The North Wind

Editorial — The “better” FAFSA

North Wind Editorial Board • February 27, 2024

Don’t fix what isn’t broken, right? Well, FAFSA was always a little (a lot) broken, but the fixes don’t seem to fix what needed to be fixed. FAFSA has never been simple. Every year, parents say “Sit...

FAFSA delay halts financial award processing to Mid-March

Ryley Wilcox • February 23, 2024

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) used for the 2024-2025 academic year has been delayed, expected to be received by colleges and universities in Mid-March. Typically, the FAFSA is received...

Editorial — NMU Tuition Advantage: What’s the catch?

North Wind Editorial Board • March 28, 2023

At the beginning of March, Northern Michigan University unveiled NMU Tuition Advantage, a financial aid program that allows eligible students to attend the university with no tuition costs. Considered...

How to apply for Donor-Funded Scholarships

Maggie Duly • January 30, 2020

Completing a degree isn’t a cheap endeavor and it can be stressful and worrisome arranging the funds for each new semester. The important thing to remember is that there are people and foundations who...

Students paying for school on own strive for a balance

Sam Banks • February 21, 2013

For students who have little or no help from parents, scholarships or other funds that would otherwise assist in getting them through school, loans and full-time jobs become some of the only options for...