Early College

Early College is a program for high school students within the Grand Traverse region and Wexford-Missaukee ISD to earn college credits by completing course work at their home high schools, at TBAISD or WMISD Career-Tech Centers, 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.

Early College Enrollment Form »

Early College Programs

• Traverse Bay Area Early College (TBA-CTC)
  • Learn more about the TBA Early College Program »
• Traverse City Area Public Schools (TCAPS)*
  • Learn more about the TCAPS Early College Program »
• Wexford-Missaukee Early College (WM-CTC)
  • Learn more about the WM-CTC Early College Program »

Simply Put, Early College is:

• Public, tuition-free
• An extended high school program including a 13th year
• 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.