390.1715 Michigan reconnect grant; recipient eligibility requirements.Sec. 15. To establish initial eligibility for a Michigan reconnect grant, an individual must meet all of the following conditions by the date of his or her enrollment described in subdivision (d): (a) Be at least 25 years old. (b) Be a resident of this state for at least the immediately preceding year. (c) Have graduated from high school with a diploma or certificate of completion or achieved a high school equivalency certificate. As used in this subdivision, 'high school equivalency certificate' means that term as defined in section 4 of the school aid act of 1979, 1979 PA 94, MCL 388.1604. (d) Be admitted to, and enrolled in, a Pell-eligible program at an eligible institution leading to an associate degree or industry-recognized certificate or credential. (e) Not have previously earned an associate or baccalaureate degree. (f) Timely complete a Michigan reconnect grant application in a form and manner determined by the department. (g) Timely file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid for the enrollment period described in subdivision (d). gan reconnect grant application in a form and manner determined by the department. (g) Timely file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid for the enrollment period described in subdivision (d). (h) Timely apply for all available gift aid for the enrollment period described in subdivision (d). History: 2020, Act 68, Imd. Eff. Apr. 2, 2020 ;-- Am. 2022, Act 252, Eff. Mar. 29, 2023
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