Michigan Section 31ff SMART — School Mental Health Internship Stipends

Michigan's Section 31ff SMART program remains open through June 30, 2027 or until funds are exhausted, supporting school psychology, school social work and school counseling graduate interns placed in eligible Michigan schools.

FundingThe live MDE page does not publish the remaining statewide balance or a universal per-applicant ceiling. MDE award packets show the program has been making incremental allocations to districts, ISDs and universities, and the current grant remains open until June 30, 2027 or until all funds are awarded.

DeadlineRolling through June 30, 2027, or until all funds are awarded.

Last verifiedAugust 30, 2026

Required next actionConfirm that the proposed graduate interns are first- or second-year students in school psychology, school social work or school counseling and will complete qualifying internships in Michigan ISDs or LEAs. Verify that the placement school meets the economic-disadvantage or prior Section 22d condition, prepare the NexSys application or amendment for additional eligible interns, and apply promptly because the program may close early if funds are fully awarded.

Broad Eligibility

The SMART program supports first- and second-year graduate students in school psychology, school social work and school counseling who are completing internships in Michigan intermediate school districts and local education agencies, including traditional public school districts and public school academies. MDE also states that eligible placements must be in schools where at least 50% of students are economically disadvantaged or that received Section 22d funding in the prior fiscal year. Prior award packets include both school systems and universities.

Atlas Analysis

A high-value long-window school mental-health workforce opportunity because it directly strengthens the pipeline of psychologists, social workers and counselors serving Michigan students and remains open until mid-2027 or exhaustion of funds. The rolling structure rewards early action, and existing recipients can seek amendments for additional eligible interns rather than waiting for a new annual cycle.

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Source verificationOfficial government source · www.michigan.govAtlas last verified this record August 30, 2026. Always use the funder's current application materials, amendments and portal instructions as the controlling source.View source and application materials ↗