Frequently Asked Questions

Eligibility
Am I eligible for the Michigan Reconnect scholarship?

Do I have to be 25+ to be eligible for this scholarship?

How long do I need to have been a resident in Michigan to qualify?

What if I have an associate or bachelor's degree already?

What if I completed a certificate program in the past?

I am 21 to 24 years old Am I eligible for the Michigan Reconnect Scholarship

What if I am already enrolled in an associate degree or skill certificate program?

If I meet all the other eligibility criteria but completed my high school diploma outside the United States, am I still eligible?

Am I eligible for Michigan Reconnect if I am a guest or visiting student?

Am I eligible for Reconnect if I haven't earned a high school diploma or equivalent yet?
Applying for the Scholarship
What is the deadline to apply for this scholarship?

How can I apply for this scholarship?

How can I apply for this scholarship without an email address?

What do I need to apply?

When I submit my Reconnect application, how long before I find out if I've been accepted or not?

My scholarship application has been accepted. Now what?
Applying for College
Which colleges accept the Reconnect scholarship?

How do I find which community college considers me "in-district"?

I'm applying for a community college out of my district, does the scholarship cover this too?

I owe money to the community college I want to attend. What can I do?

Will my previous college credits transfer?

Can I get credit for military or work experience?

How do I make sure my scholarship award is applied to my tuition?

Why do I need to complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) if Reconnect is tuition-free?

Can Michigan Reconnect cover more than one associate degree or certificate program?
Going to College
What if I have questions about a specific community college?

How many credits can I enroll in per semester?

When can I start classes?

What if I can't enroll next semester/am not ready to right away?

What can I study while I'm a Reconnect participant?

What if I want to change my program of study while participating in Michigan Reconnect?
Funding and Costs
I need childcare while I attend school. Is there help available?

What other types of financial support are available?

What is a mandatory fee and what fees are covered?

What costs does Reconnect cover?

What does "out-of-district" mean?

Does the Michigan Reconnect scholarship cover repeated courses?

Does the Michigan Reconnect scholarship cover remedial and/or developmental courses?
Keeping the Scholarship
What are the requirements for keeping this scholarship?

How long can I keep the scholarship?

What if I want to transfer schools?

What if I move out of state while I am a Reconnect scholarship participant?

What if I need to take a "scholarship leave of absence"?

How do I check my application or eligibility status for this scholarship?

What if I earned a certificate as a Reconnect participant and want to pursue my associate degree after?

What if I need to withdraw from a course or courses?

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