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Stay Reconnected

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.

Starting in Academic Year 2023-2024, the requirements you’ll need to meet annually will be to:

  • Continue to be a resident of this state.
  • Maintain enrollment in your program of study and earn a minimum of 12 credits towards your program of study, once you’ve begun an academic year.
  • Meet satisfactory academic progress (SAP) at your institution or maintain a minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA since becoming a Michigan Reconnect participant.
  • Submit your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
    • See MI Student Aid's website on What FAFSA Do I Complete? if you have questions about which FAFSA to complete each year, when it's due, and what you may need to complete it. Our College Checklist also has helpful guidance about completing the FAFSA if you’re having trouble filing it again.

If you have questions about meeting these requirements, contact your college to see if you’re on track with your scholarship or if you’d be eligible to apply for a ‘scholarship leave of absence’. Your Navigator can also help provide you with guidance and support.