As an alum of AdviseMI or College Completion Corps, you become part of the AmeriCorps alums network. This is a distinguished network of over 1.3 million people who are leading communities through difficult challenges across the nation. Your experience sets you apart as a leader and puts you in a unique position to inspire others to serve and make lasting change for others — including your friends, family, and neighbors.
Saginaw Valley State University: 15% tuition discount and waiving of mandatory fees
Western Michigan University: Guaranteed admission and scholarship of up to $500 for the Higher Education and Student Affairs Program
Baker College: Scholarship of up to $6,000/year for graduate studies
Central Michigan University: MCAN employees, local college access networks, MCAN AmeriCorps program members, along with spouses and dependents all qualify for a 15% tuition reduction on diverse programs available through CMU Online.
Check out these Michigan institutions of higher ed that are part of Schools of National Service, offering benefits to the country’s AmeriCorps network and alumni.
For AdviseMI alums who are interested in working at MCAN, please review this Educational Policy Memo which details financial support offered to MCAN staff to continue their education or reduce their student loan debt, and how AmeriCorps service factors in.
Central Michigan University: MCAN employees, local college access networks, MCAN AmeriCorps program members, along with spouses and dependents all qualify for a 15% tuition reduction on diverse programs available through CMU Online.
Check out these Michigan institutions of higher ed that are part of Schools of National Service, offering benefits to the country’s AmeriCorps network and alumni.
For College Completion Corps alums interested in working at MCAN, please review this Educational Policy Memo which details financial support offered to MCAN staff to continue their education or reduce their student loan debt, and how AmeriCorps service factors in.
Meet Our Alums
SERVED AT: Northwestern Michigan College
SERVICE YEAR(S): 2020-2022
Coming Full Circle: From Global to Local Impact. Learn about their journey here.
SERVED AT: Northwestern Michigan College
SERVICE YEAR(S): 2022-2023
Rooted in Service: From Navy Veteran to Public Service. Learn about his journey here.
SERVED AT: Maple Valley Jr./Sr. High School & Relevant Academy
SERVICE YEAR(S): 2019-2020, 2021-2022
Guidance with Purpose: How AdviseMI impacted her journey to become an Academic Navigator. Learn about her journey here.
SERVED AT: Vestaburg Community High School
SERVICE YEAR(S): 2016-2018
Financial Aid-ese: Alleviating College Barriers through Advocacy and Awareness. Learn about her journey to becoming a Financial Aid Officer here.
SERVED AT: Muskegon Community College
SERVICE YEAR(S): 2021-2023
Who Better than Me: A First Gen's Call to Serve. Learn about his journey here.
SERVED AT: Eastpointe High School
SERVICE YEAR(S): 2023-2024
From Service to Student Success: How AdviseMI Inspired Kaia's Pursuit of Higher Education Leadership. Learn about her journey here.