Program Goals

The goals of the Early/Middle College program are:

• Increase the number of students enrolling in college

• Provide students with an opaportunity to engage in the college experience in a supportive setting

• Reduce the financial burden on families

• Increase student opportunities based on interests, talents, and abilities

• Expand the traditional view of high school

Program Goals:

• Students begin college early with supports that help them succeed while still meeting the requirements of the Michigan Merit Curriculum required for a Michigan high school diploma

• Provide FREE tuition, books, fees, and supplies to SCSD eligible students

• Students are on a faster pace to earn associate and/or bachelor’s degrees by earning two years of transferable credit

• Students will likely need to spend only two years at their own expense to earn a bachelor’s degree

• Students transition to college gradually

• Students can see the connection between their studies and their career goals