The Community College Guarantee (formerly the Michigan Achievement Scholarship) is a new program beginning in Fall 2024 for students pursuing an industry-recognized certificate or associate degree. Students who graduated from a Michigan high school in 2023 and beyond are eligible for the Community College Guarantee, which covers in-district tuition and fees. For more information, sign up for a free information session or call (810) 762-0100.
To be eligible for the Community College Guarantee, students must:
You can receive the Community College Guarantee for up to three years or until you earn your associate degree.
The Community College Guarantee is a last-dollar program that is restricted to in-district tuition and mandatory fees, including contact hours. In other words, the Guarantee may be offset by other forms of Financial Aid (such as Pell grants, TIP, or promise zone scholarships).
The Community College Guarantee does not cover optional fees, such as parking, study abroad or fitness center fees. If you are an out-of-district student, it also does not cover the difference between in-district and out-of-district tuition charges.
Michigan Achievement Bonus: Students who are eligible for both the Community College Guarantee and a federal Pell grant are also eligible for the Michigan Achievement Bonus, providing up to $500 per semester (for up to two semesters each academic year) for anything you need: books, supplies, living expenses, etc. Your total aid package, including this award, may not exceed your cost of attendance.
Finally, scholarship recipients are eligible to transfer to a four-year college or university, and may renew their scholarships for up to five consecutive years (including up to three years at a community college or tribal college), in pursuit of a bachelor’s degree.
There is no separate application to be considered for the Community College Guarantee (though high school transcripts may be requested), but are distributed based on application to an eligible institution. To receive the Community College Guarantee, eligible students must:
To maintain their Community College Guarantee scholarships, students must: