2010 House Bill 6453

Revise state college scholarships

Introduced in the House

Sept. 16, 2010

Introduced by Rep. Dian Slavens (D-21)

To convert the “Michigan Promise” college scholarship program into a $4,000 refundable income tax credit program (meaning that a beneficiary gets a check for the amount the credit exceeds his or her income tax liability). The credits would be granted after getting a two year associates degree, completing an approved two year vocational program or after getting a four year bachelors degree, within 10 years of completing high school.

Referred to the Committee on Education