If you’re 21 or older, and you’ve been thinking about going back to school to pursue your associate degree or a skills certificate, now might be the time. This page has tools to help you apply for Michigan Reconnect, find your in-district community college, and more.

To be eligible, you must:

• Be at least 21 years old when you apply
• Have lived in Michigan for a year or more
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent
• Have not yet completed a college degree (associate or bachelor's)

If you do not have a high school diploma or equivalent, visit Michigan.gov/LearnMoreEarnMore to get started. 

Michigan Reconnect provides free in-district tuition, mandatory fees, and contact hours for accepted and eligible applicants to pursue a Pell-eligible associate degree or skill certificate at any of Michigan's public community colleges. Have questions before you apply? Visit our Frequently Asked Questions to learn more about the program and what it offers.

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Renewal Requirements:

You’ll still have up to four years from your first semester as a scholarship participant to complete an associate degree or Pell-eligible skill certificate, but the requirements to maintain the scholarship will change. Check out our Stay Reconnected resources for those details.