Personal Finance (2026-27)
Course Description:
Personal Finance examines the decision-making processes behind earning income, spending money, saving and investing, using credit, managing risk through insurance, and planning for future education and career goals. This course is aligned to Michigan’s K–12 Personal Finance Standards adopted in 2023 and is designed to fulfill a ½ credit personal finance requirement approved by the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) and the State Board of Education (SBE) for high school graduation. This course does not provide dual credit opportunities. Students engage with real-world financial scenarios to build practical skills for lifelong financial decision-making.
Course Details:
| Course Title (District): | Personal Finance (2026-27) | ||||||||||
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| Course Title (NCES SCED) : | Particular Topics in Economics | ||||||||||
| Course Provider : | Michigan Virtual | ||||||||||
| Content Provided By : | Michigan Virtual | ||||||||||
| Online Instructor Provided By : | Michigan Virtual | ||||||||||
| Standards Addressed : | MMC Personal Finance Course/Credit Requirements, Michigan Merit Curriculum | ||||||||||
| Alignment Document : | https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vSsx8bSkkM60qLElss_1olJMsQUqts9vE49TGnM0iJWO3q4vXIB-3yYUj9d_WcY7IJX0kEtH2LN1UUR/pubhtml | ||||||||||
| Academic Terms : | Semester, Trimester | ||||||||||
| NCES SCED Code : 04207 |
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How To Enroll:
| Enrollment Website : | https://slp.michiganvirtual.org/ |
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| Email : | [email protected] |
| Phone : | (888) 889-2840 |
Students and Parents: It is important to work closely with your local school counselor or registrar to follow the school's enrollment procedures. By clicking the "Start Registration Request" button below, you will be able to notify the school of your interest in registering for the online course. However, it is the responsibility of the district or school to review the registration request and approve or deny the request. Please make a note to follow up with your school after submitting a registration request.
Additional Course Information:
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: (888) 889-2840
- Investigate factors that influence personal income, including potential earnings, employee benefits, education and training costs, taxes, and alternative income sources, in order to make informed career and financial planning decisions
- Describe the factors that consumers may consider when purchasing a good or service
- Identify the incentives people have to set aside income for future consumption
- Evaluate the impact of time, interest rates, and inflation upon the value of savings
- Evaluate the benefits, costs, and potential impacts of using credit to purchase goods and services
- Analyze the risks, expected rate of return, tax benefits, impact of inflation, and the importance of diversification when investing in financial assets
- Assess the financial risk of lost income, assets, health, or identity, and determine whether to accept, reduce, or transfer risk
Additional Cost Description: None
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to...
NSQ National Standards for Quality Online Courses: Fourth Edition (2025)
| Rating | Comments | |
|---|---|---|
| A2: Minimum computer skills and digital literacy skills expected of the learner are clearly stated. | Fully Met | |
| A3: The instructor’s biographical information and information on how to communicate with the instructor are provided. | Fully Met | |
| A4: Learner expectations and policies are clearly stated and readily accessible within the introductory material of the course. | Fully Met | |
| A5: Minimum technology requirements for the course are clearly stated, and information on how to obtain the technologies is provided. | Fully Met | |
| A6: Grading policies and practices are clearly defined in accordance with course content learning expectations. | Fully Met | |
| A7: The course instructions articulate or link to a clear description of the technical support offered and how to obtain it. | Fully Met | |
| A8: Learners are offered an orientation prior to the start of the course. | Fully Met | |
| A1: A course overview and syllabus are included in the course. | Fully Met |
| Rating | Comments | |
|---|---|---|
| B1: The course objectives or competencies are measurable and clearly state what the learner will be able to demonstrate as a result of successfully completing the course. | Fully Met | |
| B2: Where applicable, the course content is aligned with accepted state and/or other accepted content standards. | Fully Met | |
| B3: Digital literacy and communication skills are incorporated and taught as an integral part of the curriculum. | Fully Met | |
