Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s proposed education budget plan focused mostly on the state’s struggling K-12 schools. But Michigan universities and community colleges would also get a big spending bump, assuming GOP lawmakers buy in.
As the economy continues to rebound in Michigan's Great Southwest, Lake Michigan College President Trevor Kubatzke says, "We can't afford to lose the opportunity to grow local talent." As a result, he says that the Board of Trustees at their meeting this week have paved the way for one year of free tuition for the 2021-2022 academic year for everyone. The plan, announced during Tuesday's Board of Trustees meeting, covers full tuition and fees up to 30 credit hours for students who enroll in the Fall 2021 and Spring 2022 semesters. The offer is open to new and returning, degree-seeking students who are Michigan residents and have a high school diploma or equivalent. Priority will be given to those who complete the application process by August 16th. LMC President Kubatzke says, "Many area families have had a tough year, but we don't want financial barriers to slow down anyone's educational journey. Our goal is to make it possible for every Michiga