Early College Ottawa County

Earn your diploma and a FREE college credits!

Early College Ottawa County is a program that allows selected students to extend high school by one year in order to earn both their diploma and up to 62 college credits from Muskegon Community College (MCC) at no cost to the student.

Students receive special support to help improve their academic performance as they complete both high school and college coursework and secure their future education and career related goals. College costs including registration and technology fees, textbooks, and materials needed to complete the courses of study are covered. Transportation to various MCC sites are the student’s responsibility, however if bus transportation is available from the school during grades 11 and 12 they may be used by the student.

Substantial credits earned by extending high school graduation by one year
Students receive support services throughout their Early College experience
Enjoy high school activities as well as high school extracurricular activities
Enjoy college intramural teams and club sports as well as other college educational activities
Tutoring services and libraries available at both the high school and college
Complete your High School diploma and FREE college credits

Selection Process

Phase I

MCC Application – please click here to apply to complete an MCC Student application

Complete Accuplacer placement test

NOCEC Application including Letters of recommendation, and Essay – please contact OAISD to obtain this

Phase II

Interview with the Student’s Family

Interview with the Student

10th GRADE
Students apply during their 10^th grade year. Each year a maximum of 50 tenth-grade students from the participating school districts, will be accepted into the program. Accepted students will attend a two day orientation program held at the Muskegon campus.

11th GRADE

Begin program with half day at high school and complete 13 college hours
Attend College Success Seminar
Advisor will be available for individual needs
Complete three college hours in the summer or may elect to take between grades 12 and 13

12th GRADE