Your Community College Guarantee

Recent in-district high school grad? Come to WCC tuition-free

High school graduates from the 2023 and 2024 classes may be eligible to attend WCC tuition-free as part of the Community College Guarantee. Earn your degree debt-free!

You're eligible if you:

  • Have been a Michigan resident since July 1 of the previous calendar year.
  • Graduated from a Michigan high school in 2023 or 2024.
  • Are an in-district student.
    • If you're not in-district, you'll still receive scholarship dollars and will only pay the difference between in-district and out-of-district costs.
  • Enroll in college full-time within 15 months of your high school graduation.

Why WCC?

Whether you want to save money before transferring to a four-year college, or you want to earn a degree or certificate to land a higher paying job, WCC is going to help you get there. What makes WCC the best option?:

  • It's easy to transfer from WCC to 4-year colleges in or out of state.
    • We're proud to be the leading transfer institution to the University of Michigan!
  • With 130+ programs, nearly half offered online, we have something for everyone.
  • Each student has a personalized success team ready to help you tackle challenges inside and outside of the classroom.
  • More than 30 clubs, organizations, sports and e-sports

Get started today

  1. File the Free Application for Student Aid (FAFSA)
    1. WCC’s College Code: 002328 for the FAFSA app.
  2. Create a Michigan Student Aid Portal account three to five business days after filing your FAFSA.
  3. Apply today at WCC

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