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Early College

Early College is a program for high school students within the Grand Traverse region to earn college credits by completing course work at their home high schools, at TBAISD Career-Tech Center, and on Northwestern Michigan College's campus. Participating students and parents will recognize significant tuition cost savings and be on a faster track to obtaining a college degree. Course tuition is funded through Michigan school aid funds.

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Early College Programs

• Traverse Bay Area Early College
  • Learn more about the TBA Early College Program »
• Suttons Bay High School
  • Learn more about the Suttons Bay Early College Program »
• Traverse City Area Public Schools*
  • Learn more about the TCAPS Early College Program »

Simply Put, Early College is:

• Public, tuition-free
• A five-year high school program
• Integrated with high school courses
• Includes college campus experience
• Degree and career-focused

*Any student needing translation assistance may contact the NMC International Advisor or the TCAPS Program Coordinator for Transfer/Articulation Agreements.