Michigan's Statewide Re-Enrollment Success Drives 14,000 Enrollments, $57 Million in Recaptured Tuition

Statewide partnership powered by ReUp Education expands education and workforce opportunity for more than 200,000 Michigan residents with some college but no degree.

Mar. 31, 2026 at 9:52am

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A new report from ReUp Education highlights the success of Michigan's statewide re-enrollment marketplace, a coordinated effort to reconnect adult learners who stopped out of college with accessible pathways back to and through higher education. The initiative has driven more than 13,900 re-enrollments and over 1,700 graduates, while generating an estimated $57 million in recaptured tuition revenue for participating institutions.

Why it matters

With over 1.2 million Michigan adults having some college credit but no credential, this initiative reflects the state's commitment to developing postsecondary programs and resources that engage adults in higher education, with a focus on reaching the state's Sixty by 30 attainment goal.

The details

The statewide re-enrollment marketplace, powered by ReUp Education, brings together public institutions across Michigan to serve this key population of learners. Over the past eight years, ReUp has expanded its work in Michigan from partnerships with individual institutions to a statewide partnership with the Michigan Association of State Universities (MASU) and the Re-enroll with Reconnect program funded by the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP).

  • The initiative has driven more than 13,900 re-enrollments and over 1,700 graduates as of 2026.
  • The statewide re-enrollment marketplace has been in place for the past eight years.

The players

ReUp Education

The national leader in re-engaging and supporting adult learners who have stopped out of college.

Michigan Association of State Universities (MASU)

The statewide partnership that has worked with ReUp Education on this initiative.

Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP)

The state agency that has funded the Re-enroll with Reconnect program in partnership with ReUp Education.

Dr. Beverly Walker-Griffea

The Director of MiLEAP.

Terah Crews

The CEO of ReUp Education.

Dan Hurley

The CEO of the Michigan Association of State Universities.

Brandy Johnson

The President of the Michigan Community College Association.

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What they’re saying

“Michigan's progress in building a talented workforce reflects a coordinated, statewide effort that reconnects adult learners to the degrees they started and the opportunities that follow.”

— Dr. Beverly Walker-Griffea, Director of MiLEAP

“Michigan's stopped-out learners are college-ready, already have some course credit, and can get credentialed to fill workforce gaps faster than any other group.”

— Terah Crews, CEO of ReUp Education

“Michigan's economic strength and long-term competitiveness hinge on our ability to help more adults complete the degrees they've already started.”

— Dan Hurley, CEO of the Michigan Association of State Universities

“The success of MiLEAP's Re-enroll with Reconnect program highlights the role that Michigan's public colleges and universities play in credential attainment and workforce competitiveness.”

— Brandy Johnson, President of the Michigan Community College Association

What’s next

The statewide re-enrollment marketplace will continue to expand its reach and impact, with the goal of reconnecting more of Michigan's 1.2 million adults with some college credit but no degree to accessible pathways back to higher education.

The takeaway

Michigan's coordinated, multi-partner effort to re-engage adult learners demonstrates the power of aligning institutions around a shared commitment to expanding educational and economic opportunities for communities. By removing barriers and providing personalized guidance at scale, the state is strengthening its universities, workforce, and long-term competitiveness.