You've already put meaningful time and effort into your education. If you're thinking about returning, Michigan colleges and universities 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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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
Eastern Michigan University Contact Admissions — submit the free re-enrollment form to get started.
Ferris State University Charlotte M. Tetsworth, Associate Director of Admissions Processes (231) 591-3932 | CharlotteTetsworth@ferris.edu
Grand Rapids Community College Contact Admissions — apply first and an advisor will connect with you after you're in the system.
Grand Valley State University Jacquelyn Abeyta, Assistant Director for Student Engagement, Adult & Continuing Studies abeytaj@gvsu.edu
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.
Kalamazoo Valley Community College Student Development Services (269) 488-4040 | Development@KVCC.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
Lake Superior State University Amanda Stempky, Enrollment Services Representative astempky@lssu.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)
Saginaw Valley State University Contact Admissions to get started. (additional contact details pending)
St. Clair County Community College SC4 Advising (810) 989-5571 | advising@sc4.edu
Western Michigan University Jessica Parker, Director of Academic Advising (269) 387-4156 | Jessica.parker@wmich.edu
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.
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.
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.
Online programs are available.
Help with what you owe: Payment plans are available for current tuition. The Eagle Engage Corps combines debt forgiveness with community service opportunities through EMU programs, and is designed to re-engage students who have left due to financial challenges. Contact Admissions at (734) 487-6570 or Engage@EMU.edu for details.
How to apply or come back: The application is free. If you're returning to an undergraduate program and have been away for two or more years, submit the free re-enrollment form.
Online programs are available. The application fee is free for degree programs. Certificate programs have a $40 fee.
Help with what you owe: Payment plans are available for current tuition.
How to apply or come back: Submit the free application for readmission. Contact Charlotte Tetsworth to review your credits before applying. If you have prior learning or military experience that may count toward your degree, contact Janelle Hemingway at JanelleHemingway@ferris.edu — PLA fees are waived.
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.
Online programs are available. The Integrative Studies degree is available as an accelerated online option.
Help with what you owe: Payment plans are available for current tuition.
How to apply or come back: The application is free. Complete the free Re-entry Form and email it to the Registrar's Office at regdept@gvsu.edu. Contact Jacquelyn Abeyta or the Center for Adult and Continuing Studies if you'd like to review your credits before applying.
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.
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.
Online programs are available.
Money that may help you finish: Michigan Reconnect Scholarship — for learners aged 25 and older. The KVCC Adult Connect Program and the Cougar Completion Grant may also be available for returning learners — contact Student Development Services for details.
Help with what you owe: Payment plans are available for current tuition. KVCC has a debt forgiveness program for learners with outstanding balances — visit kvcc.edu/debtforgiveness for details.
How to apply or come back: The application is free. If you last attended KVCC more than two years ago, submit the free returning student application. Contact Student Development Services to get the conversation started.
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.
Online classes are available, though no programs are advertised as fully online.
Help with what you owe: Payment plans are available for current tuition.
How to apply or come back: The application is free. Submit the free returning student application. Contact Amanda Stempky if you'd like to review your credits before applying.
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. Note: the $20 application fee applies only to selective admission programs like nursing and health careers.
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.
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 first, then schedule a visit with a mentor for a customized plan.
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.
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.
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.
One fully online undergraduate program is available: RN to BSN. Approximately 20% of all SVSU classes are online. The General Studies program is flexible and may be completable online depending on your remaining requirements.
Money that may help you finish: An additional $500 scholarship may be available for first-time returners with 90 or more credits. The Kackmeister Memorial Scholarship is available for non-traditional students. Additional returning student scholarships may also be available — contact Admissions for current 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 from SVSU for more than two years, submit the online readmission form.
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.
Online programs are available across WMU's colleges — visit wmich.edu/academics/online for a full list. The B.S. or B.A. in University Studies is a degree completion program for learners looking for a flexible path to finishing.
Money that may help you finish: Institutional financial aid options are available — visit wmich.edu/finaid/aid-types/institutional-offers for details.
Help with what you owe: Payment plans are available for current tuition.
How to apply or come back: The application is free for degree programs. Certificate programs have a $40 fee. Submit the returning undergraduate application by August 15 for fall or January 1 for spring.
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.
You've already done important work toward your degree. Returning is about building from that progress with the right support behind you.