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 (TBA-CTC)
- Traverse City Area Public Schools (TCAPS)*
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.
Benefits of Early College
- Tuition cost savings
- Career fast track
- High-value/low cost
- Accelerated learning
- Reduced time in college
- Blended learning
