Michigan Corrections Officer Grant Program
The Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC) requires that corrections officers earn 15 college credits within 24 months of employment. The Michigan Corrections Officer Grant Program established a fund to be administered by the Michigan Community College Association (MCCA) to support tuition and fees for corrections officers enrolled at a Michigan community college.
The Future of the Michigan Corrections Officer Grant Program
Currently, the Michigan Department of Corrections Grant program is set to conclude on September 30, 2025, unless an extension of the program from the state is approved. MCCA has submitted a formal request for an extension through September 2026. Corrections officers can currently enroll in courses in Summer 2025 and Fall 2025 semesters. All college invoices must be submitted to the MCCA no later than September 26, 2025, to be reimbursed under the current program. We will continue to accept applications through winter of 2026, but this is subject to confirmation of the program’s continuation.
Next Steps for Corrections Officers
See eligibility and application information below. Please note: The Michigan Department of Corrections continues to require all corrections officers to complete 15 college credits within 24 months of employment, even if the grant program concludes.
Next Steps for Community Colleges
MCCA expects to be notified in October 2025 if we are allowed to pay for tuition and fees for Winter/Spring 2026 and Summer 2026 semesters.
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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