| B4: Supplemental learning resources and related instructional materials are available to support and enrich learning and are aligned with the content delivered. | Fully Met | |
| B5: The course content and supporting materials reflect different perspectives and provide non-stereotypical forms of representation. | Partially Met | "Continue incorporating authentic financial scenarios and real-world applications that help learners connect course concepts to their personal experiences and future goals. Continue providing discussion and reflection opportunities that encourage learners to share diverse perspectives and experiences related to financial decision-making. Consider incorporating additional examples, case studies, or profiles that explicitly represent a wider range of cultural, socioeconomic, geographic, and personal backgrounds to further strengthen learner representation." |
| B6: The course materials (e.g., textbooks, primary source documents, Open Education Resources “[OER])” that support course content standards are accurate and current. | Fully Met | |
| B7: The course is free of adult content and avoids unnecessary advertisements. | Fully Met | |
| B8: Copyright and licensing status for any third-party content is appropriately cited and easily found. | Fully Met | |
| B9: Documentation and other support materials are available to support effective online course facilitation. | Fully Met |
| Rating | Comments | |
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| C1: The course design includes activities that guide learners toward promoting ownership of their learning and self-monitoring. | Fully Met | |
| C2: The course’s content and learning activities promote the achievement of the stated learning objectives or competencies. | Fully Met | |
| C3: The course is organized by units and lessons arranged in a logical sequence. | Fully Met | |
| C4: The course content is appropriate to the reading level of the intended learners. | Fully Met | |
| C6: The course provides learners with multiple learning paths as appropriate, based on learner needs, that engage learners in a variety of ways. | Partially Met | "Continue providing learners with a rich variety of instructional materials, including readings, videos, interactive activities, discussions, and authentic financial applications. Continue aligning multiple instructional and assessment formats to course objectives to support learner engagement and achievement. Consider expanding opportunities for learner choice by allowing students to select from multiple formats for demonstrating mastery on selected assignments or projects. | Continue providing individualized instructor support and pacing adjustments when learners require additional assistance or flexibility. Consider incorporating differentiated learning supports, such as optional remediation activities, enrichment opportunities, or targeted resources based on performance. Consider implementing adaptive checkpoints, self-assessments, or branching activities that guide learners based on demonstrated understanding." |
| C8: The course design provides opportunities for learner-instructor interaction, including opportunities for regular feedback about learner progress. | Fully Met | |
| C9: Course instructional materials and resources present content in an effective, engaging, and appropriate manner. | Fully Met | |
| C5: The course design includes introductory assignments or activities to engage learners within the first week of the course. | Fully Met | |
| C7: The course provides regular opportunities for learner-learner interaction. | Fully Met |
| Rating | Comments | |
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| D1: Learner assessments align with stated course, unit, or lesson-level objectives or competencies. | Fully Met | |
| D2: Valid course assessments measure learner progress toward understanding of content. | Fully Met | |
| D3: Assessment practices provide frequent and varied opportunities for self-monitoring and reflection of learning. | Fully Met | |
| D4: Assessment materials provide the learner with the flexibility to demonstrate their understanding in a variety of ways. | Partially Met | "Continue providing learners with a rich variety of instructional materials, including readings, videos, interactive activities, discussions, and authentic financial applications. Continue aligning multiple instructional and assessment formats to course objectives to support learner engagement and achievement. Consider expanding opportunities for learner choice by allowing students to select from multiple formats for demonstrating mastery on selected assignments or projects." |
