Corrections Officer Grant Program
The Michigan Department of Corrections Grant Program has been renewed through September 30, 2026. This continuation ensures that corrections officers can continue to access tuition and fee assistance while working toward the requirement of completing 15 college credits within their first 24 months of employment.
Corrections officers may now enroll in Winter/Spring 2026 courses.
Next Steps for Corrections Officers
- Review eligibility and application information below.
- Stay in close contact with your community college to ensure your enrollment and paperwork are processed on time.
- Remember: The Michigan Department of Corrections requirement to complete 15 college credits within 24 months of employment remains in place.
Next Steps for Community Colleges
- Colleges may accept registrations for Winter/Spring 2026 courses under the renewed agreement.
- All tuition and fee invoices should be submitted through the standard MCCA process.
- Continue advising and supporting corrections officers as they work to complete their 15-credit requirement.
Eligibility
Corrections officers who meet the following criteria are eligible to submit an application:
- Employed by the Michigan Department of Corrections
- Have not earned 15 college credits and are eligible for the grant program with the approval of the Michigan Department of Corrections.
- Enroll at a community college in Michigan. Out-of-state community colleges, public universities, and independent colleges are not eligible institutions for this program.
Application
The application requests the following information. Please have this information ready before you begin the application.
- Basic contact information including name, address, phone number, and email address.
- Employee ID, and social security number.
- Employment and eligibility verification form signed by the facility human resources office -OR- the email address of the facility human resources office.
- The community college you plan to attend and in what semester you plan to enroll.
Once you register for classes, you will be required to submit additional information such as your billing statement from the college and your unofficial transcript once you complete the semester.
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