I attended school before and it didn't go as planned, so I didn't meet satisfactory academic progress (SAP). Am I still eligible for Michigan Reconnect?

Yes! You are still eligible for Michigan Reconnect. While an SAP issue may prevent you from receiving federal financial aid (such as Pell Grants or federal loans), it will 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. Once you begin using the scholarship, you must maintain a 2.0 GPA in classes taken as a Reconnector. It is still worth it, however, to try to appeal your SAP status while you're in school to access federal financial aid you might otherwise be eligible for: contact an academic advisor at your institution to see what options might be available for an SAP appeal now or in the future.