| D5: Rubrics that clearly define expectations for varied levels of proficiency are created and shared with learners. | Partially Met | "Continue using the consistent rubric structure across the course, including the performance levels of Excellent, Acceptable, Needs Improvement, and Incomplete, which provides a predictable evaluation framework for learners. Continue aligning rubric criteria directly to assignment expectations and learning tasks. Consider incorporating objective references or brief learner-facing connections to lesson outcomes within major project rubrics to further strengthen the visible relationship between course objectives, assignment requirements, and evaluation criteria. | Consider providing sample student submissions, model projects, or exemplar responses for major summative assessments to clarify performance expectations. Consider annotating exemplars to highlight key elements of successful work and demonstrate how assignment criteria are met. Consider integrating model deliverables directly within assignment instructions so learners can easily reference examples while preparing their submissions." |
| Rating | Comments | |
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| E1: Course navigation is logical, consistent, and efficient from the learner’s point of view. | Fully Met | |
| E2: The course design facilitates readability. | Fully Met | |
| E3: The course provides accessible course materials and activities to meet the variable needs of learners, following Universal Design for Learning principles. | Fully Met | |
| E4: Multimedia in the course is easy to use. | Fully Met | |
| E5: Vendor accessibility statements are provided for all technologies required in the course. | Fully Met |
| Rating | Comments | |
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| F1: All technologies and tools included for use as part of the course ensure that learner privacy is protected in accordance with the Acceptable Use Policy and applicable law. | Fully Met | |
| F2: The course tools further the learning objectives and course competencies. | Fully Met | |
| F4: The course operates within a platform to score and record assessments and calculate earned course points or grades. | Fully Met | |
| F5: Courses utilize emerging technologies that can enhance the learning experience, prioritizing learners and outcomes. | Not Met | "Consider adding a course-level statement that clearly explains expectations regarding generative AI use. Specify within assignment instructions whether AI tools are permitted, restricted, or prohibited. Provide examples of acceptable and unacceptable AI-supported work to promote transparency and academic integrity. Reinforce AI expectations consistently across major assessments and learning activities." |
| F3: The course technology allows for customization and personalization. | Partially Met | "Continue providing individualized instructor support and pacing adjustments when learners require additional assistance or flexibility. Consider incorporating differentiated learning supports, such as optional remediation activities, enrichment opportunities, or targeted resources based on performance. Consider implementing adaptive checkpoints, self-assessments, or branching activities that guide learners based on demonstrated understanding." |
| Rating | Comments | |
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| G1: The course uses multiple methods and sources of input for assessing course effectiveness. | Fully Met | |
| G2: The course is regularly reviewed to ensure that the course is current and relevant. | Fully Met | |
| G3: The course is updated on a continuous improvement cycle for effectiveness based on the findings from ongoing reviews. | Fully Met |
Review Conducted By: Online Learning Consortium (OLC)
Date of Review:
06/26/2026
Unit 1: Getting Started with Financial Decisions
Unit 2: Earning Money
Unit 3: Spending Smart
Unit 4: Save, Invest, and Build Wealth
Unit 5: All About Credit
Unit 6: How Insurance Works
Unit 7: School and Money
| Term Type | Enrollment Opens | Enrollment Ends | Random Draw Date | Enrollment Drop Date | Course Starts | Course Ends | # of Seats | Course Fee | Potential Additional Costs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester | 04/01/2026 | 09/04/2026 | 07/01/2026 | 08/28/2026 | 08/14/2026 | 12/18/2026 | 100 | $370 | |
| Semester | 04/01/2026 | 09/04/2026 | 07/01/2026 | 09/04/2026 | 08/21/2026 | 12/18/2026 | 100 | $370 | |
| Semester | 04/01/2026 | 09/04/2026 | 07/01/2026 | 09/11/2026 | 08/28/2026 | 12/18/2026 | 100 | $370 | |
| Semester | 04/01/2026 | 10/23/2026 | 07/01/2026 | 09/04/2026 | 08/21/2026 | 01/08/2027 | 100 | $370 | |
| Semester | 04/01/2026 | 10/23/2026 | 07/01/2026 | 09/11/2026 | 08/28/2026 | 01/15/2027 | 100 | $370 | |
| Semester | 04/01/2026 | 10/23/2026 | 07/01/2026 | 09/18/2026 | 09/04/2026 | 01/22/2027 | 100 | $370 | |
| Semester | 04/01/2026 | 10/23/2026 | 07/01/2026 | 09/25/2026 | 09/11/2026 | 01/29/2027 | 100 | $370 | |
| Semester | 04/01/2026 | 10/23/2026 | 07/01/2026 | 10/02/2026 | 09/18/2026 | 01/29/2027 | 100 | $370 | |
