Michigan Reconnect
Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential
What is this?
Pays tuition at Michigan community colleges for an associate degree or skills certificate. It is a last-dollar program that covers tuition after Pell Grants and other aid.
Am I eligible?
Michigan residents 25 or older who have a high school diploma or GED but not an associate degree or bachelor's degree. Must have lived in Michigan for at least one year.
Target audience:
Eligible sectors:
What do I get?
Free community college tuition
Benefit details may vary based on your eligibility and location.
How to apply
Apply at michigan.gov/reconnect and then enroll at a participating community college.
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