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Milan Low FCI

Low

Federal Correctional Institution

Milan Low FCI is a federal correctional institution in Milan, Michigan, housing approximately 1,517 people. Below you'll find insider tips, programs, visiting hours, and preparation resources.

Last verified: March 5, 2026

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What to Expect at Milan Low FCI

Location & Travel

  • •Location & Travel: FCI Milan is in southeastern Michigan, 45 miles south of Detroit, 15 miles south of Ann Arbor, 30 miles north of Toledo. Served by Detroit Metro and Toledo Express airports, Amtrak, and commercial bus lines. Take U.S. 23 to Exit 27 (Carpenter Road), turn onto Arkona Road.
  • •Location & Travel: Sleep Inn & Suites Milan — 734-508-4325
  • •Location & Travel: Red Roof Inn Ann Arbor — 734-665-3500

Communication & Mail

  • •Visiting: Sat/Sun/Holidays 8:15 AM–3:00 PM. Friday 11:30 AM–3:00 PM. 14 visiting points per month: weekend/holiday visits cost 2 points, weekday visits cost 1 point. Max 5 visitors per visit, no more than 3 adults.

Daily Life

  • •Programs: UNICOR metal specialty plant (~411 workers) with pre-industrial training program.

Good to Know

  • •Location & Travel: Kensington Court Ann Arbor — 734-761-7800
  • •Education: Milan High School is the only high school diploma program in the Bureau of Prisons. Washtenaw Community College offers a 500-hour business sales program. Telecourses through Colorado State University.

Insider Information

Housing

Dormitories with two-person cubicles. Each unit equipped with cable television.

Phone Policy

300 minutes per month, 15-minute call limit, 30-number caller list. Phones in each housing unit. Credits purchased via inmate telephone after 4:00 PM weekdays and all day weekends.

Library

Open seven days a week: 8:30–10:30 AM, 12:30–3:30 PM, 5:30–8:30 PM. Electric typewriters (first come, first served; purchase own ribbon). Inter-library loan program available. Electronic Law Library.

UNICOR

Metal specialty plant (~411 workers). Pre-industrial training program for those waiting to be hired.

Psychology/Counseling Services

The facility offers a nine-month, 500-hour Residential Drug Abuse Program (RDAP), a non-residential drug treatment program, a drug education program, Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, and other voluntary groups. The Psychology Department is staffed by one RDAP coordinator and several doctoral-level psychologists.

Health Services

The facility is staffed by several physicians, physician assistants, dentists, a dental assistant, pharmacists, and a pharmacist technician. An optometrist makes regular visits. Sick call is Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday between 6:30 and 7:00 AM (routine sick call is not held on Tuesdays, weekends, or holidays). Outpatient care is provided. The pill line is available at 6:00 AM, 3:00 PM, and 8:00 PM. Physical examinations are offered every two years for persons under 50, and annually for those over 50. Medical staff is on duty or on call 24 hours a day.

Fitness & Recreation

The Recreation Department offers weights, a music room, pool tables, foosball, and ping-pong tables. The hobby craft center offers leather craft and ceramics. The recreation yard is open seven days a week all year.

Religious Services

The facility is staffed by two full-time chaplains. A contract rabbi provides services on a bi-monthly basis. A sweat lodge is available for Native American services. A community of volunteers provides services for most faiths. Milan is the pilot site for the Life Connections Program, an 18-month faith-based program designed to reduce recidivism by helping persons pursue their faith through increased opportunities for study and worship. The program includes a full-time chaplain, contractors for specific faith groups, and individual mentors.

Commissary

See the full commissary list for Milan Low FCI below, including available items and pricing.

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Preparing for Self-Surrender at Milan Low FCI

Milan Low FCI is a Federal Correctional Institution. FCIs house people of varying security levels and typically offer educational, vocational, and treatment programs to support rehabilitation and reentry.

