Michigan Welcome Program
Statewide Welcome Program Benefits
We’re so happy you’re here. As part of our new Welcome Program, you can enjoy the great perks of being a Michigander and select discounts from participating small businesses to help get you started making MI home. From Michigan’s leadership on childcare and housing, to co-working access and unique Michigan experiences, we can’t wait to welcome you home.
- Live
- Work & School
- Play
Live
Housing
- MI 10K Down Payment Assistance (DPA), to help MI homebuyers with down payments through interest free loans
- Home loans for first-time homebuyers with MI Home Loan through an experienced participating lender
Childcare
- PreK for All is open to all Michigan families for the 2025-26 school year at MIPreKforAll.org
Lifestyle
- Get a discount on your daily cup from Soldadera Coffee
- Complete your look with discounts from local retailers
- More coming soon!
Work & School
Workspace Discounts
- Bamboo Coworking Space
- Amour Women Work Community
- More coming soon!
Education
- Community College Guarantee for high school grads with little to no tuition cost through the Michigan Achievement Scholarship
- Tuition-free pathway to credentials for adults 25 and older via Michigan Reconnect
- PreK for All is open to all Michigan families for the 2025-26 school year at MIPreKforAll.org
Need to find a great role in Michigan? Visit our Michigan Career Portal.
Play
- Get a DNR recreation passport to access 100+ state parks and recreation areas*
- Access to curated events for Welcome Program participants
- Special offers at Michigan destinations, including Boyne Resorts for winter and summer outdoor activities like skiing, golfing and mountain biking as well as lodging
- More coming soon!
*Initial cohort limited to first 1,000 accepted participants
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Recent graduates and new Michiganders can apply to be part of the statewide Make MI Home program. Don’t forget to also consider participating in one of our local Make MI Home programs as you choose the community you’ll call home! →
Offers Just for You!**
The Make MI Home Statewide Welcome Program is filled with goodies and discounts from Michigan businesses and destinations—with more coming soon! Check out some of the first to join below (and visit again soon for updates!) **Limited number of discounts available, as determined by partner; details available upon application or inquiry
Communities interested in participating can learn more here.
Small businesses interested in joining the Make MI Home Statewide Welcome Program can apply here.