Governor Gretchen Whitmer recently launched “Opening Week,” an initiative to extend Michigan Reconnect, a tuition-free community college scholarship program. The expansion now includes adults aged 21 to 24, previously limited to those 25 and older.
Governor Whitmer stated, “By lowering the age for Michigan Reconnect, we’re opening doors of opportunity for up to 350,000 more Michiganders to earn a tuition-free associates degree or skills certificate.”
This move aligns with the state’s Sixty by 30 goal, aiming for 60% of adults to attain postsecondary education or training by 2030.
Established in February 2021, Michigan Reconnect has garnered significant success, resulting in increased funding, including $70 million for the latest expansion. Over 132,000 Michiganders have applied since its inception less than three years ago.
Applications can be found at: michigan.gov/reconnect.
Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell
