Michigan fills free college gap, lowers eligibility to 21 — for now

Officials are aiming to reach 8,000 residents with the Michigan Reconnect expansion and provide free tuition to young people whose high school education was impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.

By: Kim Kozlowski

Outlets: Bridge Michigan

Published: July 31, 2026

Words: 1,011

Last Updated: 3 days, 3 hours ago

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Michigan’s largest free tuition program for adults to attend community college is expanding to 21- to 24-year-old residents
Officials say it closes a gap that existed in the state’s college financial aid offerings
Applications are expected to be online in mid-August

Aerik Enfinger recently turned 21 and got an unexpected gift.

He learned the state lowered the age of eligibility for its largest free tuition program for adults, Michigan Reconnect, and he …

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