STUDENT SUPPORT / ACADEMICS

All students shall be enrolled full time for four years (12 trimesters.) The normal class load for each trimester is six classes. Transfer students will audit in at a rate not to exceed the Otsego normal rate of credit accrual of 9.0 credits per year.

Students will schedule classes with their counselor.

OHS Course Guidebook

• Path to Graduation - 11th Grade presentation
• Path to Graduation - 12th Grade presentation

See the latest list of scholarship applications available and additional resources to help you fund your post-high school plans!

Scholarship Opportunities

The Office of Federal Student Aid has announced that the 2025-26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is now open to any student wishing to complete it. Review the 2025-26 FAFSA Checklist.

Step 1:
It is recommended that the student and guardian set up their FSA IDs prior to starting the FAFSA. Create your  student ID at studentaid.gov.

Step 2:
Once you have obtained your FSA ID, proceed to fafsa.gov to complete your application.

Community College Guarantee:
If you are pursuing the Community College Guarantee, be sure to list Kalamazoo Valley Community College (KVCC) as your #1 school on your application.

Additional Resources & FAQ:

• FAFSA Support
• Virtual Financial Aid Presentations - December 18th
• How to fill out the FAFSA Form
• FAFSA Deadlines by State
• MI Student Aid FAFSA Resources
• Step-by-Step Videos

Infinite Campus Student Portal 

Students are required to complete 10 hours of community service in order to earn a diploma from Otsego High School.  The service can be performed at any time after entering high school. Students who transfer in after 11th grade will have this requirement reduced to five hours. Documentation of completed hours should be submitted to the main office on appropriate forms.

Community Service Tracking Form

OHS Student Handbook

Student Email 

Media Center Link

Additional Resources

Common App Step-by-Step Guide This walks students step-by-step through each question of the Common Application, including why it’s asked and how to best answer.

FAFSA Step-by-Step Guide This walks students and families through each question of the FAFSA, including screenshots and explanations and a FAQ page for students with special circumstances. 

Michigan Scholarship Directory A list of 100+ vetted scholarships for students across Michigan, broken down by month.