Advanced Placement (AP)

Advanced Placement (AP) courses and exams give students the chance to tackle college-level work while they are still in high school and earn college credit and placement.  Several different courses of study and exams are offered through this program.

If you have questions regarding AP in Michigan, please contact Jeff McNeal at McNealJ1@michigan.gov.

Courses

• AP and College Level Examination Program (CLEP) Course Directory
• AP Credit Policy Search {College Board}
• Michigan Virtual - Advanced Placement 888-532-5806

Resources

• AP Potential Tool Webinar

Webinar on how districts can use the AP Potential Tool to promote student participation in advance academic opportunities.

• Free and Reduced Low-Income Exam Reimbursement Program

To remove the financial barrier to taking the AP, International Baccalaureate (IB), and CLEP exams, the State School Aid Act (MCL 388.1694) allocated $1.2 million dollars available to low-income students and their families.  The law encourages students to take IB and AP courses, and participate in the exams associated with these courses.  These exams can translate into college credit, subsequently reducing college tuition costs.

• AP Seminar and Research Reduction
• AP Exam Reduction
• CLEP Test Fee Reduction
• College Board Opportunity Scholarships

To help prepare students for college and even turn their efforts into scholarships, the Michigan Department of Education is proud to partner with the College Board to present the College Board Opportunity Scholarships program.  It provides a six-step guide to help students and their families plan, prepare, and pay for college.

• AP College Search {College Board}

Information on college AP policies for credit

• CLEP College Credit Policy Search {College Board}

Information on college CLEP policies for credit

• AP Program Results {College Board}
• AP Resources for Educators {College Board}

To provide financial and technical assistance to schools and teachers interested in expanding access to AP.