Pre-Surrender Checklist

  • •Bring your contact list and release plan
  • •Close out work and professional obligations
  • •Set up power of attorney and financial access
  • •Handle all medical preparations
  • •Choose one primary point of contact
  • •Prepare your family for phone and visitation limits
  • •Pack only what the facility allows
  • •Arrange transportation and surrender details
  • •Form a reading list before you arrive
  • •Know which programs are actually offered

Helpful Resources

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Visitation Information For Families

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Programs & Services

Education Programs

  • GED
  • ESL
  • Adult Continuing Education
  • Correspondence Courses
  • High School Diploma (Milan High School)
  • Business Sales (Washtenaw Community College, 500-Hour)
  • Telecourses (Colorado State University)

Vocational Training

  • Custodial Technician (Advanced)
  • Microsoft Office
  • Automotive
  • Mason Apprenticeship
  • Millwright Apprenticeship
  • Plumber Apprenticeship
  • Stationary Engineer Apprenticeship
  • Tool and Die Maker Apprenticeship
  • Tool Machinist Apprenticeship
  • Dental Assistant Apprenticeship
  • Industrial Electrician Apprenticeship
  • Carpenter Apprenticeship
  • Auto Mechanic Apprenticeship
  • A/C Mechanic Apprenticeship

Health & Wellness

  • 500-Hour RDAP (Nine-Month)
  • Non-Residential Drug Treatment
  • Drug Education Program
  • AA
  • NA
  • Sick Call (Mon/Wed/Thu/Fri 6:30–7:00 AM)
  • Optometrist

Recreation

  • Weights
  • Music Room
  • Pool Tables
  • Foosball
  • Ping-Pong
  • Leather Craft
  • Ceramics

Reentry Preparation

  • Life Connections Program (18-Month Faith-Based)
  • Non-Residential Drug Treatment

Visiting Information

Regular Visiting Hours

  • Saturday: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Sunday: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Federal Holidays: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Important Notes

  • • Valid government-issued photo ID required
  • • All visitors subject to search
  • • Dress code enforced

Note: Visiting schedules may vary. Contact the facility directly for the most current visiting hours and procedures. For a complete breakdown of visitation rules, dress code, and how to get approved, visit our Visitation Guide.

What a Larger Facility Means for You

With a population of approximately 1,517 people, Milan Low FCI is a larger facility — and that affects everything from programming access to how visible you are to staff.

Pros

  • ✓More programs, more UNICOR slots, more work assignments — you have options, and options matter when building a case for early release and earning First Step Act credits
  • ✓More anonymity — in a bigger population, you can find your circle, keep your head down, and move through your sentence with more privacy
  • ✓Better facility infrastructure — larger institutions tend to have more recreation options, better libraries, and more comprehensive medical services
  • ✓Easier for families to visit — larger facilities tend to be near bigger cities with better airport and hotel access

Cons

  • ✗Longer wait times for everything — commissary, phones, medical, laundry, and program enrollment all take longer when thousands of people are competing for the same resources
  • ✗Program waitlists can stretch months — RDAP in particular can have significant delays at high-population facilities
  • ✗More interpersonal conflict — more people means more personalities, more tension, and more situations you need to navigate carefully
  • ✗Staff may not know you personally, which can work against you when it comes to halfway house recommendations or resolving issues quickly

Frequently Asked Questions About Milan Low FCI

Milan Low FCI is a low-security Federal Correctional Institution. Unlike a federal prison camp, it generally has double perimeter fencing and more structured movement, though programming and work opportunities are still available.

Yes. Milan Low FCI offers the Residential Drug Abuse Program (RDAP). Eligibility depends on sentencing documents and BOP evaluation. Successful completion may result in sentence reduction.

With a population of approximately 1,517, Milan Low FCI operates as a larger facility. This can affect program availability, staff visibility, and housing density.

Individuals reporting to Milan Low FCI typically undergo intake processing including identification verification, medical screening, housing assignment, and orientation specific to this institution's low-security level and cell-based housing structure.

