Michigan Homeschool High School Guide

Parent-issued diploma recognized. Umbrella schools may provide diplomas.

Parent-created. No state template. Maintain formal transcripts for high school students (course titles, credits, grades, GPA).

Michigan universities accept homeschool applicants.

Program

Shared-time provision

Eligibility

Enrollment in nonessential elective courses (no statutory course limit)

How to enroll

Contact local public school

Cost

Free (district receives partial per-pupil funding)

MCL 388.1766

Michigan does not currently have a law guaranteeing homeschool students access to public school extracurricular activities. Some districts may allow participation on a case-by-case basis.

Michigan offers 2 different ways to homeschool. High school options like dual enrollment and sports access may vary by pathway.

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  Home Education : You teach nine specified subjects as part of an organized educational program — and that is all Michigan requires. No notification to the state, no testing, no recordkeeping, and no annual filing. The exemption is self-executing: if you meet the criteria, you are compliant. Michigan is one of the least regulated states for homeschooling.
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  Nonpublic School : You register as a nonpublic school with your local intermediate school district, which requires certified teachers and a curriculum comparable to public schools. A religious exemption from the teacher certification requirement is available for schools operated by a religious organization. Rarely used by individual families due to the certification and oversight requirements.

Our wizard helps you choose the right one. Compare all pathways for Michigan