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Description

The MI Future Educator Stipend provides $9,600 to our future educators who are participating in their required student

teaching semester.

Application

Students must complete an application. To complete the application or check the status, the student can log into the

MiSSG Student Portal at michigan.gov/missg. The application opens May 1 of each year and closes July 15 of the

following year. Fall student teachers may apply beginning May 1, Spring student teachers November 1, and Summer

student teachers April 1.

Eligibility

♦ Have 300 or more student contact hours while student teaching.

• Not be employed by the district as a teacher of record.

• Be maintaining Satisfactory Academic Progress.

Program Limits

Award amount is up to $9,600 per semester for the applicant’s full time, required student teaching semester.

Award amount is not to be counted towards regular financial aid eligibility. Institutions are to pay the student teacher

the award amount in full.

Students are limited to one MI Future Educator Stipend, unless their EPP specifically requires they complete more than

one semester/term of student teaching in order to become a certified teacher.

Fact Sheet for Academic Year 2023-24

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• Educator Preparation Providers are established and maintained by the Michigan Department of

Education (MDE).

• Awards are based on the institution listed on the application.

• The student is responsible for notifying MI Student Aid of any changes of address or college choice.

• It is the responsibility of the student to be informed of all eligibility requirements and program rules.