WCC News Story Archive: Michigan Reconnect

Special tribute from state commends WCC's No. 1 rankings

Rich Rezler - March 02, 2026

WCC earned a state tribute for achieving the highest completion rate among Michigan’s community colleges and for producing the largest number of graduates through the Michigan Reconnect Scholarship.

tags: March 2026, Michigan Reconnect, Awards, On The Record

Winter 2025 classes begin January 13 at WCC

WCC Public Relations - November 20, 2024

The 2025 Winter Semester at Washtenaw Community College (WCC) begins January 13. New students may apply for admission. Registration remains open through the first day of classes.

tags: Reconnect, enrollment, Winter 2025, Registration, On The Record, Michigan Reconnect, December 2024

Michigan Reconnect a family affair for WCC students

WCC Public Relations - September 03, 2024

The Michigan Reconnect scholarship program has become a family affair for the Reeds. Ryan Reed enrolled at WCC with the help of the Reconnect scholarship after noticing many positions posted on Indeed required college degrees. “I thought I might be underqualified, and I might want to go to school. It’s more for job security,” he says.

tags: Student Success, Business Administration, Launch Fall 2024, Michigan Reconnect, Scholarship

Time is running out on free tuition for Michigan residents age 21-24

WCC Public Relations - March 01, 2024

tags: March 2024, On The Record, Michigan Reconnect, Scholarships

Reconnect, FAME changed student's life

WCC Public Relations - December 20, 2023

Andrew Denton is on a new path to a rewarding career in the advanced manufacturing industry, and the Michigan Reconnect Scholarship, coupled with some hard work, is to thank.

tags: 2023, Launch Winter 2023, Michigan Reconnect, Launch, Scholarship, Student Success

Yes, you can afford college!

WCC Public Relations - December 05, 2023

Fear of debt and the ability to afford college continue to be major concerns for students, their parents and adult learners seeking to expand their education to support their career goals. But at Washtenaw Community College financial aid awards are on the rise, allowing students to chase their dreams and avoid the college debt trap.

tags: Michigan Reconnect, Scholarships, Fall 2023, Michigan Achievement, Launch, Student Success

Michigan Reconnect Scholarship lowers minimum age requirement from 25 to 21 for a limited time

WCC Public Relations - October 03, 2023

The State of Michigan’s Reconnect program is expanding its reach to help more students pursue their dreams through a college education.

tags: Affordability, Michigan Reconnect, Scholarships

WCC's additional Fall semester start dates accommodate flexible student schedules

Fran LeFort - September 14, 2023

Session II of Washtenaw Community College’s (WCC) Fall semester begins September 20, with registration continuing until the start of classes.

tags: Michigan Reconnect, enrollment, Registration, Fall 2023

Fall semester at WCC kicks off August 28 with new academic programs, national recognitions

Fran LeFort - August 15, 2023

WCC is gearing up for the 2023-24 academic year starting Monday, August 28. Registration for classes remains open, and prospective new students may apply at any time.

tags: Michigan Reconnect, 2023-2024 School Year, enroll, Fall 2023, register

WCC kicks off 'Reconnect Week' July 17-18 for working adults to explore college opportunities, including new education and jobs initiative in Ypsilanti

WCC Public Relations - July 12, 2023

Ypsilanti residents invited to July 17 event highlighting the Reconnect Scholarship and Advance Ypsi; July 18 virtual event is for all who want to learn more about the state scholarship program

tags: Adult Learners, Michigan Reconnect, Advance Ypsi