You've already built real momentum toward your degree. If you're thinking about returning, Michigan community colleges may offer support that helps you finish with a clearer path and fewer barriers — including scholarships, debt relief programs, and flexible options designed with your life in mind.

Find your school below, connect with the right person, and see what support may already be waiting for you.

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• Who to contact when you're ready to enroll
• Schools offering pre-admission degree audits
• Resources for learners with a high number of credits
• What to do next

Who to contact when you're ready to enroll

Alpena Community College Mike Kollien, Admissions Director (989) 358-7339 | kollienm@alpenacc.edu

Delta College Peter (PJ) Dudinetz, Admissions Representative (989) 686-9094 | peterdudinetz@delta.edu

Grand Rapids Community College Contact Admissions — apply first and an advisor will connect with you after you're in the system.

Henry Ford College Contact Admissions — submit the Request for Re-Enrollment form before scheduling an advising appointment.

Jackson College Advising — organized by program Submit the free application for readmission first, then connect with an advisor for your program.

Kellogg Community College Last name A–K: Virginia Platek | (269) 565-7908 | platekv@kellogg.edu Last name L–Z: Dic Doumanian | (269) 565-2086 | doumaniand@kellogg.edu

Lansing Community College General Admissions To get started, reactivate your myLCC portal: (517) 483-5221 | lcc1@lcc.edu

Mid Michigan College Mount Pleasant Campus: Halle Conroy, Admissions Representative (989) 773-6622 x628 | hconroy@midmich.edu

Harrison Campus: Chris Pellerito, Admissions Representative (989) 386-6660 | Text: (989) 418-4578 | cpellerito@midmich.edu

Mott Community College Records Office registrar@mcc.edu

Oakland Community College Counseling Office (248) 341-2270 | Contact by campus email (named contact pending)

St. Clair County Community College SC4 Advising (810) 989-5571 | advising@sc4.edu

Schools offering pre-admission degree audits

These schools may be able to review your credits before you formally re-enroll. Reach out to the contact listed for your school to ask about availability and eligibility.

• Delta College — contact Admissions at admissions@delta.edu
• Kellogg Community College — last name A–K: Virginia Platek (269) 565-7908 | platekv@kellogg.edu; last name L–Z: Dic Doumanian (269) 565-2086 | doumaniand@kellogg.edu
• Lansing Community College — reactivate your myLCC account first, then connect with an advisor for a formal audit
• Oakland Community College — contact the Counseling Office at (248) 341-2270
• St. Clair County Community College — contact SC4 Advising at (810) 989-5571 or advising@sc4.edu

Resources for learners with a high number of credits

Alpena Community College

Online courses are available, though no fully online programs are offered at this time.

Help with what you owe: Payment plans are available for current tuition.

How to apply or come back: The application is free. If it's been more than two years since you last attended Alpena Community College, submit the returning student application.

Delta College

Online programs are available.

Money that may help you finish: Learners interested in returning to the workforce should explore funding through their local Michigan Works and Michigan Rehabilitation Services agencies, which may offer financial support for education and training.

Help with what you owe: Payment plans are available for current tuition.

How to apply or come back: The application is free. Applying is the fastest path to connecting with an advisor — advisors won't schedule a meeting until you've applied. If you've attended another school since leaving Delta, include your transcripts with your application.

Grand Rapids Community College

Online programs are available.

Money that may help you finish: Michigan Reconnect — a state-funded scholarship for learners aged 25 and older returning to earn a college credential. PLA fees are waived — if you have skills or experience that may translate to academic credit, it's worth asking about.

Help with what you owe: Payment plans are available for current tuition. If your outstanding balance is $375 or less, you may be eligible to register — though you'll need to pay in full before graduating.

How to apply or come back: The application is free and takes about five minutes. If you last attended GRCC more than two years ago, submit the free readmission application. Once you're in the system, you'll be connected with an advisor to review your credits and map your path forward.

Henry Ford College

Online courses are available, though no fully online programs are offered at this time. Many math classes are hybrid.

Money that may help you finish: Michigan Reconnect Scholarship — a state-funded program for learners aged 25 and older returning to earn a college credential.

