The AdviseMI program has a vast, ever-growing network of alumni members dating back to the program's inception in 2015. Our alumni have gone on to do great things – and many of them have chosen to stay within the field of college access. After their service with AdviseMI, alumni have pursued graduate school, worked in higher education, continued working in K-12 schools, and entered the private sector, among many other opportunities and pathways. Our alumni network continues to be a resource for each other and current advisers.
Quotes from AdviseMI Alums
"AdviseMI provided an opportunity to be a professional right after college. My year of service mindset quickly transitioned to a lifetime of service due to AdviseMI and the people I was around."
"My AmeriCorps service with MCAN allowed me to grow both personally and professionally. I was able to refine my advocacy, leadership, and time management skills, which has helped me throughout my current grad school program!"
"I had no idea what I wanted to do after graduating from college. Serving with AdviseMI gave me a purpose and showed me that I could work with students in ways outside of simply being a classroom teacher."
Benefits to AdviseMI Alums
AdviseMI has partnered with select graduate programs across the state, offering AdviseMI alums exclusive benefits to continue their education in relevant fields.
Saginaw Valley State University: 15% tuition discount and waiving of mandatory fees
Western Michigan University: Guaranteed admission and scholarship of up to $500 for the Higher Education and Student Affairs Program
Baker College: Scholarship of up to $6,000/year for graduate studies
Central Michigan University: MCAN employees, local college access networks, MCAN AmeriCorps program members, along with spouses and dependents all qualify for a 15% tuition reduction on diverse programs available through CMU Online.
Grand Valley State University: Coming soon!
Also, check out these Michigan institutions of higher ed that are part of Schools of National Service, offering benefits to the country’s AmeriCorps network and alumni.
For AdviseMI alums who are interested in working at MCAN, please review this Educational Policy Memo which details financial support offered to MCAN staff to continue their education or reduce their student loan debt, and how AmeriCorps service factors in.
Alumni Spotlights
More to come! Are you an alum interested in sharing your story of how service helped you on your personal and professional path? Contact Hunter at hunter@micollegeaccess.org.
Alums – Stay in Touch and Stay Involved!
- Fill out the alumni survey to let us know what you’re up to
- Mentor and support currently serving coaches
- Sit on an alumni panel to share your best advice
- Help recruit the next cohort of college advisers
- Feature your story in an alumni spotlight or blog post
- Take advantage of training and professional development through MCAN
- Join the MCAN conference at a special discounted rate
- Attend an alumni networking event
- Make sure you are receiving the alumni newsletter (see newsletter archives here)
To sign up for any of these, reach out to Hunter at hunter@micollegeaccess.org.
AmeriCorps Alums
As an alum of AdviseMI, you are part of the AmeriCorps alums network. This is a distinguished network of 1.3 million people who are leading communities through difficult challenges across the nation. Your experience sets you apart as a leader and puts you in a unique position to inspire others to serve and make lasting change for others—including your friends, family, and neighbors. Stay connected to this national network through the following channels:
This page is for alumni who have completed service as a college adviser in MCAN's AdviseMI program.