| Semester | 04/01/2026 | 10/23/2026 | 07/01/2026 | 10/09/2026 | 09/25/2026 | 01/29/2027 | 100 | $370 | |
| Semester | 04/01/2026 | 10/23/2026 | 07/01/2026 | 10/16/2026 | 10/02/2026 | 01/29/2027 | 100 | $370 | |
| Semester | 04/01/2026 | 10/23/2026 | 07/01/2026 | 10/23/2026 | 10/09/2026 | 01/29/2027 | 100 | $370 | |
| Semester | 04/01/2026 | 10/23/2026 | 07/01/2026 | 10/30/2026 | 10/16/2026 | 01/29/2027 | 100 | $370 | |
| Semester | 04/01/2026 | 10/23/2026 | 07/01/2026 | 11/06/2026 | 10/23/2026 | 01/29/2027 | 100 | $370 | |
| Trimester | 04/01/2026 | 09/25/2026 | 07/01/2026 | 09/04/2026 | 08/21/2026 | 11/20/2026 | 100 | $370 | |
| Trimester | 04/01/2026 | 09/25/2026 | 07/01/2026 | 09/18/2026 | 09/04/2026 | 12/04/2026 | 100 | $370 | |
| Trimester | 04/01/2026 | 09/25/2026 | 07/01/2026 | 09/25/2026 | 09/11/2026 | 12/11/2026 | 100 | $370 | |
| Trimester | 04/01/2026 | 09/25/2026 | 07/01/2026 | 10/02/2026 | 09/18/2026 | 12/18/2026 | 100 | $370 | |
| Semester | 04/01/2026 | 12/18/2026 | 07/01/2026 | 12/04/2026 | 11/20/2026 | 02/19/2027 | 100 | $370 | |
| Semester | 04/01/2026 | 12/18/2026 | 07/01/2026 | 12/18/2026 | 12/04/2026 | 03/05/2027 | 100 | $370 | |
| Semester | 04/01/2026 | 12/18/2026 | 07/01/2026 | 12/25/2026 | 12/11/2026 | 03/12/2027 | 100 | $370 | |
| Semester | 04/01/2026 | 12/18/2026 | 07/01/2026 | 01/01/2027 | 12/18/2026 | 03/19/2027 | 100 | $370 | |
| Semester | 04/01/2026 | 03/05/2027 | 07/01/2026 | 01/15/2027 | 01/01/2027 | 05/21/2027 | 100 | $370 | |
| Semester | 04/01/2026 | 03/05/2027 | 07/01/2026 | 01/22/2027 | 01/08/2027 | 05/28/2027 | 100 | $370 | |
| Semester | 04/01/2026 | 03/05/2027 | 07/01/2026 | 01/29/2027 | 01/15/2027 | 06/04/2027 | 100 | $370 | |
| Semester | 04/01/2026 | 03/05/2027 | 07/01/2026 | 02/05/2027 | 01/22/2027 | 06/11/2027 | 100 | $370 | |
| Semester | 04/01/2026 | 03/05/2027 | 07/01/2026 | 02/12/2027 | 01/29/2027 | 06/18/2027 | 100 | $370 | |
| Semester | 04/01/2026 | 03/05/2027 | 07/01/2026 | 02/19/2027 | 02/05/2027 | 06/18/2027 | 100 | $370 | |
| Semester | 04/01/2026 | 03/05/2027 | 07/01/2026 | 02/26/2027 | 02/12/2027 | 06/18/2027 | 100 | $370 | |
| Semester | 04/01/2026 | 03/05/2027 | 07/01/2026 | 03/05/2027 | 02/19/2027 | 06/18/2027 | 100 | $370 | |
| Semester | 04/01/2026 | 03/05/2027 | 07/01/2026 | 03/12/2027 | 02/26/2027 | 06/18/2027 | 100 | $370 | |
| Semester | 04/01/2026 | 03/05/2027 | 07/01/2026 | 03/19/2027 | 03/05/2027 | 06/18/2027 | 100 | $370 | |
| Trimester | 04/01/2026 | 03/26/2027 | 07/01/2026 | 03/05/2027 | 02/19/2027 | 05/21/2027 | 100 | $370 | |
| Trimester | 04/01/2026 | 03/26/2027 | 07/01/2026 | 03/12/2027 | 02/26/2027 | 05/28/2027 | 100 | $370 | |
| Trimester | 04/01/2026 | 03/26/2027 | 07/01/2026 | 03/19/2027 | 03/05/2027 | 06/04/2027 | 100 | $370 | |
| Trimester | 04/01/2026 | 03/26/2027 | 07/01/2026 | 03/26/2027 | 03/12/2027 | 06/11/2027 | 100 | $370 | |
| Trimester | 04/01/2026 | 03/26/2027 | 07/01/2026 | 04/02/2027 | 03/19/2027 | 06/18/2027 | 100 | $370 |
| Drop Policy | Completion Policy | Term Type | Enrollment Opens | Enrollment Ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students have 14 days from the enrollment start date to drop the course and receive a full refund. No refunds are given after 14 days. Drop dates are calculated and what is posted is the last possible drop date for enrollments created within the enrollment window. | Michigan Virtual has established that enrollments earning 60% or more of the total course points are considered a course completion. | Semester | 04/01/2026 | 09/04/2026 |
| Students have 14 days from the enrollment start date to drop the course and receive a full refund. No refunds are given after 14 days. Drop dates are calculated and what is posted is the last possible drop date for enrollments created within the enrollment window. | Michigan Virtual has established that enrollments earning 60% or more of the total course points are considered a course completion. | Semester | 04/01/2026 | 09/04/2026 |
| Students have 14 days from the enrollment start date to drop the course and receive a full refund. No refunds are given after 14 days. Drop dates are calculated and what is posted is the last possible drop date for enrollments created within the enrollment window. | Michigan Virtual has established that enrollments earning 60% or more of the total course points are considered a course completion. | Semester | 04/01/2026 | 09/04/2026 |
| Students have 14 days from the enrollment start date to drop the course and receive a full refund. No refunds are given after 14 days. Drop dates are calculated and what is posted is the last possible drop date for enrollments created within the enrollment window. | Michigan Virtual has established that enrollments earning 60% or more of the total course points are considered a course completion. | Semester | 04/01/2026 | 10/23/2026 |
