MI Reconnect

Michigan Reconnect offers a reduced or tuition-Free opportunity!

Have you been thinking about changing direction in your life? There has never been a better time to start or return to college, and GCC is here to assist in your success.

Michigan Reconnect is a state financial aid program that provides eligible students with tuition-free access to pursue an associate degree or certificate at their local community college.

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 United States citizen or an eligible non-citizen, based on federal financial aid requirements.
  • Have a high school diploma or GED.

1. Apply online for Michigan Reconnect. Click here to apply on the Michigan Reconnect website. The application takes less than five minutes to complete!
   
   
2. Apply to GCC. To apply, fill out our free application online GCC Admissions at or set up an appointment with an admissions rep via the form linked below. (Note: If you’re already a GCC student, this step is completed.)
   
   
3. Submit your FAFSA. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is required for students seeking financial aid provided by the federal government. Visit  GCC Financial Aid for details or contact the GCC Financial Aid office at (906) 307-1206 or FAO@gogebic.edu for assistance.
   
   
4. Enroll in an eligible program and start classes. You must be in school taking at least one credit hour in your program of study to maintain eligibility.

Out-of-district tuition costs:
Reconnect only pays the in-district tuition for any of Michigan’s public community colleges. You will be responsible for covering the difference between the in-district and out-of-district tuition rates of the community college you plan to attend if you live out of the district and if you do not have other scholarships or awards to cover the difference.

To learn more about Michigan Reconnect: https://www.michigan.gov/reconnect/

As a student, you may have credit for prior learning (CPL) or non-traditional transfer credits. We currently have advanced placement, CLEP, military credit and credit by examinations options, and have been expanding our CPL opportunities, particularly regarding Work-based learning. For more information on Non-traditional Transfer Credits please see our website or contact our Registrar at studentservices@gogebic.edu.