Michigan Reconnect

Michigan Reconnect  provides last-dollar scholarships for residents aged 25 or older to earn an associate degree or skill certificate tuition-free at local in-district community colleges.

The scholarship specifically excludes certain non-tuition costs, such as:

• Textbooks and course materials.
• Housing and transportation.
• Application, graduation, or non-mandatory lab fees.

While it covers 100% of costs for in-district students, those attending out-of-district schools still receive a significant discount but must pay the difference.

FAQ

Who is eligible for Michigan Reconnect?

Michigan Reconnect is available to students who:

• Are age 25 or older at the time of application
• Have lived in Michigan for at least one year
• Have a high school diploma, high school equivalency (GED), or certificate of completion
• Are enrolled in one of Michigan’s 28 public community colleges or three tribal colleges
• Have not yet completed a college degree (associate or bachelor’s)

How much does Michigan Reconnect pay?

Reconnect is a last-dollar program, which means that any Pell grant funds received are applied to your tuition and fees bill first, with Reconnect paying what’s not covered by Pell.

What colleges accept Michigan Reconnect?

Michigan Reconnect is accepted at all 28 public community colleges and Tribal colleges in Michigan, including Bay Mills, Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa, and Saginaw Chippewa.¹

How do I apply for Michigan Reconnect?

To apply for the Michigan Reconnect program, submit an online application through the Michigan Reconnect Portal .

Michigan Reconnect
Customer Care Center
(888) 447-2687