| Students have 14 days from the enrollment start date to drop the course and receive a full refund. No refunds are given after 14 days. Drop dates are calculated and what is posted is the last possible drop date for enrollments created within the enrollment window. | Michigan Virtual has established that enrollments earning 60% or more of the total course points are considered a course completion. | Semester | 04/01/2026 | 10/23/2026 |
| Students have 14 days from the enrollment start date to drop the course and receive a full refund. No refunds are given after 14 days. Drop dates are calculated and what is posted is the last possible drop date for enrollments created within the enrollment window. | Michigan Virtual has established that enrollments earning 60% or more of the total course points are considered a course completion. | Semester | 04/01/2026 | 10/23/2026 |
| Students have 14 days from the enrollment start date to drop the course and receive a full refund. No refunds are given after 14 days. Drop dates are calculated and what is posted is the last possible drop date for enrollments created within the enrollment window. | Michigan Virtual has established that enrollments earning 60% or more of the total course points are considered a course completion. | Semester | 04/01/2026 | 10/23/2026 |
| Students have 14 days from the enrollment start date to drop the course and receive a full refund. No refunds are given after 14 days. Drop dates are calculated and what is posted is the last possible drop date for enrollments created within the enrollment window. | Michigan Virtual has established that enrollments earning 60% or more of the total course points are considered a course completion. | Semester | 04/01/2026 | 10/23/2026 |
| Students have 14 days from the enrollment start date to drop the course and receive a full refund. No refunds are given after 14 days. Drop dates are calculated and what is posted is the last possible drop date for enrollments created within the enrollment window. | Michigan Virtual has established that enrollments earning 60% or more of the total course points are considered a course completion. | Semester | 04/01/2026 | 10/23/2026 |
| Students have 14 days from the enrollment start date to drop the course and receive a full refund. No refunds are given after 14 days. Drop dates are calculated and what is posted is the last possible drop date for enrollments created within the enrollment window. | Michigan Virtual has established that enrollments earning 60% or more of the total course points are considered a course completion. | Semester | 04/01/2026 | 10/23/2026 |
| Students have 14 days from the enrollment start date to drop the course and receive a full refund. No refunds are given after 14 days. Drop dates are calculated and what is posted is the last possible drop date for enrollments created within the enrollment window. | Michigan Virtual has established that enrollments earning 60% or more of the total course points are considered a course completion. | Semester | 04/01/2026 | 10/23/2026 |
| Students have 14 days from the enrollment start date to drop the course and receive a full refund. No refunds are given after 14 days. Drop dates are calculated and what is posted is the last possible drop date for enrollments created within the enrollment window. | Michigan Virtual has established that enrollments earning 60% or more of the total course points are considered a course completion. | Semester | 04/01/2026 | 10/23/2026 |
| Students have 14 days from the enrollment start date to drop the course and receive a full refund. No refunds are given after 14 days. Drop dates are calculated and what is posted is the last possible drop date for enrollments created within the enrollment window. | Michigan Virtual has established that enrollments earning 60% or more of the total course points are considered a course completion. | Semester | 04/01/2026 | 10/23/2026 |
| Students have 14 days from the enrollment start date to drop the course and receive a full refund. No refunds are given after 14 days. Drop dates are calculated and what is posted is the last possible drop date for enrollments created within the enrollment window. | Michigan Virtual has established that enrollments earning 60% or more of the total course points are considered a course completion. | Trimester | 04/01/2026 | 09/25/2026 |
| Students have 14 days from the enrollment start date to drop the course and receive a full refund. No refunds are given after 14 days. Drop dates are calculated and what is posted is the last possible drop date for enrollments created within the enrollment window. | Michigan Virtual has established that enrollments earning 60% or more of the total course points are considered a course completion. | Trimester | 04/01/2026 | 09/25/2026 |
