Private School Financial Aid in Michigan
2026 programs, income limits, and how to apply
Michigan has no state voucher program, but 34% of private school families still get aid through school-based financial assistance. Average tuition: $8,600/year.
Check Your Eligibility
Enter your household income to see which Michigan programs you might qualify for.
Gross income before taxes. Income limits shown for a family of 4; actual limits scale with household size.
Michigan Financial Aid Programs
All available programs for private school families in 2026
School-based financial aid
Individual schools set aid budgets. Catholic schools offer the most accessible tuition assistance
Varies
by school
REACH Scholarships
Nonprofit providing K-12 scholarships in Detroit area for low-income families
Income limit: $50,000/year (family of 4)
$3,500
/year max
The Full Picture in Michigan
Michigan's constitution has a Blaine Amendment that prohibits any state funding of private schools — no vouchers, no ESAs, no tax credits. Efforts to change this have failed at the ballot. All aid comes from schools and private organizations. Michigan Catholic schools are the most affordable option ($5K-$8K with parish discounts). Lutheran and Christian schools also offer church-funded tuition assistance. Apply to schools directly.
How to Apply for Aid in Michigan
Apply for state programs first
Michigan has no state-funded program. Skip to step 2.
Apply for school-based aid at every school
Most schools use TADS, FACTS, or SSS for financial aid assessment. Apply by January-February for the following school year. School aid stacks with state programs.
Check private scholarship organizations
Local nonprofits, community foundations, and religious organizations often provide additional scholarships. Search "[your city] private school scholarships" for local options.