Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer highlighted the new school aid budget, which delivers on the Michigan Guarantee so every high school graduate can earn an associate’s degree or skills certificate from an in-district community college tuition-free. Read more at michigan.gov/whitmer/news/p….

Our recent budget delivers on the Michigan Guarantee, allowing every high school graduate to earn an associate degree tuition-free. It’s not just about equipping students for the future. It’s about helping them be their best selves right here in Michigan.

Great news for Michiganders! Visit Michigan.gov/MiLEAP for more details.

“With the investments in this budget, MiLEAP will work with partners and communities across the state to make the Michigan Guarantee a reality for Michigan families.” - Dr. Beverly Walker-Griffea, Director of the MiLEAP Full Release: bit.ly/3LIUr6t

Breaking: Beginning August 1, ED will begin emailing all federal student loan borrowers to provide updates on potential student debt relief; borrowers have until August 30 to opt out if they do not want this relief. ed.gov/news/press-rel…

Attention Michigan high school graduates from Class of 2023 or 2024! Learn how you can go to community college tuition free with the Michigan Achievement Scholarship. Visit mi.gov/achievement and select the Community College path.

We have an incredible panel lined up for our Champions for Kids event: Dr. Beverly Walker-Griffea, MiLEAP Portia Roberson, Focus: HOPE Alicia Guevara Warren, Early Childhood Investment Corporation Leslie Boissiere, Annie E. Casey Foundation Shelley Irwin, WGVU Public Radio Reserve your spot ASAP at bit.ly/ChampionsForKi…

The U.S. Department of Education announced that the 2025-2026 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will be available to all students by December 1, 2024.

I’m proud of families like Manny’s – his wife is strong and dedicated, going back to college and earning a degree through Michigan Reconnect. This program gives people like her the chance to never stop learning, no matter their age – find out more at michigan.gov/reconnect 🎓

ANNOUNCEMENT: 100 students won free pizza for a year in its first-ever “Reach for the Pie” pizza giveaway contest to boost completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and raise awareness about state financial aid opportunities. ➡️ bit.ly/3YML7q0

Today, the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP) and MCAN are announcing recipients of $10,000 Reconnect Expansion Outreach Campaign grants. Read the full release. ➡️ bit.ly/3WMlsuH

Recent high school graduates, the Michigan Achievement Scholarship can help you pay for college or career training and includes the Community College Guarantee. youtu.be/Jxq-U67UJms?si…

Free Pre-K for All helps every four-year-old get set up for success while saving their families thousands of dollars a year. Let’s keep standing tall for every kid in Michigan and give them the best start possible.

Do you want to earn your degree while saving 💰? The Michigan Achievement Scholarship and our new community college guarantee are putting higher education within reach for more Michiganders. Visit michigan.gov/achievement to learn how you can achieve your academic goals.

MiLEAP Director Dr. Beverly Walker-Griffea talked about the recent budget investments in PreK for All and the Community College Guarantee during Michigan League for Public Policy’s #Champs4Kids event yesterday. These investments will help people from across the state on their path to prosperity.

ANNOUNCEMENT: A new deadline for adults ages 21 to 24 who have not yet earned a college degree to enroll in Michigan Reconnect, the tuition-free community college scholarship program, traditionally limited to those 25 and older. ➡️ bit.ly/4e20yyG #MiReconnect #Sixtyby30

The Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement and Potential (MiLEAP) joined Delta Air Lines at the Westin Detroit Metropolitan Airport recently to host a Michigan Reconnect Enrollment Day for employees. ➡️ bit.ly/3AASsi7 #MiReconnect #Sixtyby30

ICYMI: Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Dr. Beverly Walker-Griffea, director of the MiLEAP, reminded families that they can still enroll 4-year-olds in free, high-quality pre-K through their local school district. Full Release. ➡️ bit.ly/474v9JU #PreKforAll

State of Michigan (Michigan.gov) offices are closed today, September 2, 2024, in observance of Labor Day. State offices will resume normal business hours tomorrow, September 3, 2024. View the full State of Michigan holiday schedule at michigan.gov/som/government….

The Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP) has extended the deadline for adults 21-24 to enroll in Michigan Reconnect. Students now have until Dec. 31 to apply. For more info on Michigan Reconnect, visit michigan.gov/reconnect.