What is the Michigan Community College Guarantee?
Recent legislation has introduced the Michigan Community College Guarantee, which offers "free" community college tuition to students who graduate from a Michigan high school or earned a high school equivalency certificate in 2023 or later.
Additional details regarding the Michigan Community College Guarantee:
- Students must be enrolled full-time.
- The Guarantee covers the cost of in-district tuition based on contact hours. In-district students are those who reside within the KISD and pay property taxes to support GRCC.
- For an out-of-district student, the Guarantee will cover about 40% of their tuition. A student living in Holland pays out-of-district tuition.
- The Guarantee only covers tuition and mandatory fees; it does not provide funds for books, transportation, housing, or other educational expenses.
GRCC Foundation Scholarships still matter!
The Guarantee is designed for specific student groups, with particular eligible requirements and only covers tuition and mandatory fees. However, we recognize that students have needs beyond tuition and fees, such as books, transportation, housing and other educational expenses. GRCC Foundation scholarships help cover these additional costs. For many of our students, these costs can be prohibitive and potentially hinder their academic journey.
Your continued scholarship support still matters. Scholarships alleviate financial stress and provide students the stability they need to focus on their studies and complete their programs successfully. Your generosity directly contributes to their ability to thrive both academically and personally.
Interested in learning more or applying for the Michigan Community College Guarantee?
Please visit the Michigan Community College Guarantee webpage for additional information and details on how to apply.
