Michigan Corrections Officer Grant Program
Earn your credits at no cost!
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 Michigan community colleges. Students are responsible only for books, and scholarships and financial aid are available for those who qualify.
Why Choose ACC?
- The five required courses are offered in an accelerated format, allowing students to complete them all in one semester without having to take all of them at once!
- Each of our instructors in this program are former MDOC employees.
- Corrections officers who complete their academic requirements may apply for physical training credit for their corrections academy.
Eligibility
Corrections officers who meet the following criteria are eligible to submit an application for the MCCA Corrections Officer Grant Program:- 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.
2026 Fall Semester
Fall 1 8/31/2026-10/23/2026
CRJ 119 Intro to Homeland Security
CRJ 131 Intro to Corrections
CRJ 220 Juvenile Delinquency
CRJ 234 Multicultural Law Enforcement
CRJ 236 Corrections Client Growth Development
CRJ 237 Correctional Institutions/Facilities
CRJ 239 Criminology
Fall 2 10/19/2026-12/17/2026
CRJ 121 Intro to Criminal Justice
CRJ 131 Intro to Corrections
CRJ 211 Ethics in Criminal Justice
CRJ 235 Client Relations in Corrections
CRJ 238 Legal Issues in Corrections
Contact the Criminal Justice ProgramRobert Mills
Program Director
989.358.7208
millsr@alpenacc.edu