Your Comeback Starts Now
At Baker College, we believe in supporting our students on their path to success and in second chances. The Return to the Hive Program is designed to welcome back students who left before earning their degree by offering outstanding institutional debt forgiveness. By reducing financial barriers, we want to empower students to re-enroll, complete their education, and achieve their academic and career goals with renewed confidence. If you’re ready to return, we’re here to help you every step of the way.
Your journey isn’t over—it’s just a new beginning.
Student Debt Forgiveness That Opens Doors
Through institutional debt forgiveness, we’re removing financial barriers that may have been holding you back. This means:
- No more being limited by past balances
- A clear path to re-enrollment
- A supportive personalized plan to help you succeed and complete your degree
Admissions
Ready to Return? We’re Here to Help
If it’s been two or more years since you last attended Baker College you may qualify for the Return to the Hive Debt Forgiveness Program. To get started, simply reapply through our application process—no application fee required.
No Application Fee
As a returning student, your commitment to finishing what you started means everything to us. That’s why we’re waiving the application fee to help make your re-entry as smooth and stress-free as possible.
Personalized Support
Our dedicated team is here to walk with you through every step of the re-enrollment journey. Whether you need help with the application, building your Return to the Hive Student Success Plan, or navigating financial aid, we’ve got you covered.
📞 Have questions? Call us at (855) 487-7888 or contact the Office of Admission for personalized support. We’re here to welcome you back with open arms—and help you succeed.
Return to the Hive
Student Debt Forgiveness Program Eligibility
The Return to the Hive Program invites students back into the supportive community of Baker College. By forgiving institutional debt, students are able to return to achieving their academic goals with reduced stress and financial burden.
Applicants must:
- Be a former Baker College undergraduate or graduate student
- Complete the FAFSA application process annually
- Last attended two or more years ago
- In good standing of Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress or has an approved appeal
- Complete the re-enrollment process and meet the re-enrollment criteria
- Students must attend at least half-time
- Students must have an approved Return to the Hive Student Success Plan, which is developed in collaboration with Financial and/or Academic advising
Frequently Asked Questions
Students will sign an agreement that includes their approved Return to the Hive Student Success Plan. This agreement outlines the requirements for debt forgiveness, ensuring students understand their obligations.
No, the Return to the Hive program specifically addresses institutional debt owed to Baker College. This program is designed to help students eliminate financial barriers related to their outstanding balances with the college, allowing them to re-enroll and complete their education. If you have federal student loan debt, additional resources are available to assist you in managing that debt.
For students with federal student loans, we have partnered with Student Connections to provide support throughout the loan repayment process. This service is completely free for Baker College students and can help you navigate your repayment options. You can visit their website at my.studentconnections.com or contact a borrower advocate at (866) 311-9450 for assistance.
For students with federal student loans, we have partnered with Student Connections to provide support throughout the loan repayment process. This service is completely free for Baker College students and can help you navigate your repayment options. You can visit their website at my.studentconnections.com or contact a borrower advocate at (866) 311-9450 for assistance.
- 50% of institutional debt will be forgiven after successfully completing the first semester.
- An additional 50% will be forgiven after successfully completing the second semester.
- Students who graduate after one semester will receive 100% forgiveness upon graduation.
To qualify for debt forgiveness, students must:
- Complete at least 6 undergraduate credits (or 5 graduate credits) per semester
- Pass at least 67% of attempted coursework (withdrawals count as attempts)
- Maintain a 2.0 GPA for undergraduates (or 3.0 for graduate students)
Yes, your account will remain in collections until the full balance is forgiven. However, collection efforts will be suspended while you are enrolled and meeting the program requirements.
Yes, you must ensure your current balance is paid in full before debt forgiveness is applied. Institutional debt forgiveness will not apply if you have a past-due balance for your current enrollment.
Students will be responsible for any legal fees that may be related to previous collection activity.
Take Advantage of Our
Back 2 Baker Scholarship
We know life gets busy, but we’re here to help you get back to pursuing your educational goals. That’s why we created our Back 2 Baker Scholarship—available exclusively to returning Baker students like you.
- Available for both full and part-time students
- Scholarship value: $3,000 – $36,000
- Choose from over 80 programs tailored to your interests
- Classes start every 8 weeks, providing flexibility to fit your schedule
Take the next step and connect with our admissions team at (855) 487-7888 or email us at GetEnrolled@baker.edu to learn more.