NOTE: The only classes that may be included in the consortium for financial aid purposes
are those that are required for your program in Life Sciences and Pre-Medical Illustration.
See below for a listing:
Once completed, email an encrypted copy of your application to [email protected]
Go to GRCC's website to create an account and apply as a Guest Student to schedule classes:
B. For MSU
All students enrolled in the Life Sciences and Pre-Medical Illustration program at
KCAD will need to apply for admittance to MSU as a Lifelong Education student, either
at the undergraduate or graduate level.
NOTE: You will need to register for classes at KCAD and GRCC or MSU. Make sure that
you have all the prerequisites completed before enrolling in classes
Life Sciences and Pre-Medical Illustration GRCC Consortium Approved Courses
BI 101, (General Biology)
BI 151 (Intro to Cells, Molecules, and Genes)
BI 240 (Pathophysiology)
CHM 100 (Basic Chemistry)
GH 110 (Medical Terminology I)
GH 111 (Medical Terminology II)
Life Sciences and Pre-Medical Illustration MSU Consortium Approved Courses
This can also be found at the KCAD Student Services Office. Schedules for GRCC or
MSU must be included. Once completed, please return to the KCAD Academic Records Office
every semester as soon as you are able to register for your off‐campus classes for
the specific semester you are looking to receive financial aid. This form is required
each semester before aid can be disbursed. Email an encrypted copy of the form along
with your GRCC or MSU schedule to [email protected].
If you are only taking KCAD or FSU classes, the consortium form is not required.
Tuition
NOTE: You will be billed for GRCC or MSU classes according to that institution's billing
processes and residency requirement tuition rates.
Payment for the off‐campus classes is your sole responsibility and must be paid according
to that institution’s tuition payment options. KCAD does not directly pay any charges
to GRCC or MSU. KCAD’s refund date will be after your tuition payment is due at GRCC
or MSU, so please plan your finances accordingly. Your class schedule may be cancelled
for non‐payment.
GRCC Residency Requirements
Resident Status – A student who has been a resident of the Kent Intermediate School
District for at least six consecutive months.
Non‐Resident Status – A student who has been a resident of the state of Michigan for
at least six consecutive months but does not meet the definition of Resident Status.
Out‐of‐State Status – A student who does not meet the definition of Resident or Non‐Resident
Status.
NOTE: Students are charged the Undergraduate Life Long Learning rate.
In‐State Resident Status – Student’s permanent residence must be in the state of Michigan
for one year prior to the first date of the semester. If you are considered a dependent
student, your permanent residence is considered your parent’s address.
Out‐of‐State Resident and International Status – anyone else who doesn’t meet the
In‐ State Resident Status.
The eligible classes that you take at GRCC or MSU may be counted towards your enrollment
at KCAD for financial aid purposes. You must be enrolled for a minimum of 12 credits
to be considered a full‐time student and a minimum of 6 credits to be considered a
half‐time student. Normally, financial aid is only available to students who are enrolled
at least half‐time, although there may be private alternative loans available to students
who are enrolled for 3 credits.
If taking the classes during the summer, please be aware that summer financial aid
is very limited. Typically, only unused portions of Pell Grant or Federal Student
Loans for that academic year will be available to use. If you already have been awarded
a KCAD or FSU scholarship, they may only be used if you are enrolled full‐time and
do a written or emailed request to the KCAD financial aid office at [email protected].
Please note that if you were awarded the FSU Founder’s Scholarship prior to the 2021-2022
academic year, the amount will only be based on your KCAD tuition credits and you
must be enrolled full-time.
No financial aid refunds will be available to students until GRCC or MSU enrollment
is verified and their 100% refund date is over. Typically the consortium student financial
aid refund date will be approximately 2 weeks after the published KCAD refund date.
Bookstore
You may not charge your off‐campus books/supplies to your Ferris tuition bill.
Transcripts
You are responsible for requesting “official” transcripts be mailed back to KCAD for
transfer credit. Each semester, please request the transcript after courses have been
completed.
