Michigan Reconnect

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OCC from Michigan Reconnect Program

Oakland Community College, in partnership with the Michigan Reconnect program, is offering free in-district tuition and deeply discounted tuition for out-of-district students, to qualifying Michigan residents who want to earn an associate degree or certificate. Students have four years to complete an associate degree or eligible certificate in one program of study.

Who Qualifies? 

Michigan residents must meet all the following criteria:

• At least 25 years of age
• U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen
• Hold a high school diploma or GED   
• Do not currently hold a college or university degree
• Students must complete at least six-credit hours in a semester and earn a minimum of 12 credit hours in a 12-month period.

Why Reconnect?

75% of the jobs in Michigan will require education beyond high school in the near future. OCC and Michigan Reconnect can help you qualify for these in-demand jobs — tuition-free. The result: increased earnings and career opportunities. 

Examples of OCC programs that lead to in-demand careers:

• Certificates in programs like Automobile Servicing and HVAC that can lead to median incomes of more than $43,000
• Associate degrees that can lead to median incomes starting at $48,000 and rising to nearly $68,000 in areas like Computer Information Systems and Health Care