Gogebic Community College

Michigan Reconnect offers a tuition-Free opportunity!

Have you been thinking about changing direction in your life? There has never been a better time to start or return to college, and GCC is here to assist in your success.

Michigan Reconnect is a state financial aid program that provides eligible students with tuition-free access to pursue an associate degree or occupational certificate at their local community college.

Am I eligible?

To be eligible, you must:

Be a Michigan resident, with continuous residency for at least the preceding 12 months.
Be 25 years or older at the time of application.
Have not previously earned an associate or bachelor's degree.
Meet federal financial aid eligibility requirements, including:
- Be either a United States citizen or an eligible non-citizen, based on federal financial aid requirements.
- Have a high school diploma or GED.

WHAT ARE MY NEXT STEPS?

1. Michigan Reconnect Application

Your first step is to apply for the Michigan Reconnect scholarship. After applying, you will be notified regarding your eligibility.Apply Now for MI Reconnect

2. GCC Admission Application

While you wait to hear back about your Reconnect application, submit your GCC application for admission. Even if you are a returning student, we like to have updated information on file and the best way to submit your information is through our quick, simple, and free application.

Apply to GCC

3. Complete the FAFSA

FAFSA completion is a required step for the Michigan Reconnect scholarship. If you need assistance with this step, do not hesitate to connect with a helpful member of GCC's financial aid department at 906-307-1254. Complete the FAFSA

4. Get Started at GCC

There are a number of steps you need to complete before beginning classes at GCC, including transcript submission, testing, and registering for classes. Get Started

We are here for you!

MI Reconnect Events

Ironwood Campus Open House

July 19, 2023, 12-2pm CST

Houghton Copper Country Open House

July 20, 2023, 12-2pm EST

Keweenaw Brewing Company - Ready. Set. Reconnect!

July 25, 2023, 5-7pm EST

Cold Iron Brewery- Ready. Set. Reconnect!

July 27, 2023, 5-7pm CST

GCC Ironwood campus will be offering extended office hours and will be open until 6pm CST August 1-3, 2023.

The Copper Country Center in Houghton will be offering extended office hours and be open until 6pm EST on August 1, 2023.

MI Reconnect Testimonials

Thank you, MI Reconnect for the generous financial support. It helped me to focus on my study without worrying about tuition fees.

~ Baisakhi Sen, '23

Licensed Practical Nursing

Michigan Reconnect IS the reason I was able to go back to school and pursue my dreams. My appreciation is unmeasurable.

~ Shonda Davis, '23

Licensed Practical Nursing

My entire experience at GCC for the past two years has been nothing short of phenomenal, I was so scared to go back to college later in life, plus I was able to utilize the MI Reconnect program, which was so helpful. I cannot say enough good about GCC, this community is so lucky to have the college.

~ Kristie Peterson, '23

Associate of Applied Business - General Business

Contact Us

Admissions: Kim Zeckovich, 906-307-1207, kimz@gogebic.edu

Financial Aid: Shannon Anderson, 906-307-1254, shannona@gogebic.edu