| Students have 14 days from the enrollment start date to drop the course and receive a full refund. No refunds are given after 14 days. Drop dates are calculated and what is posted is the last possible drop date for enrollments created within the enrollment window. | Michigan Virtual has established that enrollments earning 60% or more of the total course points are considered a course completion. | Trimester | 04/01/2026 | 09/25/2026 |
| Students have 14 days from the enrollment start date to drop the course and receive a full refund. No refunds are given after 14 days. Drop dates are calculated and what is posted is the last possible drop date for enrollments created within the enrollment window. | Michigan Virtual has established that enrollments earning 60% or more of the total course points are considered a course completion. | Trimester | 04/01/2026 | 09/25/2026 |
| Students have 14 days from the enrollment start date to drop the course and receive a full refund. No refunds are given after 14 days. Drop dates are calculated and what is posted is the last possible drop date for enrollments created within the enrollment window. | Michigan Virtual has established that enrollments earning 60% or more of the total course points are considered a course completion. | Semester | 04/01/2026 | 12/18/2026 |
| Students have 14 days from the enrollment start date to drop the course and receive a full refund. No refunds are given after 14 days. Drop dates are calculated and what is posted is the last possible drop date for enrollments created within the enrollment window. | Michigan Virtual has established that enrollments earning 60% or more of the total course points are considered a course completion. | Semester | 04/01/2026 | 12/18/2026 |
| Students have 14 days from the enrollment start date to drop the course and receive a full refund. No refunds are given after 14 days. Drop dates are calculated and what is posted is the last possible drop date for enrollments created within the enrollment window. | Michigan Virtual has established that enrollments earning 60% or more of the total course points are considered a course completion. | Semester | 04/01/2026 | 12/18/2026 |
| Students have 14 days from the enrollment start date to drop the course and receive a full refund. No refunds are given after 14 days. Drop dates are calculated and what is posted is the last possible drop date for enrollments created within the enrollment window. | Michigan Virtual has established that enrollments earning 60% or more of the total course points are considered a course completion. | Semester | 04/01/2026 | 12/18/2026 |
| Students have 14 days from the enrollment start date to drop the course and receive a full refund. No refunds are given after 14 days. Drop dates are calculated and what is posted is the last possible drop date for enrollments created within the enrollment window. | Michigan Virtual has established that enrollments earning 60% or more of the total course points are considered a course completion. | Semester | 04/01/2026 | 03/05/2027 |
| Students have 14 days from the enrollment start date to drop the course and receive a full refund. No refunds are given after 14 days. Drop dates are calculated and what is posted is the last possible drop date for enrollments created within the enrollment window. | Michigan Virtual has established that enrollments earning 60% or more of the total course points are considered a course completion. | Semester | 04/01/2026 | 03/05/2027 |
| Students have 14 days from the enrollment start date to drop the course and receive a full refund. No refunds are given after 14 days. Drop dates are calculated and what is posted is the last possible drop date for enrollments created within the enrollment window. | Michigan Virtual has established that enrollments earning 60% or more of the total course points are considered a course completion. | Semester | 04/01/2026 | 03/05/2027 |
| Students have 14 days from the enrollment start date to drop the course and receive a full refund. No refunds are given after 14 days. Drop dates are calculated and what is posted is the last possible drop date for enrollments created within the enrollment window. | Michigan Virtual has established that enrollments earning 60% or more of the total course points are considered a course completion. | Semester | 04/01/2026 | 03/05/2027 |
| Students have 14 days from the enrollment start date to drop the course and receive a full refund. No refunds are given after 14 days. Drop dates are calculated and what is posted is the last possible drop date for enrollments created within the enrollment window. | Michigan Virtual has established that enrollments earning 60% or more of the total course points are considered a course completion. | Semester | 04/01/2026 | 03/05/2027 |
| Students have 14 days from the enrollment start date to drop the course and receive a full refund. No refunds are given after 14 days. Drop dates are calculated and what is posted is the last possible drop date for enrollments created within the enrollment window. | Michigan Virtual has established that enrollments earning 60% or more of the total course points are considered a course completion. | Semester | 04/01/2026 | 03/05/2027 |
