Verified October 9, 2026 against the practice act, board rules and sources cited below. The board decides every application. All states
What SLPs and audiologists miss in Michigan
- Michigan has a compact bill pending but is not a member, so a Michigan license is needed to work there.
- SLPAs cannot practice in Michigan in any setting, per ASHA.
- A state license is all a school SLP needs, per ASHA.
Can I practice in Michigan on an ASLP Compact privilege?
A compact bill has been introduced in Michigan, but it is not a member. Practicing here takes a Michigan license.
- Compact bill introduced
Can an SLP or audiologist licensed elsewhere get a Michigan license by endorsement?
LARA licenses SLPs by examination or by endorsement. An SLP licensed in another state can apply by endorsement but must meet all Michigan licensing requirements; applicants are fingerprinted for a criminal background check.
- Endorsement route available
Which exams does Michigan require for a license?
SLP applicants send Praxis scores in speech-language pathology to the Michigan board (ETS recipient code 7430).
- Praxis exam
Does Michigan require fingerprints?
- Fingerprint background check
Does Michigan offer a temporary SLP or audiology license?
ASHA reports no provision for out-of-state providers to practice temporarily.
- No temporary license
How do clinical fellows get licensed in Michigan?
Clinical fellows completing their nine months (1,260 hours) of supervised postgraduate experience in Michigan hold an educational limited SLP license.
- Educational limited license
Does Michigan license SLP assistants?
ASHA reports that Michigan does not regulate SLPAs or audiology assistants and prohibits them from practicing, in health care and in schools.
- SLPAs are not licensed or registered
What audiologists need to know in Michigan
ASHA reports that audiologists may dispense hearing aids under the audiology license.
- Dispensing covered by the audiology license
How often does a Michigan SLP or audiology license renew?
SLP licenses renew online every two years, expiring September 30, with a 60-day grace period to keep practicing while renewing. Each renewal requires 20 continuing professional development credits and one-time training on identifying human trafficking victims.
- Renews every 2 years
- 20 CE hours per cycle
Licensing in Michigan?
For a license, we send your Praxis scores and verifications, file the application and carry the board correspondence. License by endorsement is $599 for an SLP or audiologist.