Help with what you owe: Payment plans are available for current tuition. The Hawk Pathways Debt Forgiveness Program is available for learners who have been away for at least two years and have an outstanding balance of $200 or more.

How to apply or come back: The application is free. Submit the Request for Re-Enrollment form — this is required before you can register for classes. It's a good idea to meet with an advisor first, and this form is recommended before scheduling that meeting. Free tutoring is also available 24/7 at hfcc.edu/learnlab/tutor.

Jackson College

Online programs are available.

Help with what you owe: Payment plans are available for current tuition.

How to apply or come back: The application is free. If it's been more than two years since you attended Jackson College, submit the free application for readmission. Applying first is the fastest path to connecting with an advisor for your program. Free peer-to-peer tutoring is available through the Center for Student Success.

Kellogg Community College

Help with what you owe: Payment plans are available for current tuition.

How to apply or come back: The application is free. If it's been one year or more since you last attended KCC, submit the free application. Contact the advisors listed above if you'd like to review your credits before applying.

Lansing Community College

Online programs are available. LCC also hosts periodic one-stop re-enrollment events that bring together advising, registrar, and financial aid support in one place.

Money that may help you finish: The Child Care Grant helps eligible parent(s) or legal guardian(s) with the cost of licensed child care while attending LCC. Visit lcc.edu/services/arc/grants/child-grant.html for eligibility details.

Help with what you owe: Payment plans are available for current tuition. Learners with past-due balances may be able to make repayment arrangements with the Student Finance Office — though you may need to pay in full before registering.

How to apply or come back: Returning learners do not need to reapply. Reactivate your myLCC portal by contacting the Help Desk at (517) 483-5221 or lcc1@lcc.edu, then connect with an advisor to review your degree progress and plan your path forward. Note: the $20 application fee applies only to selective admission programs like nursing and health careers.

Mid Michigan College

Online and hybrid programs are available.

Money that may help you finish: Michigan Reconnect — available through the Mid Michigan College Admissions Office at (989) 386-6661 for learners aged 25 and older. Credits from joint services transcripts and industry credentials are accepted at no cost — visit midmich.edu/services/registration/cfpl for details.

Help with what you owe: Payment plans are available for current tuition.

How to apply or come back: The application is free. If you've been away for one year or more, submit the free application for readmission. If you've been away for two or more years, contact Admissions as your first step, then schedule a visit with a mentor for a customized plan and guidance.

Mott Community College

Online degrees and certificates are available.

Money that may help you finish: Michigan Reconnect Scholarship — for learners aged 25 and older returning to earn a college credential.

Help with what you owe: Payment plans are available. A down payment of either 25% or 33% of your total bill is required to enroll in a payment plan each term. The Financial Fresh Start program is available for learners with outstanding balances within the last seven years that are preventing registration. Free tutoring is available through peer tutoring, faculty-led sessions, and Tutor.com — visit mcc.edu/tutoring for details.

How to apply or come back: The application is free. If it's been three or more years since you last attended MCC, submit the free returning student application.

Oakland Community College

Online degrees are available.

Help with what you owe: Payment plans are available for current tuition.

How to apply or come back: The application is free. If it's been more than three years since you were active at OCC, sign in to your existing application account and create a new, free application. Contact the Counseling Office at (248) 341-2270 if you'd like to review your credits before applying.

St. Clair County Community College

Some programs can be completed fully online — look for the online designation next to program names on SC4's Programs page.

Help with what you owe: Payment plans are available for current tuition.

How to apply or come back: The application is free. If it's been more than two years since you attended SC4, submit the free application for readmission. After applying, connect with a Navigator to review your credits and plan your next steps. Contact SC4 Advising if you'd like to review your credits before applying.

What to do next

If you're close to finishing, a good first move is finding out what still counts, what returning may cost, and which path fits your life now.

• Connect with the contact listed for your school
• Ask whether Michigan Reconnect may help if you're 25 or older — it may significantly lower your costs
• Check whether a debt forgiveness program or payment plan may help if you have an outstanding balance
• Look into online or hybrid options that fit your schedule
• Apply first — at most schools, applying is what unlocks advising and gets your credits reviewed

You've already done important work toward your degree. Returning is about building from that progress with the right support behind you.