WCC News: Affordability

Reconnect at WCC

Michigan Reconnect Scholarship lowers minimum age requirement from 25 to 21 for a limited time

WCC Public Relations - October 03, 2023

The State of Michigan’s Reconnect program is expanding its reach to help more students pursue their dreams through a college education.

View Post :   Michigan Reconnect Scholarship lowers minimum age requirement from 25 to 21 for a limited time

tags: Scholarships, Affordability, Michigan Reconnect

oer program saves big

Students save $10 million in textbook costs with OER program

Kayla Gahagan - March 02, 2023

Washtenaw Community College’s (WCC) program to help students earn degrees, certificates and general education credits with little or no textbook costs has recently surpassed the $10 million savings mark.

View Post :   Students save $10 million in textbook costs with OER program

tags: On The Record, Z-Degree, March 2023, OER, Open Education Resources, Affordability

oer savings

Students save $10 million in textbook costs with OER program

Kayla Gahagan - March 02, 2023

Washtenaw Community College’s (WCC) program to help students earn degrees, certificates and general education credits with little or no textbook costs has recently surpassed the $10 million savings mark.

View Post :   Students save $10 million in textbook costs with OER program

tags: Affordability, OER, Z-Degree

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Michigan Achievement Scholarship will save graduating seniors thousands

WCC Public Relations - November 02, 2022

The new Michigan Achievement Scholarship will save community college students up to $8,250 over three years.

View Post :   Michigan Achievement Scholarship will save graduating seniors thousands

tags: Affordability, Scholarship, On The Record, December 2022

Z-Degree

WCC offers first 'Z-Degree,' associate degree program with zero textbook costs

Rich Rezler - July 29, 2022

Continuing its commitment to keep higher education affordable, WCC has made it possible for a student to earn an associate degree without ever purchasing a textbook.

View Post :   WCC offers first 'Z-Degree,' associate degree program with zero textbook costs

tags: On The Record, Affordability, Open Education Resources, Z-Degree, September 2022

Mach-E at Motor Bella

WCC to show off Mustang Mach-E, highlight skills training at Careers of Today & Tomorrow

Fran LeFort - May 09, 2022

Washtenaw Community College (WCC) will show off its Ford Mustang Mach-E electric vehicle, its automotive cybersecurity workbenches and skills training pathways at Careers of Today & Tomorrow on Thursday, May 12, at the Southern Michigan Center for Science & Industry in Hudson.

View Post :   WCC to show off Mustang Mach-E, highlight skills training at Careers of Today & Tomorrow

tags: Advanced Transportation Center, ATC, Affordability, OER, Workforce Development, Workforce Training, Academic and Career Skills, Tuition

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Tuition to remain frozen for fifth straight year for WCC in-district students

Fran LeFort - April 27, 2022

Tuition for in-district students at Washtenaw Community College (WCC) will remain frozen for the fifth consecutive year, the college announced following Board of Trustees approval Tuesday.

View Post :   Tuition to remain frozen for fifth straight year for WCC in-district students

tags: Tuition, Affordability, On The Record, June 2022, Board of Trustees, enrollment

7 Reasons to Choose WCC

7 smart reasons to choose WCC

WCC Communications - April 19, 2022

Affordability. Transferability. Flexibility. And more.

View Post :   7 smart reasons to choose WCC

tags: Career, Affordability, Student Activities, Scholarships, Launch Summer 2022, Transfer

OER saves students millions

Free textbook program has saved WCC students nearly $9 million since 2017

Fran LeFort - March 07, 2022

Since Fall 2017 when Washtenaw Community College introduced its zero-cost textbook program, students have saved nearly $9 million thanks to 47 courses being taught with an open educational resource (OER).

View Post :   Free textbook program has saved WCC students nearly $9 million since 2017

tags: March 2022, Affordability, Launch Summer 2022, On The Record, OER, Open Education Resources

Students walking on WCC campus

WCC begins new school year with full-slate of on-campus classes starting August 30

Fran LeFort - August 23, 2021

Washtenaw Community College is gearing up for its return to campus, focusing on providing a high-quality education while maintaining a safe environment for students, faculty and staff.

View Post :   WCC begins new school year with full-slate of on-campus classes starting August 30

tags: Affordability, Transfer, Alpha Scholars

Dan Tyrrell at work

Medical researcher got debt-free start at WCC

WCC Communications - August 19, 2021

With WCC’s affordable tuition and an academic scholarship to boot, Dan Tyrrell started his educational journey without the burden of student debt. The money he saved went toward a Ph.D. program at Wake Forest University.

View Post :   Medical researcher got debt-free start at WCC

tags: Affordability, August 2021, Alumni Profile, Transfer, STEAM, On The Record, Student Success

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Applications being accepted for Futures for Frontliners program

Rich Rezler - September 12, 2020

The State of Michigan has opened applications for its Futures for Frontliners program that will cover tuition costs at Washtenaw Community College and other community colleges for those who served as essential workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

View Post :   Applications being accepted for Futures for Frontliners program

tags: ousearch_News_2020, Affordability, Scholarships, Futures For Frontliners

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