| Students have 14 days from the enrollment start date to drop the course and receive a full refund. No refunds are given after 14 days. Drop dates are calculated and what is posted is the last possible drop date for enrollments created within the enrollment window. | Michigan Virtual has established that enrollments earning 60% or more of the total course points are considered a course completion. | Semester | 04/01/2026 | 03/05/2027 |
| Students have 14 days from the enrollment start date to drop the course and receive a full refund. No refunds are given after 14 days. Drop dates are calculated and what is posted is the last possible drop date for enrollments created within the enrollment window. | Michigan Virtual has established that enrollments earning 60% or more of the total course points are considered a course completion. | Semester | 04/01/2026 | 03/05/2027 |
| Students have 14 days from the enrollment start date to drop the course and receive a full refund. No refunds are given after 14 days. Drop dates are calculated and what is posted is the last possible drop date for enrollments created within the enrollment window. | Michigan Virtual has established that enrollments earning 60% or more of the total course points are considered a course completion. | Semester | 04/01/2026 | 03/05/2027 |
| Students have 14 days from the enrollment start date to drop the course and receive a full refund. No refunds are given after 14 days. Drop dates are calculated and what is posted is the last possible drop date for enrollments created within the enrollment window. | Michigan Virtual has established that enrollments earning 60% or more of the total course points are considered a course completion. | Semester | 04/01/2026 | 03/05/2027 |
| Students have 14 days from the enrollment start date to drop the course and receive a full refund. No refunds are given after 14 days. Drop dates are calculated and what is posted is the last possible drop date for enrollments created within the enrollment window. | Michigan Virtual has established that enrollments earning 60% or more of the total course points are considered a course completion. | Trimester | 04/01/2026 | 03/26/2027 |
| Students have 14 days from the enrollment start date to drop the course and receive a full refund. No refunds are given after 14 days. Drop dates are calculated and what is posted is the last possible drop date for enrollments created within the enrollment window. | Michigan Virtual has established that enrollments earning 60% or more of the total course points are considered a course completion. | Trimester | 04/01/2026 | 03/26/2027 |
| Students have 14 days from the enrollment start date to drop the course and receive a full refund. No refunds are given after 14 days. Drop dates are calculated and what is posted is the last possible drop date for enrollments created within the enrollment window. | Michigan Virtual has established that enrollments earning 60% or more of the total course points are considered a course completion. | Trimester | 04/01/2026 | 03/26/2027 |
| Students have 14 days from the enrollment start date to drop the course and receive a full refund. No refunds are given after 14 days. Drop dates are calculated and what is posted is the last possible drop date for enrollments created within the enrollment window. | Michigan Virtual has established that enrollments earning 60% or more of the total course points are considered a course completion. | Trimester | 04/01/2026 | 03/26/2027 |
| Students have 14 days from the enrollment start date to drop the course and receive a full refund. No refunds are given after 14 days. Drop dates are calculated and what is posted is the last possible drop date for enrollments created within the enrollment window. | Michigan Virtual has established that enrollments earning 60% or more of the total course points are considered a course completion. | Trimester | 04/01/2026 | 03/26/2027 |
Students can use email or the private message system within the Student Learning Portal to access highly qualified teachers when they need instructor assistance. Students will also receive feedback on their work inside the learning management system. The Instructor Info area of their course may describe additional communication options.
Students will require a computer device with headphones, a microphone, webcam, up-to-date Chrome Web Browser, and access to YouTube.
Ensure that your school or district network and device administrator establishes network access permissions or exceptions for online resources relevant to the course in which you are choosing to enroll. Ref., Michigan Virtual Course Allow List
Please review the Michigan Virtual Technology Requirements.