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Community College Guarantee

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Eligible high school »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ who graduated as part of the Class of 2023 or later can pursue an associate degree or skill certificate at their local community college tuition-free.Ìý

The Community College Guarantee covers:Ìý

• The total cost of in-district tuition and mandatory fees
• An additional $1,000 Michigan Achievement Bonus award for Pell-eligible »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ to use toward additional college costsÌý

All eligible »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ have to do to qualify is fill out the latest .

Questions? Contact MCC’s Student Services Department at »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵervices@montcalm.edu or 989-328-1277.Ìý

Eligibility Criteria

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To be eligible for free in-district tuition via the Community College Guarantee, »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ must:
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• Be a Michigan resident since July 1 of the previous calendar year*Ìý
• Have graduated from a Michigan high school with a diploma or high school equivalency certificate in 2023 or afterÌý
• Enroll in college as a full-time student within 15 months of high school graduationÌý
  • Class of 2023 spring graduates must enroll by the Fall 2024 semesterÌý
  • Class of 2024 spring graduates must enroll by the Fall 2025 semesterÌý

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*Note: If the applicant is considered a dependent for federal student aid, the applicant’s parent/guardian must have been a Michigan resident since July 1 of the previous calendar year. Ìý

In-District vs. Out-of-District Tuition

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What does in-district mean? In-district »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ are those who reside within the Montcalm Area Intermediate School District (MAISD) and pay property taxes to support Montcalm Community College.ÌýÌý

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Please note: Students enrolling at and attending their local, in-district community college will be able to pursue their degree tuition-free, meaning they won’t have to pay for tuition, contact hours or mandatory fees out of pocket. Students who enroll in a community college outside of their district will need to pay the difference after the in-district tuition cost is subtracted.Ìý

View MCC’s in-district and out-of-district tuition rates at montcalm.edu/tuition.