What is the Community College Guarantee?
The Community College Guarantee (CCG) is a State of Michigan scholarship that covers 100% of in-district tuition and mandatory fees for recent high school graduates when enrolled full-time (12+ credits per semester). Students can complete a certificate or an associate degree to start a career, or earn college credits to transfer to a four-year college or university.
Pell-eligible students also qualify for up to $1,000 per year for other costs, including a refund for living expenses.
All recent high school graduates are eligible, regardless of family income.
The Community College Guarantee Payment Postponement Request form is for students who have had a completed 2025-26 FAFSA sent to Schoolcraft, and want to register for Fall 2025 classes, but have a future High School graduation date scheduled prior to August 25, 2025.
Requirements:
- Submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
- Graduate from a Michigan High School – earn a diploma, certificate of completion, or an equivalency certificate
- Michigan resident since July 1 of the previous calendar year and you must remain a Michigan resident to remain eligible for this program. If you are a dependent on the FAFSA – this applies to your parent(s) as well.
- U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or approved refugee
- Enroll as a full-time student (12+ credit hours) within 15 months of high school graduation
| If you graduated in: | You must begin college enrollment by: |
|---|---|
| September – December 2023 | Winter 2025 |
| January – March 2024 | Spring/Summer 2025 |
| April – August 2024 | Fall 2025 |
| September – December 2024 | Winter 2026 |
| January – March 2025 | Spring/Summer 2026 |
| April – August 2025 | Fall 2026 |
Steps to Apply:
- Apply for Admission to Schoolcraft College
You will be assigned an SCmail email account. Be sure to check it frequently for important communications and to submit any requested documents. - Submit your applicable year(s) Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Be sure Schoolcraft is listed as your first school. Our school code is 002315 – you can login to make a correction to your FAFSA if we are not listed first.
2024-2025 FAFSA covers Fall 2024, Winter 2025, Spring/Summer 2025
2025-2026 FAFSA covers Fall 2025, Winter 2026, Spring/Summer 2026 - Request to have your final high school transcripts sent to Schoolcraft College through parchment.com or if you have completed your GED, request to have your official transcript sent to Schoolcraft College through GED.com
Please call the Schoolcraft Admissions and Welcome Center at 734 462-4683 if you have questions regarding transcripts.
Questions?
Contact the Schoolcraft Financial Aid Office.
Visit michigan.gov/achievement to get more information, view FAQs, and sign up to receive updates.