Funding Amount

Tuition and fees covered

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Michigan Corrections Officer Grant Program

Funder: State of Michigan

Geographic Scope: Michigan Department of Corrections employees at participating Michigan community colleges

Award Purpose: Provides free tuition for corrections officers to complete required college credits for employment.

Funding Covers: Tuition and mandatory fees at participating community colleges

Program Requirements:

  • State law requires corrections officers to complete 15 college credits for employment

  • Glen Oaks participates in this state grant program
  • Eligibility Requirements - ALL must be met:

  • Employed by Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC)

  • Have not earned 15 college credits

  • Eligible for grant program with approval of MDOC

  • Receive approval from MDOC for the program

  • Enroll at a participating Michigan community college
  • Institution Participation:

  • Glen Oaks Community College participates

  • Offers both face-to-face and online class formats for flexibility
  • Contact Information:

  • For further information: mcca.org (click on programs tab)

  • Glen Oaks Community College

  • Phone: 269-467-9945

  • Address: 62249 Shimmel Road, Centreville, MI 49032

  • Dr. Adam Cloutier, VP of Academics
  • How to Apply

    Application Process

    1. Employment Requirement: Must be employed by Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC)
    2. MDOC Approval: Receive approval from MDOC to participate in the program
    3. Credit Status: Must not have already earned 15 college credits
    4. Enrollment: Enroll at a participating Michigan community college (including Glen Oaks Community College)
    5. Course Selection: Choose from face-to-face or online class formats

      For More Information

    • Visit: mcca.org (click on programs tab)
    • Contact Glen Oaks Community College
    • Phone: 269-467-9945
    • Speak with Dr. Adam Cloutier, VP of Academics

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    workforce-developmenteducation

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