October is Michigan College Month

  • All School College Specific Events for College Week: October 24 – 28th
  • New Initiative: Race for the FAFSA Line

-The goal is to have 60% FAFSA completion among our seniors by Dec.31.

-Michigan students left over $90 million of federal aid on the table by not filling out the FAFA

-EVERY student who applies for college should be completing the FAFSA

College Campus & Career News

Adrian College:

Open House: October 15th 10:30 – 2:30 PM

Albion College:

Open House: Saturday, October 15th and Saturday, November 5th

Central Michigan University:

Open House: Monday – Thursday 10AM and 1PM

Register at

Centralis Scholarship Competition at CMU: Saturday, October 29th on the Central Michigan University campus. Students with a GPA of 3.7 or higher and a 27 ACT or 1280 SAT or higher are encouraged to compete for the Centralis Scholarships. Award amounts range from $2,500 to $5,000 per year. Student must register online at

Eastern Michigan University:

Explore Eastern Day – Saturday, October 22nd

The Explore Eastern Open House is a great way for high school and transfer students to learn about EMU and how an Eastern education can create a path to your future. All students attending Explore Eastern can apply for admission FREE of charge—a $35 savings.

Ferris State University:

Dawg Days: October 15th & October 29th (Pharmacy Program Highlighted) & November 12th (HVACR Program Highlighted)

Grand Valley State University:

Laker Experience Days at GVSU: Saturday, October 22nd, Friday, October 28th, Tuesday, November 8th and Saturday, November 19thon the Grand Valley State University campus. Representatives from academic departments and support services will be available to answer your questions. Also, take a walking tour through Frederick Meijer Honors. Go to to register.

LAwerence Technological University:

LTU Exploration Day: October 14th and March 24th

LTU BLUE DEVIL DAY: November 12th and December 3rd

Campus Open House: February 25th, 2017

LTU Preview Day: August 7th, 2017

Go to for more information on their upcoming events.

Kendall College of Art & Design:

Open House: November 19 & March 18

Macomb Community College:

  • Engineering & Advanced Technology – Explore the classrooms in a hands-on experience on October 10 or March 20, 2017. Learn about programs including: Product Development, Automotive, Media & Communication Arts, Mechatronics, Electronics, Computer Numerical Control & Welding. Call 586.498.4008 to register.
  • Discover Macomb– Your students are invited to join usSaturday, November 12, 2016(Center Campus) orSaturday, February 18, 2017(South Campus). This is the best opportunity for your students to visit campus and learn about all that Macomb has to offer!
  • University Center Open House on Oct. 20

An open house at the Macomb University Center on Thursday, Oct. 20, 4:30 to 7 p.m., can answer high school students’ questions about how they can continue their education close to home. Currently 12 colleges and universities offer bachelor degree completion (60 or more college credits required) and master degree programs, as well as a doctor of osteopathic medicine, at the University Center on Macomb’s Center Campus in Clinton Township.

Students may register for the open house at

Michigan State University:

MSU looks forward to welcoming you to campus and answering your questions about life as a Spartan. The Office of Admissions offers visit options for prospective, admitted and transfer students. All visits include a 90-minute, student-led walking tour featuring campus landmarks, a residence hall, a typical classroom, the main library, a dining facility and a workout facility. To schedule your tour go to

Northwood University:

Open House: November 11, January 28, & April 2

Saginaw valley state University:

Open House: October 29th & January 21st

Service Academy:

Information can be obtained through the contact information below:

U.S. Air Force Academyhttp: or 719-333-2520

U.S. Merchant Marine or516-773-5391

U.S. Military Academy or845-938-4041

U.S. Naval Academy or410-293-4361

Oakland University:

Program Specific Open House:

Music, Theatre, Dance Day: October 15th

Business Day. Saturday, October 22

Computer Science Day: October 29th

Education & Human Services Day: November 5th

Engineering & Computer Science Day: January 28th

Human Health Day: April 22nd

For more information go to

Wayne State University:

Open House: October 15th

Western Michigan University:

Open House: October 15th, October 28th, November 11th & November 18th

College Visits at FORD II

COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY / DATE / HOUR
Wayne State University / Monday - 10/10/2016 / 2
The Ohio State University / Monday - 10/10/2016 / 4
Bowling Green State University / Tuesday - 10/11/2016 / 1
Lake Superior State University / Tuesday - 10/11/2016 / 5
Michigan State University / Wednesday - 10/12/2016 / 1
Regency Beauty Institute - Michigan Detroit - Lakeside / Thursday - 10/13/2016 / 2
Eastern Michigan University / Monday - 10/17/2016 / 6
Oakland University / Tuesday - 10/18/2016 / 4
Kendall College of Art and Design / Tuesday - 10/18/2016 / 5
Albion College / Thursday - 10/20/2016 / 1
College for Creative Studies / Monday - 10/24/2016 / 2
Calvin College / Tuesday - 10/25/2016 / 2
Adrian College / Wednesday - 10/26/2016 / 2
Aquinas College / Wednesday - 10/26/2016 / 3
Baker College of Clinton Township / Thursday - 10/27/2016 / 6

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Horatio Alger Association: Financial assistance to students throughout the nation who have financial need and have exhibited integrity and perseverance in overcoming personal adversity. Applicants must be graduating seniors, United States citizens, who have a commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor's degree. Application Deadline: October 25For more information go to

Voice of Democracy Competition ~ Open to students in grades 9-12. The Voice of Democracy is the Veterans of Foreign Wars’ (VFW’s) premier scholarship program. The theme for this year: My Responsibility to America. To apply, record your original 3-5 minute essay on a standard cassette tape or CD on this year’s theme. Additional information and application is available in the counseling office or you can follow this link and download the entry form: All entries competing at the Post level must be at that VFW Post by midnight, November 1, 2016.

The Prudential spirit of Community awards program: The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards were created in 1995 to recognize students in the middle and high school grades who have made meaningful contributions to their communities through volunteer service. Young volunteers in grades 5 -12 complete applications online at

by November 8th.

National Co-Op Scholarship Program ~ Students are encouraged to apply for the ninth annual National Co-op scholarship. To qualify, students must: have a cumulative high school GPA of 3.5 or better and complete all the required admissions applications materials and be accepted for the 2012-2013 academic year at one of the WACE Partner Institutions (Drexel university, Johnson & Wales University, Kettering University, Wentworth Institute of Technology, Rochester Institute of Technology, University of Cincinnati, University of Toledo) To apply, complete an on-line application at Deadline is February 15, 2017.

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