Veterans, Services Members and Their Families
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Yes! You are still eligible for Michigan Reconnect. While loan default may prevent you from receiving federal financial aid (such as Pell Grants or federal loans), they do not impact your eligibility for Michigan Reconnect. As long as you meet the program’s age, residency, and educational requirements, and you can complete a FAFSA each academic year (you do not need to qualify for aid from it), you can use the scholarship. It is still worth it, however, to try to get out of default while you're in school to access federal financial aid you might otherwise be eligible for: contact your loan servicer to see what options might be available for loan rehabilitation.