Workforce and Continuing Education (WCE) Tuition Assistance
Paying for school can be difficult and because WCE programs are short-term, they don’t qualify for traditional financial aid programs. However, there are other funding options available for eligible students.Michigan Achievement Skills Scholarship
- Designed for recent high school or GED graduates who are pursuing short-term career training.
- Eligible students may get financial assistance via the local MiWorks. The link provided is for Macomb-St. Clair, however, other workforce boards also provide educational scholarships through the Workforce Investment and Opportunities Act, as well as other specially funded resources.
NDIA Michigan Chapter STEM Scholarship
The NDIA Michigan Chapter is offering scholarships to high school seniors pursuing certificates or degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) at Michigan-based colleges and universities for the 2025-2026 academic year.
- Award Amounts: $1,500 for community college students and $3,000 for university students.
- Eligibility: U.S. citizens, Michigan residents or active-duty military/dependents stationed in Michigan, and current high school seniors planning to enroll in a Michigan college or university in Fall 2025.
1. Submit the scholarship application.
2. Provide high school GPA transcripts.
3. Submit three short essays about your interest in STEM.
4. Include a recommendation letter from a personal reference.
Key Dates: Applications accepted April 1 – May 30, 2025. Awardees will be notified in June 2025.
Scholarships are competitive, and funds will be sent directly to the college or university before the Fall 2025 semester.
Visit the NDIA Michigan Chapter website for full details.
- A limited amount of financial support is available for adults returning to school through Macomb Community College’s Student Options for Success (SOS) program offered through Student Services.
- For more information, please email sos@macomb.edu.
Diane J. and Frank Thomas Reed Jr. Endowed General Scholarship
- A limited amount of financial support is available for incoming high school graduates or equivalent, or transfer students who qualify for this scholarship.
- Eligible Oakland County residents (or those who work in Oakland County) can take advantage of financial support while in training for short-term certificates or degrees at Macomb Community College.