Registration for winter courses at Mid Michigan College is going on now and there are more options than ever before to help students offset their educational investment.
“Two out of three Mid students attend tuition-free,” said Beth Binder, Director of Admissions at Mid. “From financial aid to Michigan Reconnect, Mid is more budget-friendly than ever for students of any age who are looking to begin or continue their education.”
Financial aid funding is provided by the state and federal government and includes grants, loans, and other specialized types of financial assistance.
Michigan Reconnect covers in-district tuition and fees after financial aid funds have been awarded—significantly offsetting these costs for students. Michigan Reconnect is typically available to students 25 years of age and up, but for a limited time, now through December 31, students 21 and up can apply for benefits as well, but they must attend no later than the summer 2025 semester to take advantage of Michigan Reconnect funding.
Reconnect is available to adults who have a high school diploma but not yet completed a college degree and now wish to pursue an associate degree or skills certificate. The scholarship remains available even if someone previously enrolled in college, as was the case for Aaron Peever.
Peever initially dual enrolled at Mid during high school but eventually stopped attending in 2008. He entered the workforce without a clear path to build a career. Instead, he shifted through various jobs while thoughts of earning a degree lingered.
When he landed at Rite-Hite, a global manufacturer that builds loading dock levelers and snow removal systems in Clare, he realized a career path in front of him—and that path required an associate degree. Rite-Hite, as a company that fosters personal and professional growth for their employees, proved pivotal in encouraging Peever to reconnect with Mid.
“Finally, I was doing something that I loved with a team I truly enjoyed getting to be a part of,” he said. “At that point I could see a future and was at a company I wanted to grow with.”
Peever met with staff at Mid who helped him select a pathway, establish a timeline and secure financial aid, including Reconnect.
To determine eligibility for Michigan Reconnect students must complete the Reconnect application and the FAFSA at studentaid.gov. Mid’s Financial Aid team is available to help all students complete the FAFSA for the upcoming academic year.
“We know the FAFSA has been a bit challenging, and we want students to know that we’re here to help,” shared Michelle McNier, Director of Financial Aid at Mid. “There’s still plenty of time to apply for and receive funding!”
Mid is also working with ReUp, an educational outreach company, to help students who have started their college education but have yet to earn a credential to restart with additional support and resources.
Winter courses start Monday, January 13.
Prospective students can apply to Mid online at midmich.edu/apply or contact Admissions at admissions@midmich.edu or (989) 386-6661 to receive help with getting started.
Current or returning students should contact their Mid Mentor for assistance.
