Professional Innovators in Education

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. If denied, they may qualify for BMCC sponsorship.

Steps to Enroll:

Candidate must Request to Join the Professional Innovators in Education Program
Complete application and orientation
Apply for the MI Future Educator Fellowship
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' Professional Innovators
Learn what to expect after submitting your request.
Upon program admission:
- Employee must apply for the 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.
DEISS will provide a decision (approval or denial) within 10 business days.
To receive reimbursement:
- Academy Representative must submit a reimbursement request.
- Academy will receive reimbursement for up to 50% of the program cost.

Professional Innovators in Education: Tuition Support