Michigan § 390.977 - Choice of institution or course of study; exception; accepting or continuing enrollment; notice; reports.
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§ 390.977. Choice of institution or course of study; exception; accepting or continuing enrollment; notice; reports.
(1) An applicant awarded a first-year scholarship or a renewal scholarship is not restricted in the choice of the institution in this state that the applicant desires to attend if the institution is an eligible postsecondary institution under rules promulgated by the department, except that a student shall not use a scholarship award at an institution whose primary purpose is to prepare students for ordination or appointment as a member of the clergy of a church, denomination, or religious association, order, or sect. An applicant awarded a first-year scholarship or a renewal scholarship is not restricted in the choice of the course of study the applicant wishes to pursue.
(2) An eligible postsecondary institution chosen by the applicant is not required to accept the applicant for enrollment, or once having admitted the applicant, to continue the applicant's enrollment. The eligible postsecondary institution accepting the enrollment of a state competitive scholarship award winner shall notify the department of the recipient's enrollment and shall submit annually to the department reports that are required and necessary to administer this act.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 390.977 cover?
Section 390.977 ("Choice of institution or course of study; exception; accepting or continuing enrollment; notice; reports.") is part of the Michigan Compiled Laws, the codified statutory law of Michigan. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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