Welcome to Your Reconnect Application

Reconnect is a scholarship program for Michiganders 25 or older, who don’t have a college degree, to pursue an associate degree or skill certificate. Reconnect covers up to the 'in-district' tuition, mandatory fees, and contact hours at any of Michigan's public community colleges. Visit List of Colleges if you need help figuring out which college to attend.
Let us walk you through the steps to complete the application.

Congratulations!

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Please introduce yourself.

*Have you lived in Michigan for a year or longer?
*Have you earned a high school diploma or high school equivalency (including the GED)?
*Have you already earned an associate or bachelor’s degree?
Need help or have questions? Call the Customer Care Center at 888-447-2687 Monday-Friday from 8:00AM-4:45PM.

Tell us more about your goals.


Visit List of Colleges if you need help figuring out which college to attend and if they consider you 'in-district'.

Full-time enrollment means you plan to take 12 or more credits, or about four classes, each semester. Part-time enrollment means taking fewer than 12 credits. Reconnect is available for both part-time and full-time students, so long as you earn 12 credits by the end of each academic year.
Need help or have questions? Call the Customer Care Center at 888-447-2687 Monday-Friday from 8:00AM-4:45PM.

How can we contact you?


We will use this email address to share updates about your application and scholarship. Please provide an address you check regularly.
*Do you agree to receive text, emails, and phone calls with reminders and resources?
Need help or have questions? Call the Customer Care Center at 888-447-2687 Monday-Friday from 8:00AM-4:45PM.

Tell us more about your plans and previous college experience.

As a Reconnect student, you will have access to a navigator to help you get started. These questions will help your navigator connect you with the best resources. These questions will not be used to determine if you are eligible for Reconnect.

Select N/A if you haven't previously started college.
*Have either of your parents earned an associate or bachelor’s degree?
Need help or have questions? Call the Customer Care Center at 888-447-2687 Monday-Friday from 8:00AM-4:45PM.

Create your Student Portal account.

After you apply, you will be able to view information about your scholarship in the Student Scholarships and Grants online portal. Please provide the following information to create an account. Remember to save the username and password as you will need these to log into your Student Portal account in the future.

You'll need this to access your Student Portal account.

You'll need this to access your Student Portal account.
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This image will appear every time you log in to ensure that you are using the official website (not a fraudulent site).
The next questions will be used to understand who is applying to Reconnect, to help us reach more people, and to better serve you as an applicant. Your responses will not be used to determine if you qualify for the program, and you may choose not to respond. Your responses will be kept private and secure.
Need help or have questions? Call the Customer Care Center at 888-447-2687 Monday-Friday from 8:00AM-4:45PM.

Please review and confirm the information you entered is correct.

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What is your first name?
What is your last name?
What is your date of birth?
Have you lived in Michigan for a year or longer?
Have you earned a high school diploma, certificate of completion, or high school equivalency (including the GED)?
Have you already earned an associate or bachelor’s degree?
Which community college do you plan to attend?
When do you plan to attend community college?
Do you plan to be a part-time or full-time student?
What do you plan to study?
What is your email address?
What is your cell phone number?
Do you agree to receive text, emails, and phone calls with reminders and resources?
Have you ever registered for classes at a community college?
If you started college in the past but had to stop before graduation, what was the biggest obstacle you faced?
Why did you decide to apply for Reconnect?
Have either of your parents earned an associate or bachelor’s degree?
Do you plan to work while you are taking classes?
Choose a username
Your Social Security Number
What is your Gender?
What is your Race?
What is your Zip Code?
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Need help or have questions? Call the Customer Care Center at 888-447-2687 Monday-Friday from 8:00AM-4:45PM.

You have been accepted into the Michigan Reconnect scholarship program. Way to go!

You’re one step closer to earning a tuition-free or reduced tuition degree or certificate from a Michigan community college.

TELL US MORE ABOUT YOU! We have one more step to better support you. Completing this self-assessment questionnaire will help your Reconnect Navigator understand your unique needs, allowing them to offer personalized guidance and support to help you succeed in your college journey. Questionnaire Link: bit.ly/Reconnect-questionnaire

If you are currently taking classes at your community college, please contact your college’s Financial Aid Office to check the status of your Reconnect scholarship.

What’s next if you’re not already enrolled?

  1. Apply to a Michigan community college and select which eligible associate degree or skill certificate program you want to pursue.

  2. File a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to discover how much federal funding you may qualify for, if any.

  3. Enroll in your program of study and connect with an academic advisor to register for classes.

Already completed the steps above? Great job!

Concerned about cost?

Reach out to the financial aid office at the community college you want to attend to confirm what portion of your tuition could be covered by Michigan Reconnect. You can find email addresses and phone numbers for all Michigan community colleges here: List of Colleges.

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR THOSE AGE 21-24

  • Currently taking classes? Connect with your financial aid office for additional information on applying your Reconnect Scholarship to your tuition bill. If you’ve already paid a tuition bill this semester, you might be eligible to get money back!

  • Not currently taking classes? Plan to begin your enrollment process as soon as possible. ACT NOW: To receive the Reconnect scholarship, you MUST complete the above steps and begin coursework at a community or tribal college during their 2024-2025 academic year.

Whether you are already taking classes or still need to enroll, there is additional support available. Watch your inbox — you will receive an email from one of our Student Navigators in the next one to two weeks. Your Navigator can help you complete the required steps to use the Michigan Reconnect scholarship toward your community college tuition — like making sure you have a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) on file.

Your Navigator can also help you explore college and community supports to help make your community college journey a success.

Once again, congratulations on taking this important step for your future. You’ve got this!

For more information, visit the Michigan Reconnect website.