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Teacher assistant certification in Michigan

12 teacher assistant programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free

10 schools offer these teacher assistant programs, and Michigan has approved every one for workforce funding. Each shows its price if you pay yourself and how past students did.

Teacher assistants work with a licensed teacher to give students extra attention and instruction. In public schools they need at least two years of college coursework or an associate's degree, and most states require a skills test for those who work with special-needs students.1

In Michigan, 6 of the 12 programs take students without a high school diploma, 5 ask for a diploma or equivalent and 1 asks for earlier courses first.

By kind, the 12 programs here are education and teaching (associate degree, 5 programs), paraprofessional and teacher assistant certificate or course (4 programs), education and teaching certificate or course (1 program), paraprofessional and teacher assistant (associate degree, 1 program), and 1 more of one other kind.

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How much does teacher assistant training cost in Michigan?

Two-year degrees (6 programs)
$8,926 to $12,379most of them, usually 60 to 94 weeks long
Other teacher assistant programs (6 programs)
$2,561 to $5,810most of them, usually 34 to 50 weeks long

What you pay yourself for the whole program, as the schools report it. "Most" is the middle half of the programs with a price.

In the typical program

Finished the program
100%
Working 6 months later
Not enough data
4 programs report it; a typical figure needs 5
Earned a year, estimated
about $20,900
Length
48 to 82 weeks

Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are listed; other schools in Michigan may also offer teacher assistant training. How these figures are made

Is there free teacher assistant training in Michigan?

Who qualifies, and other ways to pay: financial aid, grants and the GI Bill

All 12 teacher assistant programs in Michigan approved for WIOA funding

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12 programs

  • Education and teaching (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed

    Secondary Education

    Washtenaw Community College

    Ann Arbor

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Washtenaw Community College, Ann ArborEducation and teaching (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$20,900
    Price if you pay yourself$11,951
    Program website, Secondary Education at Washtenaw Community College
    More details about Secondary Education at Washtenaw Community College
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    78%
    Earned in a quarter
    $5,223
    Length
    60 weeks, 16 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,085
    Students counted
    104
    Earned a year, estimated
    $20,900
    Price if you pay yourself
    $11,951
    Program website, Secondary Education at Washtenaw Community College

  • Education and teaching (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Teacher Education

    Wayne County Community College District

    Detroit

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Wayne County Community College District, DetroitEducation and teaching (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$38,200
    Price if you pay yourself$13,690
    Program website, Teacher Education at Wayne County Community College District
    More details about Teacher Education at Wayne County Community College District
    Finished
    11%
    Working at 6 months
    74%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,543
    Length
    62 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $3,650
    Students counted
    75
    Earned a year, estimated
    $38,200
    Price if you pay yourself
    $13,690
    Program website, Teacher Education at Wayne County Community College District

  • Education and teaching (associate degree)In personEducation and courses

    Elementary Education - AA

    Southwestern Michigan College

    Dowagiac

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    Southwestern Michigan College, DowagiacEducation and teaching (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated$12,200
    Price if you pay yourself$12,522
    Program website, Elementary Education - AA at Southwestern Michigan College
    More details about Elementary Education - AA at Southwestern Michigan College
    Finished
    40%
    Working at 6 months
    21%
    Earned in a quarter
    $3,044
    Length
    60 weeks, 16 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,070
    Students counted
    58
    Earned a year, estimated
    $12,200
    Price if you pay yourself
    $12,522
    Program website, Elementary Education - AA at Southwestern Michigan College

  • Education and teaching certificate or courseIn personNo diploma needed

    Introduction to Elementary Education

    Washtenaw Community College

    Ann Arbor

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Washtenaw Community College, Ann ArborEducation and teaching certificate or course · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$6,590
    Program website, Introduction to Elementary Education at Washtenaw Community College
    More details about Introduction to Elementary Education at Washtenaw Community College
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    45 weeks, 13 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $601
    Students counted
    47
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $6,590
    Program website, Introduction to Elementary Education at Washtenaw Community College

  • Paraprofessional and teacher assistant certificate or courseIn personNo diploma needed

    Teacher Assistant Academy

    Thompson M-TEC

    Holland

    No diploma needed

    Thompson M-TEC, HollandParaprofessional and teacher assistant certificate or courseIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,415
    Program website, Teacher Assistant Academy at Thompson M-TEC
    More details about Teacher Assistant Academy at Thompson M-TEC
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    34 weeks, 8 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $766
    Students counted
    12
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,415
    Program website, Teacher Assistant Academy at Thompson M-TEC

  • Education and teaching (associate degree)Several formatsNo diploma needed

    Education Support - 1252 -Associate of Applied Science

    Montcalm Community College

    Sidney

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Montcalm Community College, SidneyEducation and teaching (associate degree) · Accredited schoolSeveral formats · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$31,100
    Price if you pay yourself$10,854
    Program website, Education Support - 1252 -Associate of Applied Science at Montcalm Community College
    More details about Education Support - 1252 -Associate of Applied Science at Montcalm Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    $7,787
    Length
    106 weeks, 9 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,500
    Students counted
    12
    Earned a year, estimated
    $31,100
    Price if you pay yourself
    $10,854
    Program website, Education Support - 1252 -Associate of Applied Science at Montcalm Community College

  • Paraprofessional and teacher assistant (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Teacher Paraprofessional Assoc (1039)

