schools_michigan

Online Schools: Michigan

The State of Michigan takes its name from the mishigamaa, an Ojibwa word for large lake or large water. It is commonly referred to as “the great lakes state” because four of the five Great Lakes form a substantial part of the state’s border. Michigan is best known for its role in the development of the automotive industry, and Detroit is still commonly referred to as the “motor city.” The role of manufacturing in Michigan, however, is on the decline. As such, quality education -- both K-12 and college -- continuously takes on greater importance in Michigan.

The Michigan Department of Education defines virtual learning as a “non-traditional method of receiving academic instruction in courses, for which the pupil is registered, taken online through a computer over the Internet.” Online schools in Michigan are mostly intended for high school and college students, though younger students enrolled in a Michigan school district can generally take advantage of online courses with the supervision of an instructor. Middle school students, for example, can take classes through the Genesee Network for Education Telecommunications.

High school students can take courses from Michigan online schools, online community college programs, or online programs associated with their high schools. Michigan Virtual School, for example, provides online courses and other forms of academic support to students, teachers, and educational institutions at all levels in Michigan. To be eligible for classes from online schools, Michigan high school students must first seek approval for specific courses from the district school board. Homebound or home-schooled students can take advantage of online schools for the same price as students enrolled in that district’s public school system.

Many Michigan colleges allow students to complete all or part of their studies online. Michigan State University, one of Michigan’s largest research universities, offers more than 100 courses online, in areas ranging from criminal justice and language instruction to biomedical science and educational technology. Many other notable universities, including Central Michigan University and Wayne State University, also offer online classes. Such courses can generally be taken for credit as part of a degree program or for a certificate verifying that the student completed the course.

Public school programs, including online courses, are supported by tax money, the Michigan lottery, and several other sources of funding. Students enrolled in a Michigan public school district can often access online schools at little or no personal expense. College students taking online courses as part of a degree program can usually apply for federal financial aid through FAFSA, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Students can also apply for specific merit or need-based scholarships at their individual institutions, such as Michigan State University’s Lee Meyer scholarship for students coming from the Detroit area.

9600 E 13th St 49601-9600

Baker College of Cadillac

9600 E 13th St
Cadillac, MI 49601-9600

34950 Little Mack Ave 48035

Baker College of Clinton Township

34950 Little Mack Ave
Clinton Township, MI 48035

2800 Springport Rd 49202-1290

Baker College of Jackson

2800 Springport Rd
Jackson, MI 49202-1290

1020 S Washington St 48867

Baker College of Owosso

1020 S Washington St
Owosso, MI 48867

3403 Lapeer Road 48060

Baker College of Port Huron

3403 Lapeer Road
Port Huron, MI 48060

4090 Geddes Rd 48105

Concordia University-Ann Arbor

4090 Geddes Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48105

6191 Kraft Avenue S.E. 49512-9396

Davenport University

6191 Kraft Avenue S.E.
Grand Rapids, MI 49512-9396

26999 Central Park Blvd Ste 125 48076-4174

DeVry University-Michigan

26999 Central Park Blvd Ste 125
Southfield, MI 48076-4174

Eastern Michigan University 48197

Eastern Michigan University

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI 48197

E 4946 Jackson Rd 49938

Gogebic Community College

E 4946 Jackson Rd
Ironwood, MI 49938

143 Bostwick Ave NE 49503-3295

Grand Rapids Community College

143 Bostwick Ave NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503-3295

5101 Evergreen Rd 48128-1495

Henry Ford Community College

5101 Evergreen Rd
Dearborn, MI 48128-1495

1905 S. Haggerty Rd 48188-2025

ITT Technical Institute-Canton

1905 S. Haggerty Rd
Canton, MI 48188-2025

19855 W Outer Dr Ste L10W 48124

ITT Technical Institute-Dearborn

19855 W Outer Dr Ste L10W
Dearborn, MI 48124

6359 Miller Road 48473

ITT Technical Institute-Swartz Creek

6359 Miller Road
Swartz Creek, MI 48473

1522 E Big Beaver Rd 48083-1905

ITT Technical Institute-Troy

1522 E Big Beaver Rd
Troy, MI 48083-1905

1980 Metro Court S.W. 49519

ITT Technical Institute-Wyoming

1980 Metro Court S.W.
Wyoming, MI 49519

450 North Ave 49017-3397

Kellogg Community College

450 North Ave
Battle Creek, MI 49017-3397

10775 N Saint Helen Road 48653

Kirtland Community College

10775 N Saint Helen Road
Roscommon, MI 48653

Michigan State University 48824-1046

Michigan State University

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI 48824-1046

1701 E Front St 49686

Northwestern Michigan College

1701 E Front St
Traverse City, MI 49686

19900 W Nine Mile Rd 48075

Specs Howard School of Media Arts

19900 W Nine Mile Rd
Southfield, MI 48075

4901 Evergreen Rd 48128-1491

University of Michigan-Dearborn

4901 Evergreen Rd
Dearborn, MI 48128-1491

303 E Kearsley 48502-1950

University of Michigan-Flint

303 E Kearsley
Flint, MI 48502-1950

5480 Corporate Dr Ste 240 48098-2623

University of Phoenix-Metro Detroit Campus

5480 Corporate Dr Ste 240
Troy, MI 48098-2623

318 River Ridge Dr NW 49544-1683

University of Phoenix-West Michigan Campus

318 River Ridge Dr NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49544-1683

3838 Livernois 48083-5066

Walsh College of Accountancy and Business Administration

3838 Livernois
Troy, MI 48083-5066

101 E 13th St 49423-3622

Western Theological Seminary

101 E 13th St
Holland, MI 49423-3622