Start your future at GRCC with the Michigan Community College Guarantee
Did you graduate from a Michigan high school or earn a high school equivalency in 2023 or later? If so, you can pursue your dreams and earn a degree or certificate from Grand Rapids Community College with possible tuition assistance from the Michigan Community College Guarantee.
Beginning Fall 2024, students from the Class of 2023 and beyond may be eligible for the Community College Guarantee, which includes:
- In-district tuition based on contact hours and mandatory fees.
- An additional $1,000 bonus living expenses award for students eligible for a Federal Pell Grant.
Next steps to receive the award
To receive the award, all recent Michigan high school graduates must do the following:
- Complete the most recent Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Students are potentially eligible for the Guarantee regardless of the Student Aid Index (SAI) as calculated by the FAFSA.
- Be a Michigan resident since July 1 of the previous calendar year. If a student is dependent per the FAFSA, then parent(s) must also be a Michigan resident since July 1 of the previous calendar year.
- Graduate from a Michigan high school or earn a high school equivalency certificate in 2023 or after.
- Enroll full-time in college within 15 months of your high school graduation.
What does in-district mean?
In-district students are those who reside within the Kent Intermediate School District (KISD) and pay property taxes to support GRCC. All Michigan residents contribute to GRCC, along with the other state community colleges, through state taxes which help supplement student tuition. Since GRCC is partially funded by taxpayers, different tuition rates exist for students who are resident, non-resident and out-of-state.
Questions about the Community College Guarantee?
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