Michiganders aged 21-24 have a limited-time opportunity to earn a tuition-free associate degree or skills certificate at their local community or Tribal college, regardless of family income.
Michigan Reconnect was expanded last year to temporarily lower the eligibility age to 21. Michiganders who are 21 – 24 and not already enrolled in college must complete these steps to take advantage of this limited-time opportunity:
- Apply for the Michigan Reconnect Scholarship at Michigan.gov/Reconnect by Dec. 31, 2024.
- Apply to a Michigan community or Tribal college.
- File a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
- Enroll in your program of study and begin coursework no later than summer 2025.
Students who are already enrolled in classes at a community college should also apply for the Michigan Reconnect Scholarship at Michigan.gov/Reconnect by Dec. 31, 2024. They should then contact their college’s financial aid office for additional information on applying the Michigan Reconnect Scholarship to their tuition bill and completing a FAFSA form.
Michiganders 25 and older will continue to be eligible for Michigan Reconnect after the Dec. 31 deadline. Learn more about earning a degree or certificate tuition-free through Michigan Reconnect at Michigan.gov/Reconnect.