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Green Light Guarantee
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Contact Admissions
Admissions Office
David C. Briegel Building
Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
enrollment@swmich.edu
269-783-2135
Tuition Assistance for Michigan Students
The SMC guarantee is our commitment to making education accessible and affordable for Michigan residents pursuing an associate degree. SMC and the State of Michigan now provide tuition assistance—up to full tuition—for most Michigan residents! Learn how affordable your community college education can be:
Community College Guarantee for Recent High School Graduates
Students who graduate in 2023 or later are eligible for the Community College Guarantee. The guarantee covers up to the cost of in-district tuition and mandatory fees.
Michigan Reconnect for Adults 21+
Michigan Reconnect provides up to full tuition assistance for adults who are 21 and older and want to further their education.
Why SMC?
We're a small college with big opportunities where you can chart your own course. Complete your associate's degree and go on to study at a top university or earn your certificate and enter the workforce as soon as you graduate.
With two campuses, there's always something to do. We also offer some of the nicest residence halls in the state. It's the full college experience for a fraction of the cost.
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Programs in In-demand Fields
We can get you started in nearly any high-wage, high-demand career. You can even complete a four-year degree on our Dowagiac campus through our partnership with Ferris State University.
Two Convenient Locations
Southwestern Michigan College has campuses in Dowagiac and Niles, so you can take classes in a location close to you.*
*Programs offered vary by location.
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