
Kettering University Incoming Students Scholarships Deadline
Applications for the incoming student (Freshmen or Transfer) scholarships offered by the University close March 1.
April
Kettering University Current Students Scholarships Deadline
Applications for the current student scholarships offered by the University close April 1.
Federal Parent PLUS Loans Open
The Federal Parent PLUS Loan application becomes available.
Private Loan Applications Open for Admitted Incoming A Section Students
Begin the private loan application process, if applicable, for A-section (students starting in July).
July
Private Loan Applications Open for Admitted Incoming B Section Students
Begin the private loan application process, if applicable, for B-section (students starting in October).
Receiving Aid
January
Notification of Financial Aid Offers to Admitted Incoming Students
Award letters are mailed and available electronically. The aid offers include all aid available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships.
February
Notification of Financial Aid Offers to Returning Students
Award offers are available in Student Banner Self Service. Notifications are also emailed to students.
May
Scholarship Notifications to Returning Students
Scholarship award notifications are sent to students' Kettering email accounts.
Federal Loan Acceptance Deadline for A-Section Students
Offers for federally funded student loans must be accepted to move forward with loans.
Loan Entrance Counseling for Admitted Incoming A-Section Students
First-time borrowers must complete entrance counseling and the Master Promissory Note session (available online at https://studentaid.gov/).
August
Federal Loan Acceptance Deadline for B-Section Students
Offers for federally funded student loans must be accepted to move forward with loans.
Loan Entrance Counseling for Admitted Incoming B-Section Students
First time borrowers must complete entrance counseling and the Master Promissory Note session (available online at https://studentaid.gov/).