FAFSA Steps, and Support to Help You Pay for College

Not sure how much aid you might qualify for? Before you submit the FAFSA, you can get a personalized estimate of your potential federal financial aid using the Federal Student Aid Estimator.


How to Apply for Financial Aid

Step 1: Create Your FSA ID
Start by creating your Federal Student Aid (FSA) ID to sign and submit your FAFSA electronically.

Federal Student Aid (FSA) ID

Step 2: Submit Your FAFSA
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) starting October 1 for the following academic year. Be sure to include the Glen Oaks school code: 002263. This ensures your results are electronically sent to GOCC.

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

Step 3: Review Your Student Aid Report (SAR)
After submission, you’ll receive a Student Aid Report (SAR) summarizing your FAFSA responses. Review this carefully. If any information is incorrect, log back into studentaid.gov to make updates and resubmit.

Correct FAFSA Errors 

Step 4: Respond to Document Requests
You may receive required verification documents in the mail from Glen Oaks Financial Aid Office. Complete the forms and return them to the Financial Aid Office in a timely manner. Documents may be returned by mail, by email, or by securely uploading them through your MyGOCC account.

Mail to:
GOCC Financial Aid Office
62249 Shimmel Rd
Centreville, MI 49032-9719

Upload to Your myGOCC Account

Email Required Financial Aid Documents

Step 5: View Your Aid Status
Once all required documents are received and processed, your financial aid package will be posted in your myGOCC portal.

myGOCC Account


FAFSA Priority Deadlines

To ensure your financial aid is processed in time for registration, submit your FAFSA at least two months before your first semester begins. The FAFSA application must be completed each year.

For Maximum Aid Consideration, Complete FAFSA by:

  • Fall Semester: May 1
  • Winter Semester: October 1
  • Summer Semester: April 1

You can still submit after these dates, but late applications may delay processing.