Know The Reason

County taxpayers support Macomb Community College through a voter approved millage rate. Therefore, students who live within or own property in Macomb County are charged less per credit hour than those who live outside of the community college district.  See Residency Policy.

Persons admitted to the United States under a student or other type of temporary visa shall be assessed the out-of-state tuition rate; unless you are now an American citizen, have an alien card (permanent resident), or are refugee status and can provide appropriate documentation.

Deliberate misrepresentation of residency to obtain lower tuition rates is prohibited and could result in disciplinary or legal action by the College.

Documentation of Residency:  Students will be required to show evidence of residency at the time of each admission/readmission and when the College has reason to believe the student is misrepresenting his/her residency.  Students who misrepresent their residency may be subject to disciplinary action by the College and shall be charged the tuition rate applicable to their actual residency.  Current documents such as a driver's license, utility bills, rent receipts, and other appropriate evidence may be required as proof of residency.

It is important to have your current address on our records.  It is the student's responsibility to maintain accurate information on all records.

Proof of residency must be provided prior to the start of registration.  The difference in fees will not be refunded if proof is submitted later.

Affiliate Tuition Rate  

The College's Residency Policy was revised to incorporate a new category called "affiliate students." Affiliate students are defined as "non-county" residents living in communities not served by a community college or who are attending the College under the terms of a formal agreement with another educational provider. Affiliate student status is defined as (1) the portions of four Macomb County School Districts (Anchor Bay, Richmond, Armada, and Romeo) that fall outside an established community college district, and (2) the southern Lapeer County School Districts of Almont, Dryden, and Imlay City, with an established tuition rate in both cases of $85.00 per credit hour.

Students will have to present documentation to receive affiliate rates. A copy of the property tax bill or a copy of the Michigan income tax form for the last fiscal year that reflects the school district in which the student, if a dependent, the parent/guardian reside. If these items are not available, the student must provide a statement from the school district certifying the student resides within the school district covered in this agreement and does not pay taxes to a community college. Submit appropriate documentation (by fax, mail, or in person) to the Office of Enrollment Services at either Center or South Campus no later than the start of classes for the term in which the student is enrolled in order for the student's tuition bill to be adjusted. Students registering after the start of classes must present this documentation at the time of registration. Eligible recipients for affiliate tuition status must submit appropriate documentation each year.