Michigan Reconnect
Get Free Tuition to Earn a Degree or Certificate
OCC, in partnership with the Michigan Reconnect program, can help you qualify for in-demand jobs—tuition free. The program offers free in-district tuition to qualifying Michigan residents. Increase your earnings and career opportunities by earning an associate degree or certificate. You'll have four years to complete one program of study.
- At least 25 years of age at time of application
- Be a Michigan resident at least one year before start of semester
- U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen and undocumented students
- Hold a high school diploma, certificate of completion, or high school equivalency certificate
- Do not currently hold a college or university degree (Associate or Bachelor)
Complete These Steps to Apply
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- Apply to the Michigan Reconnect scholarship program
- Complete a Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) application
- Become an OCC student using one of the checklists below:
For a limited time only, those 21 to 24 are now eligible for Michigan Reconnect! Earn your degree or certificate tuition-free at Oakland Community College. Time to apply is limited, but your future doesn’t have to be. Say hello to making more money, landing a better job and pursuing your passion.
To be eligible you must:
- Be at least 21 years of age
- Apply for Michigan Reconnect by Dec 31, 2024!
- Begin classes in a community or tribal college during the 2024-2025 academic year (no later than the summer 2025 semester.)
- Complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).
- Have lived in Michigan for at least a year.
- Have a high school diploma or equivalent or certificate of completion.
- Have not yet completed a college degree.
Don’t wait — apply to Michigan Reconnect by Dec 31, 2024!
This program is for a limited time only — don’t miss the deadlines to apply, enroll and work toward your degree while it remains tuition-free! Reach out to our Financial Aid Office for additional information on applying your Reconnect Scholarship to your tuition bill.
Out-of-district tuition costs:
Reconnect only pays the in-district tuition for any of Michigan’s public community colleges. You will be responsible for covering the difference between the in-district and out-of-district tuition rates of the community college you plan to attend if you live out of the district and if you do not have other scholarships or awards to cover the difference.
Complete These Steps to Apply
- Apply to the Michigan Reconnect scholarship program
- Complete a Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) application
- Become an OCC student using one of the checklists below:
If you graduated high school within the last year, you may be eligible for The Michigan Achievement Scholarship - Community College Guarantee.