Student Success Stories

Paige came to MCCC in 2021 as part of the State of Michigan’s Reconnect tuition assistance program, having overcome many personal difficulties after graduating from high school in 2014. 

Overcoming hurdles is in his blood, and pursuing a college degree at the age of 29 is only the latest of many he has faced head-on. He grew up in poverty in Texas, lost both parents, and had to join the workforce at 16 in full-time survival mode.

Last summer, just as Tiffiany had started taking classes at MCCC, tragedy struck. Her family, including her husband and young daughter, lost everything in a house fire. Making an already stressful time more challenging, her three-year old daughter was hospitalized more than once.

Dannielle is continuing her nursing studies thanks to a scholarship from The Foundation after a lengthy hiatus from college for financial reasons.

Elizabeth is making her dreams come true and building a better life for her and her daughter. 

Matthew V., pictured at the right, with his brother, Joseph, and parents, Julia and William, was able to complete his associate degree at MCCC in December 2020 and now continues his studies in cybersecurity at Eastern Michigan University. 

When asked what MCCC means to her, without hesitation Madison says, "Success. MCCC wants me to succeed in general and in the RT program.  I am just so thankful they care and want their students to succeed and will do anything they can to help all students."

Julie is healthcare hero working on the front lines as a paramedic in the emergency room while she studies to become a nurse.  Click here to hear her story.

When COVID-19 hit in 2020, the Completion Scholarship Jamie received in this semester was a lifeline for his goal of completing his degree. 

Amber juggles being a mother to a three-year old son, a full-time job and her studies as a licensed practical nursing (LPN) student.  Now, in addition to coping with the challenges of transitioning to online coursework, she has been laid off due to COVID-19.  Click here to learn how MCCC helped Amber stay on track.

Maria is a mother of two.  Her son is in college studying chemical engineering, and her daughter is a precocious five year old.  She is a corrections officer, but she was recently laid off due to COVID-19.  She returned to school to become a nurse to do what she loves - helping others.