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Michigan Reconnect for Ages 21 to 24
Michigan Reconnect for Ages 21 to 24
Tuition On Us. Future On You.
For a limited time only, Michigan Reconnect is now eligible for those 21 - 24.
Don’t Wait!
This program is for a limited time only — don’t miss the deadlines to apply, enroll and work toward your degree while it remains tuition-free!
Applications must be submitted by Tuesday, December 31, 2024. The priority deadline to apply is Friday, November 15, 2024.
What is Reconnect?
It’s your ticket to a tuition-free college degree or certificate! The Reconnect program provides eligible students with a chance to work toward an associate degree or Pell-eligible skills certificate at in-district community colleges, tuition-free.
Why Apply?
You’ll make more money per paycheck — community college graduates make $7,500 more per year with a two-year degree. Now you can get an affordable college education while taking advantage of benefits like:
- Flexibility and convenience of online programs letting you learn at your own pace.
- Built-in support network of Navigators and Success Coaches to help with everything from FAFSA to course enrollment.
Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible, you just need to:
- Be at least 21 years of age.
- Apply and enroll in a community or tribal college no later than summer semester 2025.
- Complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).
- Have lived in Michigan since July 1 of the previous calendar year.
- Have a high school diploma or equivalent or certificate of completion.
- Have not yet completed a college degree.
Take the Next Steps
Already accepted? Take the next steps to apply to college, fill out your FAFSA and enroll in classes.
Additional Resources:
- Download Preparation Checklist
- Calculating Your Costs
- FAFSA Resources
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Find Your Community College
- Meet Your Navigator
Have a question?
We’re here to help. Call the Customer Care Center at 888-447-2687, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.