    Lansing Community College

    Lansing

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Lansing Community College, LansingParaprofessional and teacher assistant (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$19,600
    Price if you pay yourself$8,284
    Program website, Teacher Paraprofessional Assoc (1039) at Lansing Community College
    More details about Teacher Paraprofessional Assoc (1039) at Lansing Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    100%
    Earned in a quarter
    $4,900
    Length
    64 weeks, 29 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,800
    Students counted
    11
    Earned a year, estimated
    $19,600
    Price if you pay yourself
    $8,284
    Program website, Teacher Paraprofessional Assoc (1039) at Lansing Community College

  • Education and teaching (associate degree)HybridNo diploma needed

    Elementary Education - AA.ELE

    Mid Michigan College

    Harrison

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Mid Michigan College, HarrisonEducation and teaching (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,491
    Program website, Elementary Education - AA.ELE at Mid Michigan College
    More details about Elementary Education - AA.ELE at Mid Michigan College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    104 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    16
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,491
    Program website, Elementary Education - AA.ELE at Mid Michigan College

  • Paraprofessional and teacher assistant certificate or courseOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Teachers Aide with ParaPro Preparation

    Andrews University

    Based in Berrien Springs, MI

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Andrews University, based in Berrien Springs, MIParaprofessional and teacher assistant certificate or course · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,695
    Program website, Teachers Aide with ParaPro Preparation at Andrews University
    More details about Teachers Aide with ParaPro Preparation at Andrews University
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    26 weeks, 5 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,695
    Program website, Teachers Aide with ParaPro Preparation at Andrews University

  • Teacher assistant apprenticeshipIn personNo diploma needed

    Educational Technician

    Workforce Intelligence Network (WIN)

    Taylor

    No diploma needed

    Workforce Intelligence Network (WIN), TaylorTeacher assistant apprenticeshipIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,000
    More details about Educational Technician at Workforce Intelligence Network (WIN)
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,000

  • Paraprofessional and teacher assistant certificate or courseHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Teaching Assistant (Ta) Certificate

    American Academy of International Education Inc.

    Clinton Township

    High school diploma or equivalent

    American Academy of International Education Inc., Clinton TownshipParaprofessional and teacher assistant certificate or courseHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,470
    Program website, Teaching Assistant (Ta) Certificate at American Academy of International Education Inc.
    More details about Teaching Assistant (Ta) Certificate at American Academy of International Education Inc.
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    50 weeks, 13 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,470
    Program website, Teaching Assistant (Ta) Certificate at American Academy of International Education Inc.

  • Paraprofessional and teacher assistant certificate or courseHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    TEACHING ASSISTANT (TA) Diploma

    American Academy of International Education Inc.

    Clinton Township

    High school diploma or equivalent

    American Academy of International Education Inc., Clinton TownshipParaprofessional and teacher assistant certificate or courseHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$6,870
    Program website, TEACHING ASSISTANT (TA) Diploma at American Academy of International Education Inc.
    More details about TEACHING ASSISTANT (TA) Diploma at American Academy of International Education Inc.
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    100 weeks, 13 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $6,870
    Program website, TEACHING ASSISTANT (TA) Diploma at American Academy of International Education Inc.

How to pay for teacher assistant training in Michigan

WIOA funding can pay for teacher assistant training in Michigan

Every program on this page is approved for it. Whether you qualify, how much your local area pays and how to apply are on our page Does WIOA pay for job training?

Financial aid and grants for teacher assistant training

Most students can get federal student aid for college, career school or trade school. A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, usually doesn't have to be repaid. Ask the school whether its program qualifies.67

GI Bill for teacher assistant training

Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.8

The program list does not show which programs accept these. Ask the school.

Quick facts: Teacher assistant certification in Michigan

lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
7th of 14
teacher assistant programs here, against the typical state's 3
12 vs 3

State comparisons use the same figures as the teacher assistant training by state table: the middle program of each state, and only states with three or more schools for prices. Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025).

Teacher assistant certification in Detroit, Ann Arbor, Grand Rapids and other Michigan cities

Choosing an area filters the program list above. 1 in smaller cities and towns and 1 online.

Other training in Michigan

How teacher assistant training compares with the rest of education and social services: Child care and social services training in Michigan

Where the Michigan teacher assistant program numbers come from

Which Michigan teacher assistant programs are on this list?

These are the teacher assistant programs Michigan approved for WIOA funding (public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Each state keeps its approved programs on an eligible training provider list (ETPL).9 The list here covers programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what Michigan offers.

How the prices and results of Michigan teacher assistant programs are measured

Prices are tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported them; check the current price with the school. Results describe students who left each program in recent years, so they are no guarantee, and the yearly earnings are the reported quarter times four, an estimate. A program without a "Trained with WIOA funding" line may still take WIOA students. Where a field was left empty or withheld, the page says "Not reported", and "Left out" where a figure was filed but failed one of our checks; nothing is estimated to fill a gap. Where the numbers come from explains each figure in full.

Sources for the facts about teacher assistant training in Michigan

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  1. US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Teacher Assistants
  2. US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
  3. US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
  4. Code of Federal Regulations, title 20, part 680, sections 680.220, 680.230 and 680.310: career services before training, other grants such as Pell Grants first, and limits on Individual Training Accounts (GovInfo, 2024 edition)
  5. US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
  6. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
  7. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
  8. US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs
  9. US Department of Labor, Training and Employment Guidance Letter 8-19, Attachment I: Requirements for Training Providers, Program Eligibility, and the State Eligible Training Provider (ETP) List