Let’s Move Forward, Together!

Welcome back to MCC! We know you’re ready to take the next step to completing your associate’s degree or professional certificate, and we’re here to help. We want to make this as easy as possible, so we have set up pre-enrollment sessions to get you started.

Sign up for one of these sessions here

Worried about financing your education?

The State of Michigan has implemented Michigan Reconnect, a free tuition program for Michigan residents 25 years and older.

Not old enough for Michigan Reconnect?

We here at MCC will help you identify financial aid and scholarships to help you pay for college.

Need a little extra help?

We also have free personal support services for you to ensure you have what you need to succeed, whether its help with child care, food insecurity, transportation, or mental health support. We’re here for you. Sign up for a pre-enrollment session today!

What is Michigan Reconnect?

Michigan Reconnect is a state scholarship that will help pay the in-district costs of tuition or training for Michiganders age 25 years or older, who have a High School Diploma or GED and want to pursue a certificate or associate degree, either full-time or part-time. Michigan Reconnect pays the remaining balance of in-district tuition and mandatory fees after other state and federal financial aid have been applied.

Who is eligible?

To be eligible, you must:

  • Be at least 25 years old when you apply
  • Be a Michigan resident for at least 1 year prior to application (U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen)
  • Have a high school diploma or equivalent (e.g., a GED)
  • Have not yet earned an associate or bachelor's degree

Future for Frontliners and Reconnect Helpful tips:

  • FAFSA is required each year
  • You must be in a minimum of six credit hours
  • In one program of study
  • 2.0 GPA or higher is required while in the program
  • In-District rate and mandatory fees only
  • Funds are estimated until the semester starts
  • Award Payout: Future for Frontliners (Pell/F4F/TIP), Reconnect (Pell, TIP Reconnect), both programs are last dollar
  • Enrolled in at least 2 semesters within their 12-month period

Dropped Courses:

  • Future for Frontliners:

    • 1st 12-months, the scholarship will cover the tuition.
    • 2nd semester & 2nd 12-month period and on, all withdrawn course costs after the "add/drop" period are to be covered by the student.

  • Mi Reconnect:

    • 1st 12-months, the scholarship will cover the tuition.
    • 2nd semester & 2nd 12-month period and on, all withdrawn course costs after the "add/drop" period are to be covered by the student.
    • Scholarship Maximum Timeframe: 4 years or completion of Associates
    • Programs does not cover books or allow for a student to be issued a refund