ALPENA Alpena Public Schools and Alpena Community College celebrated 10 years of successful collaboration through the schools’ early college program and s
Alpena News editorial
Few things are more important to success than education, meaning not just books and classrooms but labs and shops where students can learn skilled trades.
And Alpena Community College has decided to participate in a state program meant to bring older students back to that promise of opportunity.
The Michigan Reconnect program offers scholarships to those 25 and older with a high school diploma but no college degree. It’s a full-ride for ACC’s in-district students in Alpena County and parts of Presque Isle County, but students in Alcona, Montmorency, and most of Presque Isle counties are considered out-of-district students and would still have to pay tuition, though at a reduced rate.
ALPENA, Mich. – Michigan front line workers interested in going to college need to apply soon for a state–wide scholarship opportunity before the December 31st deadline.
The Futures for Frontliners Scholarship program offers free tuition to eligible Michigan workers. Governor Whitmer introduced the educational scholarship earlier this year as a way to reward Michigan frontline workers during the COVID–19 pandemic.
Alpena Community College staff said this is a great opportunity for Michigan workers looking for a change.
“It’s an opportunity for people who work in any essential jobs and there’s a list of them out there,” said ACC Director of Admissions Mike Kollien.
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News Photo by Crystal Nelson
Alpena Community College Director of Admissions Mike Kollien on Wednesday helps Alpena Early College students sign into the college before they take a national standardized test.
ALPENA Alpena Community College officials say it’s not too late for essential workers to sign up for the state’s Future for Frontliners scholarship program.
Those interested in applying have until Dec. 31 to do so.
Futures for Frontliners offers essential workers to apply for free college tuition if they have not earned a degree, have worked in an essential industry at least part-time for 11 of the 13 weeks between April 1 to June 30, among other requirements.