In October, 1988, House Bill No. 5718, specifically Act No. 339, was approved by the Governor and filed with the Secretary of State. The Act requires that all certification applicants pay a fee of $125.00 for the issuance of a Michigan teaching certificate. Albion College is not involved in the collection of the fee. A Detroit bank will bill the student, who then remits payment to the State of Michigan. The delay in payment will not extend the validity span of the certificate. Albion College can only recommend a student for certification (the State does not certify until the student sends the fee).

In accordance with Public Act 96 of the Public Acts of 1995, it is a criminal offense to use or attempt to use, a college or university transcript that is fraudulently obtained, altered, forged, or other fraudulent credentials to obtain a teacher, school administrator, or school psychologist certificate, or other State Board approval.