What is the Michigan Reconnect scholarship?
Michigan Reconnect is a scholarship program that helps individuals age 25 and older attend community college tuition-free or at a significant discount.
The program covers in-district tuition and mandatory fees for eligible individuals pursuing an associate degree or certificate program.
At Macomb, Michigan Reconnect offers a flexible, affordable pathway to earn a degree or certificate, gain new skills and move into a better-paying, in-demand career.
The program covers in-district tuition and mandatory fees for eligible individuals pursuing an associate degree or certificate program.
At Macomb, Michigan Reconnect offers a flexible, affordable pathway to earn a degree or certificate, gain new skills and move into a better-paying, in-demand career.
Who is eligible for a Michigan Reconnect at Macomb?
To qualify for Michigan Reconnect you must:
- Be at least 25 years old when you apply
- Have lived in Michigan for at least one year
- Have a high school diploma or GED
- Not have already earned an associate or bachelor’s degree
How do I apply for a Michigan Reconnect scholarship?
To apply for a Michigan Reconnect scholarship at Macomb, complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) to get started.
FAQ's
- Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and have it sent to Macomb (Macomb’s code is 008906).
- New to Macomb? Apply and complete the steps to be admitted so that Financial Aid can review your FAFSA.
- Former Macomb students must complete a Student Update Form in order for Financial Aid to review your FAFSA.
- Register for classes! Student Planning is our system used to plan, schedule and register for classes. You can view tutorial videos or helpful handouts here!
- From the semester you are first awarded your scholarship you have up to four years to earn your academic certificate or associate degree.
- Enroll in at least 1 credit hour.
- Must meet Satisfactory Academic Progress guidelines; Maintain a 2.0 GPA.
Costs Reconnect Covers:
- To receive Reconnect funding, student must be enrolled for at least 1 credit hour each semester
- If you drop classes and are not enrolled for the term, you will not be eligible for Reconnect. Consult Financial Aid before dropping or withdrawing from classes to determine impact on your financial aid.d.
- In-district tuition – Free
- At Macomb, in-district tuition is $113 per billable contact hour for the 2024-25 academic year
- Any student not considered in-district would need to cover the remaining tuition expenses.
- Mandatory fees – Free
- At Macomb this means the following fees would be covered by the scholarship:
- Registration Fee - $50
- Student Service Fee - $10
- Technology & Facilities Fee - $5 per billable contact hour
- At Macomb this means the following fees would be covered by the scholarship:
- Reconnect is a last-dollar program. What does that mean?
- Any Pell grant funds you receive are applied to your tuition and mandatory fees bill first.
- Reconnect will cover the remaining eligible expenses not covered by Pell.
- Don’t qualify for a Pell grant?
- Reconnect will pay the full cost of in-district tuition and mandatory fees.
Costs Reconnect Doesn't Cover:
- Books, e-material fees, supplies
- Course fees (vary by class)
- Transportation
- Childcare
- Any other costs not listed in the Costs Reconnect Covers section
Ready to learn more about Michigan Reconnect?
Register for an upcoming Information Session or complete this Inquiry Form to receive additional information via email.
Learn more:
Contact us at reconnect@macomb.edu or call 586.445.7999 (option 4, then option 1).