--- title: Professional Innovators in Education - Tuition Support description: Tuition support partners for the Professional Innovators in Education teacher certification program. image: https://www.charterschools.org/hubfs/Untitled%20design-66.png --- [![PIIT logo refresh (3)](https://www.charterschools.org/hs-fs/hubfs/PIIT%20logo%20refresh%20(3).png?width=1080&height=800&name=PIIT%20logo%20refresh%20(3).png "PIIT logo refresh (3)")](https://www.charterschools.org/professional-innovators-in-teaching-home) [![contact us](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/2539819/a086d048-8b1c-418b-ac89-d60113b0b550.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/2539819/a086d048-8b1c-418b-ac89-d60113b0b550) ** ** [![PIIT logo refresh (3)](https://www.charterschools.org/hs-fs/hubfs/PIIT%20logo%20refresh%20(3).png?width=1080&height=800&name=PIIT%20logo%20refresh%20(3).png "PIIT logo refresh (3)")](https://www.charterschools.org/professional-innovators-in-teaching-home) [![contact us](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/2539819/a086d048-8b1c-418b-ac89-d60113b0b550.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/2539819/a086d048-8b1c-418b-ac89-d60113b0b550) ** ** Search **Menu** ** ** [![contact us](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/2539819/a086d048-8b1c-418b-ac89-d60113b0b550.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/2539819/a086d048-8b1c-418b-ac89-d60113b0b550) # Professional Innovators in Education: Tuition Support     #### Bay Mills Community College Authorized Schools - Bay Mills Community College Charter Schools Office (CSO) will reimburse 50% of the tuition cost for approved candidates in - General Education Covers $3,750 of the $7,500 program total cost - Special Education Covers $5,000 of the $10,000 program total cost - Reimbursement is sent directly to the Professional Innovators in Education program on behalf of your staff member. ###### Eligibility: - Employee is full-time at a BMCC-authorized charter public school - Candidate first applies for the[MI Future Educator Fellowship](https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__default.salsalabs.org_Tb8f07eed-2Db6bb-2D4b0a-2D8617-2D8e8a9d75f3cf_7e1866ee-2De55b-2D4e1b-2Db331-2D2b7f1e529363&d=DwMFaQ&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=ZHII7GYIF66cXw2-twouiDpmCe4tX_u2tKNAcqLN224&m=vEQ0uNT82LOaaQpwj4O3C5H521UtTyDLg612gOKcHu6BwAUTV7mk4tOwpO41sNMt&s=YFRsSjI4_NlmC85d-Lu8zkASNTgEZUjAhIJ7VsHhRm0&e=). If denied, they may qualify for BMCC sponsorship. ###### Steps to Enroll: 1. Candidate must[Request to Join the Professional Innovators in Education Program](https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__default.salsalabs.org_T55e9f5e5-2D9ed5-2D43a3-2Db0b8-2D8133003050e6_7e1866ee-2De55b-2D4e1b-2Db331-2D2b7f1e529363&d=DwMFaQ&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=ZHII7GYIF66cXw2-twouiDpmCe4tX_u2tKNAcqLN224&m=vEQ0uNT82LOaaQpwj4O3C5H521UtTyDLg612gOKcHu6BwAUTV7mk4tOwpO41sNMt&s=9H2k3R-w9KSpjZH-CAHgaGfxh2B3EzbIoiTDAlf-pUM&e=) 2. Complete application and orientation 3. Apply for the [MI Future Educator Fellowship](https://www.michigan.gov/mistudentaid/programs/new-programs-for-future-educators/mi-future-educator-fellowship) 4. If not approved, BMCC’s CSO will work with MAPSA to process the sponsorship reimbursement     ## Tuition Support Partners We have partnered with charter school authorizers and management companies throughout Michigan who provide financial support. #### Grand Valley State University Authorized Schools GVSU-authorized schools may receive reimbursement of **50% of the program cost** from the GVSU Division of K-12 Education Innovation and Scholars Success (DEISS) to support staff pursuing initial certification or additional endorsement in general or special education through Professional Innovators. For participants approved for DEISS support: - Full tuition must be paid **upfront by the participant’s school** - GVSU DEISS will reimburse the school **up to 50% of the program cost** upon submission of a reimbursement request ###### Eligibility for DEISS Support To be considered for financial support from the GVSU DEISS, an employee must: - Be **full-time staff** at a **GVSU-authorized charter public school** - Have documented **support from their school leader** ###### Next Steps - **Employee must  '[Request to Join](https://professional-innovators-in-teaching.mn.co/sign_up?from=https%3A%2F%2Fprofessional-innovators-in-teaching.mn.co%2F)' Professional Innovators** Learn [what to expect](https://professional-innovators-in-teaching.mn.co/) after submitting your request. - **Upon program admission:** - **Employee must apply for the [MI Future Educator Fellowship](https://www.michigan.gov/mistudentaid/programs/new-programs-for-future-educators/mi-future-educator-fellowship)** This Fellowship offers a $10,000 scholarship to up to 2,500 future educators annually.  - **If *Not* Approved for the MI Future Educator Fellowship:** - **Academy Representative **must submit the [**Professional Innovators Program Support Application**](https://gvsu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_74ERgWayNePj3X8). - **DEISS** will provide a decision (approval or denial) within 10 business days. - **To receive reimbursement:** - **Academy Representative **must submit a **[reimbursement request](https://www.gvsu.edu/cms4/asset/4A92D201-FA66-CAE2-297124435204EE1A/gvsu_cso_reimbursement_request_form.pdf)**.  - **Academy **will receive reimbursement for up to 50% of the program cost. ![African American teacher working withy students at a table](https://www.charterschools.org/hs-fs/hubfs/10-Nov-11-2025-03-45-55-9298-AM.png?width=1350&name=10-Nov-11-2025-03-45-55-9298-AM.png "African American teacher working withy students at a table") ## Additional Tuition Support Always check with your school leader, as there are other management companies and grants that offer financial support for teacher certification programs. ### Learn more about the program Get additional info, resources & key program dates. 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