WCC freezes in-district tuition; lowers online rates for next academic year
Fran LeFort - May 19, 2026
Tuition for in-district county residents attending Washtenaw Community College (WCC) will remain the lowest in the state next academic year, as the college freezes rates and reduces online tuition.
View Post : WCC freezes in-district tuition; lowers online rates for next academic yeartags: Tuition, On The Record, Affordability, Accessibility, June 2026, Board of Trustees
60 Stories: First-generation college graduate now advocates for WCC
WCC Communications - January 20, 2026
When it comes to spreading the message about the many benefits of starting your higher ed journey at a community college, it’s safe to call alumnus Nick Avram one of WCC’s biggest advocates.
View Post : 60 Stories: First-generation college graduate now advocates for WCCtags: 60 Stories, Affordability, Transfer, Alumni Profile
New state grant helps WCC students save on textbooks
Kayla Gahagan - November 13, 2025
Washtenaw Community College (WCC) has been awarded a new state grant to expand a program that has already saved students more than $16 million in textbook costs since 2017.
View Post : New state grant helps WCC students save on textbookstags: Affordability, MiLEAP, Z-Degree, Library, OER, Z-Certificate, Open Educational Resources, Accessibility
The power of affordable education
Fran LeFort - June 28, 2025
With in-district tuition at just $99 per credit hour, WCC is one of Michigan’s most affordable higher education options.
View Post : The power of affordable educationtags: Tuition, Radiography, Scholarships, financial aid, Affordability
Tuition for in-district students at WCC will remain frozen for next academic year
Fran LeFort - April 25, 2024
Tuition for in-district Washtenaw Community College students will remain unchanged for the next academic year, with modest increases for students in other categories.
View Post : Tuition for in-district students at WCC will remain frozen for next academic yeartags: Affordability, Tuition, Board of Trustees, Accessibility, 2024-2025 Academic Year
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.
View Post : Michigan Reconnect Scholarship lowers minimum age requirement from 25 to 21 for a limited time
Students save $10 million in textbook costs with OER program
Kayla Gahagan - March 02, 2023
Washtenaw Community College’s (WCC) program to help students earn degrees, certificates and general education credits with little or no textbook costs has recently surpassed the $10 million savings mark.
View Post : Students save $10 million in textbook costs with OER programtags: On The Record, OER, March 2023, Affordability, Z-Degree, Open Education Resources
Students save $10 million in textbook costs with OER program
Kayla Gahagan - March 02, 2023
Washtenaw Community College’s (WCC) program to help students earn degrees, certificates and general education credits with little or no textbook costs has recently surpassed the $10 million savings mark.
View Post : Students save $10 million in textbook costs with OER programtags: Affordability, OER, Z-Degree
Michigan Achievement Scholarship will save graduating seniors thousands
WCC Public Relations - November 02, 2022
The new Michigan Achievement Scholarship will save community college students up to $8,250 over three years.
View Post : Michigan Achievement Scholarship will save graduating seniors thousandstags: Scholarship, December 2022, On The Record, Affordability
WCC offers first 'Z-Degree,' associate degree program with zero textbook costs
Rich Rezler - July 29, 2022
Continuing its commitment to keep higher education affordable, WCC has made it possible for a student to earn an associate degree without ever purchasing a textbook.
View Post : WCC offers first 'Z-Degree,' associate degree program with zero textbook coststags: Open Education Resources, Affordability, September 2022, On The Record, Z-Degree