Since launching in February 2021, the Michigan Reconnect program has helped more than 8,600 Oakland Community College (OCC) students start or complete their degrees. With Fall semester registration in full swing, OCC is hosting a series of information sessions in July and August to help eligible Oakland County residents understand the program.  

Learn How to Get Free Tuition at OCC  

 At these Reconnect Information Sessions, attendees will learn about the Michigan Reconnect Program and how they can receive free tuition to attend OCC.  Admission Coordinators and Student Recruiters will also provide an inside look on the programs, certificates and degrees available from OCC and help with the application process. 

To register for the  Reconnect Information Sessions, visit https://www.oaklandcc.edu/mireconnect/.   

 How do individuals qualify?    

To qualify for the free tuition through the Michigan Reconnect program, 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 are required to earn a minimum of 12 credit hours in a 12-month period.  

“Many students who may have started college but had to stop because of life issues are using this Michigan Reconnect program to return to finish a degree or certificate while getting free tuition at OCC,” said OCC Chancellor Peter Provenzano. “A lot of reconnect students who graduated this year indicated that this program was the incentive they needed to start or go back to college and complete their academic journey by pursuing degrees and certificates in business, healthcare, criminal justice and more. OCC is great place to get this done.”     

About OCC     

Celebrating 60 years, Oakland Community College (OCC) has educated over one million students since 1965. OCC offers more than 80 degree and certificate programs and is committed to student success with affordable tuition, support services, flexible class options and top transfer opportunities. The College serves more than 20,000 students annually while advancing our community through education, training and career support. OCC is nationally recognized as Michigan’s top online college, and seventh in the U.S., by Newsweek’s  America’s Top Online Colleges 2025. Learn more at oaklandcc.edu.      

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