Visiting at Milan Low FCI typically takes place on Saturdays, Sundays, and federal holidays. All visitors must be on the approved visiting list and present a valid government-issued photo ID upon arrival. Visitors should follow the BOP dress code: no revealing clothing, no clothing that resembles prisoner uniforms (typically khaki or orange), and no open-toed shoes at some facilities. Contact Milan Low FCI directly or check the BOP website for the most current schedule and any facility-specific restrictions.

Funds for individuals at Milan Low FCI should be sent through BOP-approved methods: MoneyGram, Western Union, or U.S. Postal Money Orders. All funds are processed through the Federal Bureau of Prisons' centralized National Finance Center in Des Moines, Iowa — not sent directly to Milan Low FCI. Money orders should be made payable to the individual's committed name and include their BOP register number. Allow 7–10 business days for processing.

Individuals at Milan Low FCI have access to three primary communication channels. Phone: you receive 300 free phone minutes per month if you are First Step Act eligible, then you pay six cents a minute for up to 210 additional minutes. Calls cut off after 15 minutes, and calls will come from a 202 number or private caller. Phone access is seven days a week. Email: the TRULINCS system allows electronic messaging for a small per-minute fee. Regular mail: letters and cards can be sent and received through the U.S. Postal Service. Mail can be sent to: INMATE NAME & REGISTER NUMBER | FCI Milan | Federal Correctional Institution | P.O. Box 1000 | Milan, MI 48160.

The commissary at Milan Low FCI operates on a set schedule and offers snacks, beverages, hygiene products, over-the-counter medications, writing materials, stamps, and limited clothing items. The standard monthly spending limit is $360 (excluding telephone credits, stamps, and OTC medications). Some facilities implement this as a bi-weekly $180 cap. A current commissary list is typically available through the unit team.

Length of stay at Milan Low FCI varies based on sentence length, offense type, and good conduct time calculations. Individuals at low-security facilities typically serve sentences ranging from one year to well over a decade, depending on circumstances.

The Bureau of Prisons requires all facilities to offer literacy and GED programs for individuals without a high school diploma. Milan Low FCI provides educational programming that may include GED preparation, English as a Second Language (ESL), and post-secondary education opportunities through correspondence or partnerships. Current offerings include: GED, ESL, Adult Continuing Education, Correspondence Courses, High School Diploma (Milan High School), Business Sales (Washtenaw Community College, 500-Hour), Telecourses (Colorado State University). Availability may change based on staffing and enrollment.

The BOP enforces a dress code for all visitors. Clothing must not be revealing — no low-cut tops, shorts above the knee, or see-through materials. Visitors should avoid wearing colors that match prisoner uniforms (typically khaki, orange, or olive drab). Open-toed shoes may be prohibited at some facilities. Undergarments are required. Visitors who do not meet dress code standards may be turned away. Contact Milan Low FCI in advance if you have questions about specific items.

Yes, but publications must be sent directly from the publisher, a bookstore, or a book club — not from an individual. Hardcover and softcover books, newspapers, and magazines are generally permitted as long as they do not contain content deemed a security threat. Used books are typically not accepted. All incoming publications are subject to inspection by mailroom staff at Milan Low FCI.

Milan Low FCI is located in Milan, Michigan, within the North Central Region of the Federal Bureau of Prisons. Contact the facility directly for driving directions and nearby lodging options.

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RDAP Program Available

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Contact Information

4004 East Arkona Road

Milan, Michigan 48160

734-439-1511

Mailing Address

INMATE NAME & REGISTER NUMBER

FCI Milan

Federal Correctional Institution

P.O. Box 1000

Milan, MI 48160

Questions? Call us now: 949-799-3277

Facility Details

Security Level
Low
Facility Type
FCI
Region
North Central
Gender
Male
Population
1,517
Updated: Mar 5, 2026

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Security Notice

All phone calls are recorded. All emails are saved. Mail can be read by staff.