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More students now eligible for free tuition, scholarships at Eastern Michigan University
Read full article: More students now eligible for free tuition, scholarships at Eastern Michigan UniversityEMU’s Eastern Tuition Advantage program, which has operated for a decade, covers full tuition when added to both federal and state financial aid.
Wayne State to offer free tuition to Michigan students whose families make under $70K a year
Read full article: Wayne State to offer free tuition to Michigan students whose families make under $70K a yearWayne State University will offer free tuition to Michigan students whose families make $70,000 a year or less.
Amazon employees to receive pre-paid tuition at Washtenaw Community College
Read full article: Amazon employees to receive pre-paid tuition at Washtenaw Community CollegeThe Ann Arbor community college announced on Wednesday that it was selected by the online retail giant to be an education partner for its Career Choice program.
University of Michigan: Go Blue Guarantee scholarship program now extended to all campuses
Read full article: University of Michigan: Go Blue Guarantee scholarship program now extended to all campusesThe University of Michigan Board of Regents approved the expansion of the Go Blue Guarantee promise to U-M Flint, Dearborn campuses.
Michigan State raises tuition for students from families earning $100K
Read full article: Michigan State raises tuition for students from families earning $100KMichigan State University will raise tuition by 2% this fall which university officials say will mostly impact students from families earning more than $100,000 each year.
Gov. Whitmer proposes $67 billion Michigan budget that prioritizes pandemic recovery
Read full article: Gov. Whitmer proposes $67 billion Michigan budget that prioritizes pandemic recoveryGretchen Whitmer submitted her third budget for the state of Michigan Thursday. Whitmer looks to draw down on the Michigan General Fund by $11.5 billion and the School Aid Fund by $14.7 billion. “This is a restrained budget,” Whitmer said. Whitmer wants $360 million to keep in place the $2 an hour wage increase for direct care workers and wants another $38 million to help nursing homes. $300 million has been planned for bridge repair and she wants to help Michigan cities with a $175 million budget stabilization for COVID response.
Michigan offers free community college tuition to residents 25 and older -- Here’s how to apply
Read full article: Michigan offers free community college tuition to residents 25 and older -- Here’s how to applyLANSING, Mich. (AP) – Michigan is accepting applications for tuition-free assistance for adults 25 and older to earn an associate’s degree or postsecondary certificate at their local community college or a private training school. “To succeed as a state, Michigan must be a state of successful people,” Gov. Free tuition is being offered at a resident‘s in-district community college where they can earn an associate degree or Pell-eligible skill certificate if they’re 25 years old and older. You can’t have completed a college degree yet, so you can’t already have an associate or bachelor’s degree. If you don’t have a high school diploma or equivalent, click here.
Washtenaw Community College announces fall semester plans -- more virtual classes, tuition freeze
Read full article: Washtenaw Community College announces fall semester plans -- more virtual classes, tuition freezeANN ARBOR, Mich. Washtenaw Community College has announced that its fall plans will include online classes, hybrid courses, a tuition freeze and changes centered around preventing the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). SafetyStudents, faculty and employees returning to campus will be required to complete an online safety training module. Bellanca stated that the community college has worked with two organizations in order to reopen safety. An updated fall schedule is available on the Washtenaw Community College website. Washtenaw Community College is at 4800 E Huron River Dr.
Michigan announces plan to offer free college to essential workers
Read full article: Michigan announces plan to offer free college to essential workersGretchen Whitmer has announced a new program to offer tuition-free pathways to college for essential workers. The "Futures for Frontliners” program aims to provide a tuition-free pathway to college or a technical certificate to essential workers who don’t have a college degree. Whitmer holds coronavirus news briefing“The Futures for Frontliners program is our way of saying ‘thank you’ to those who have risked their lives on the front lines of this crisis. This program will ensure tuition-free college opportunities and give these dedicated Michiganders an opportunity to earn a technical certificate, associate degree or even a bachelor’s degree,” Governor Whitmer said. “I want to assure all of our workers we will never forget those of you who stepped up and sacrificed their own health during this crisis.
Get a head start on your child’s future at today’s prices
Read full article: Get a head start on your child’s future at today’s pricesThe advertiser paid a fee to promote this sponsored article and may have influenced or authored the content. This article is sponsored by Michigan Education TrustHere’s a deal on education that you can’t miss! Hosts Tati Amare and Jason Carr spoke to Executive Director Robin Lott about the Michigan Education Trust which has a plan where you can invest in future tuition payments now, at today’s prices. Lott talked about how the Michigan Education Trust allows you to pay for college credit hours towards your child’s higher education. Anyone can contribute to your child’s education trust.