Returning Students

Applying to Bay College as a returning student can be an exciting and rewarding opportunity, whether you're returning to complete a degree, change careers, or pursue new interests.

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Michigan Reconnect

Michigan Reconnect is a scholarship program that pays for you to attend your local community college, tuition-free for in county and reduced tuition for out of county residents. You can use the scholarship to complete an associate degree or a certificate program. To be eligible, you must:

• Be at least 25 years old to apply
• Currently live in Michigan for a year or more
• Have a high school diploma or GED
• Have not yet completed a college degree (associate or bachelor’s)

Michigan Reconnect Application

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Now is the Time to Attain a Degree

Invest in you. An education beyond high school opens the door to many new personal and career opportunities, including higher wages. Michigan Reconnect can help you get there—may be even tuition-free. 

• $8,500 more per year in earnings with a two-year degree
• 75%of Michigan jobs will require education beyond high school

Reconnect pays the full cost of tuition, mandatory fees (fees charged to all students per semester or per hour), and contact hours (extra charges for certain courses and programs), or the tuition difference from Delta County in-district tuition and fees for out of district applicants, not covered by Pell or other grant programs.

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High Demand Careers to Pursue

Bay College will help you explore a career pathway, connecting courses, skills and credentials, that work for you! Connect to a fast track career today - complete a welding certificate in 9 months, become a Practical Nurse in less than one year, start as a high demand water or cybersecurity tech in 9 months - the options are limitless.

• Applied Technology Careers
• Arts & Communication Careers
• Business Careers
• Computer & Information Technology Careers
• Criminal Justice 
• Healthcare
• Social Sciences & Education
• Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM)

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Holistic Support You Need to Succeed

Bay College provides a supportive learning environment which encourages academic and personal success of all students. Here are just a few support services.

• Free Tutoring
• Scholarships
• Personalized advising and counseling
• YMCA Membership

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Flexible Learning Options

Bay College provides the flexibility to meet your educational needs on campus, online and in hybrid formats. Learn more to earn more!