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 Michigan Reconnect

What is Michigan Reconnect?

Reconnect is a new state financial aid program for Michiganders 25 or older without a college degree. This program provides eligible students with tuition-free access to pursue an associate degree or occupational certificate at their local community college.

If you have been thinking about starting or returning to college, now is the right time, and SCTC is the right place.

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Am I eligible?

To be eligible, you must:

  • Be a Michigan resident, with continuous residency for at least the preceding 12 months.

  • Be 25 years or older at the time of application.

  • Have not previously earned an associate or bachelor's degree.

  • Meet federal financial aid eligibility requirements, including:

    • Be either a US citizen or an eligible non-citizen, based on federal financial aid requirements.

    • Have a high school diploma or GED.

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Past Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) is not required for the Reconnect program.

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What costs does Reconnect cover?

  • Tuition and mandatory fees.

    • Mandatory fees covered: Student fees

    • Course and lab fees are not covered

  • Federal and State of Michigan financial aid can only be used to cover the cost of classes required to complete your current active program of study. You can view your current program of study by logging into your Empower account.  You can see the Registrar or your Success Coach for an updated audit to determine which courses are left to be taken.

  • If you transfer credits from another college, those transfer credits may be applied toward your program of study and reduce the number of classes required to complete your degree. Be sure to work closely with the Registrar to transfer your credits and to select/enroll in only those classes required to complete your program of study.

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What are my next steps?

  • For currently enrolled students

  1. Apply for Michigan Reconnect.

  2. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Planning to attend in Fall 2023? Fill out the 2023-2024 FAFSA. 

  3. Enroll in 3 or more credits required for your certificate or associate degree program.

 

  • For returning students

Have you attended SCTC in the past, but not taken classes recently?

  1. Apply for Michigan Reconnect.

  2. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Planning to attend in Fall 2023? Fill out the 2023-2024 FAFSA. 

  3. If you have taken classes within the last two semesters, your account should still be okay.  You can register for classes via your Empower account or meet with the Registrar.

  4. Enroll in 3 or more credits required for your certificate or associate degree program.

If it has been one year or longer since you last attended, you will need to complete a new Declaration of Degree with the Registrar before you can enroll in classes.

 

  • For students who are new to GRCC

  1. Apply for Michigan Reconnect.

  2. Apply to SCTC.

  3. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Planning to attend in Fall 2023? Fill out the 2023-2024 FAFSA. 

 

  • Already applied for Michigan Reconnect?

  1. Check your Application Status

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Still deciding on your career path?

Talk with your SCTC Success Coach, or the Registrar.

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Maintaining eligibility

To maintain eligibility you must:

  • Continue to be a Michigan resident.

  • Maintain a 2.0 grade point average in the courses you take towards your associate degree as a Michigan Reconnect student.

  • Submit your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) annually.

  • If you have experienced a circumstance that impacted your ability to meet the above continuous enrollment requirement, please review the appeal form and process:  Michigan Reconnect Leave of Absence Appeal Form. Appeals should be submitted no more than one semester prior to your return.

  • More information is available at Michigan.gov.

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Reconnect on Campus

SCTC is taking part in Reconnect on Campus this summer – July 17-21, 2023.  Check out the dates below!

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  • July 17th 10 am to 11 am OR 4 pm to 5 pm

    • Come join us at SCTC’s campus to learn more about SCTC and Michigan Reconnect, tour campus, meet staff who are here to help you.  Our Success coaches, Financial Aid Officer, Registrar and Dean of Students will be available to meet with you and answer any questions.

  • July 18th  10 am to 11 am

    • Join us virtually as we talk more about Michigan Reconnect and what the process to apply looks like.  You’ll also be introduced to SCTC staff who are here to help you!

    • Click here to join us: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87917611057

      • Meeting ID: 879 1761 1057

    • If you miss the live event, a recording of the virtual session will be posted as soon as it is available to view on demand.

  • July 19th  10 am to 11 am

    • Join us virtually for a Q&A session.  Have burning questions about Michigan Reconnect?  Come and speak with our Financial Aid Officer and SCTC’s Reconnect Navigator.

    • Click here to join us: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81282631577

      • Meeting ID: 812 8263 1577

    • If you miss the live event, a recording of the virtual session will be posted as soon as it is available to view on demand.

  • July 20th  4 pm to 5 pm

    • Join us on campus for an in-person Q&A session.  We will meet on campus and answer your burning Reconnect questions and/or questions about SCTC.  See you there!

  • July 21st  9 am to 3 pm

    • Drop into the Financial Aid Office to meet 1-1 with our Financial Aid Officer to wrap up any questions, apply for other sources of financial aid and register for Fall 2023 classes.  No appointment necessary!

For more information or questions about these events, please reach out to our Financial Aid Officer by calling 989-317-4816 or sending an email to financialaid@sagchip.edu

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Questions?

See Frequently Asked Questions

Schedule a Financial Aid appointment
Email: financialaid@sagchip.edu
Phone: 989-317-4816
 

Reconnect on Campus
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