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Admissions Process

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Michigan Youth Challenge Academy

Admissions Process

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MYCA Cycle 52 Application process is NOW OPEN. Cycle 52 runs January 12, 2025 through June 14, 2025. Applicants may apply at age 15 ½ but must turn 16 by program graduation date to be eligible. 

Please click on the above icon to start your application.

After submission, you will receive an email within two business days that will include instructions on how to apply along with your login information. This is the link to the STUDENT PORTAL where you can continue to apply for the program. The Michigan Youth ChalleNGe Academy ONLY accepts uploaded documents in PDF format.

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PLEASE NOTE: Attendance at an in-person information session by both applicant and at least one parent/guardian is mandatory.  You may register to attend here.

Applying to MYCA is a process and several steps are required.

 

Required Documents

 

Medical Examination
Physical must be our form. This can be completed at an Urgent Care or by your
primary care physician.

 

Medications
If your applicant does not take any medications, please mark N/A. A medication form
must be received for every applicant.

 

Mental Health Clearance Form
 This is only needed if your applicant has had counseling within the last 18 months.

 

Hospital Discharge Paperwork
This is only needed if your applicant has had a mental health hospitalization within the last 18 months.