The Free Application for Federal Student Aid, more commonly known as the FAFSA, is a critical form for anyone who wants help paying for higher education.

But Governor Gretchen Whitmer says Michigan’s FAFSA completion rate was only about 56% last year.

“Right now we’re leaving about $100 million on the table last year. This is money that’s standing between kids and getting a degree,” Whitmer said.

Source: Gov. Whitmer says Michigan students are leaving college money on the table | Michigan Radio