The Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP) extended its deadline to enroll in the Michigan Reconnect scholarship program. Those interested now have until Dec. 31, 2024 to apply.
Michigan Reconnect is a program that allows Michiganders ages 25 or older, and who have not yet earned a college degree, to earn a skill certificate or degree tuition-free at a Michigan community college. The Whitmer Administration expanded the age range of the program in 2023 to include 21–24-year-olds. This expansion targets those who may have dropped out or have been unable to pursue higher education. The Reconnect program aims to address Gov. Whitmer’s “60 By 30” initiative to have 60% of Michiganders possess a skill certificate or degree by 2030. More than 177,000 people have already applied for the scholarship program and with the extension, the program hopes to continue to open the door to higher education for more Michigan residents.
To receive the scholarship, individuals must enroll in coursework starting with the summer 2025 semester. Members are encouraged to visit the Michigan Reconnect webpage to learn more or apply for the scholarship.
Members with questions may contact Lauren LaPine at the MHA.