Michigan Reconnect

Lake Michigan College Reconnect Program

It’s never too late to learn!

 

Whether you’re starting college for the first time or coming back to finish your degree, NOW is the time to reach your education and career goals with the Michigan Reconnect scholarship.  

Michigan Reconnect covers community college tuition and fees* for adults who want to earn an associate degree or skills certificate.  

To be eligible, you must:

  • Be at least 21 years old when you apply
  • Have lived in Michigan for a year or more
  • Have a high school diploma, high school equivalency (GED), or a certificate of completion
  • Have not yet completed an associate or bachelor’s degree
  • Have not completed a college degree (associate or bachelor's)

If you’d like to earn your high school diploma or equivalent, contact the Educational Opportunity Center.

Reconnect here - get your degree - apply today.

How to get started

  1. Apply online for Michigan Reconnect. The application takes less than five minutes to complete and can be done on a mobile phone. If you are having difficulties on your mobile device, it is recommended to use a different browser or computer. 
  2. Apply to LMC. All Michigan public community and tribal colleges qualify, but LMC is right here in your community! Your tuition is free at LMC as an in-district student.
  3. Submit your FAFSA.This is a free, fully online, easy to complete financial aid form provided by the federal government to assess household income. It’s easy to use and automatically brings in last year’s tax data so you don’t have to.
  4. Enroll and start classes. You can enroll in any Pell-eligible skill certificate or associate degree program.

For more information and frequently asked questions, visit the Michigan Reconnect program webpage. 

Earn $7,500 more per year with a two-year degree

75% of Michigan jobs require education beyond high school

 

Reconnect will ensure that when you get your semester bill from the LMC, the following items will be free to you:

  • In-district tuition - Free
  • Mandatory fees (fees charged to all students per semester or per hour) - Free
  • Contact hours (extra charges for certain courses and programs) - Free

Reconnect is a last-dollar program, which means that any Pell grant funds you receive are applied to your tuition and fees bill first, with Reconnect paying what’s not covered by Pell. If you don’t qualify for a Pell grant, Reconnect will pay the full cost of tuition, mandatory fees, and contact hours.

At Lake Michigan College, you will earn credentials respected by local employers and industry through flexible, adult-friendly learning that fits your life.

*If you are an out-of-district student, Reconnect will pay the in-district portion of your tuition but you will have to pay the additional amount charged to out-of-district students. We can help you estimate costs that are not covered by Reconnect to avoid any surprises when you receive your first bill.

Ready to get started? Call or text (269) 927-8626 or email admissions@lakemichigancollege.edu.