SC Edge Early Middle College

SC Edge (Earn a Degree, Graduate Early) is an early middle college program where high school students can earn a college credential while still in high school!

SC Edge partners with various high school districts to offer this unique opportunity to students. Students will earn a high school diploma, along with an associate degree or certificate in various academic programs, from Schoolcraft College.

What Are the Benefits of SC Edge?

K-12 districts are able to expand their options to attract new students
School districts can increase their college-going culture
Students learn new skills, earn college credits, and earn a credential with little to no cost

How to Apply

SC Edge is only available at partner high schools. Interested students should meet with their high school counselor to discuss the programs and requirements. SC Edge is a Fall start only and students progress as a cohort through the program. On average, a grade point average of 2.5 or above is required.

To apply, students must do the following:

Submit an online application
Be sure to select ‘SC Edge-Early Middle College (by invitation only)’ as your Area of Interest.
Upload the following to your online application:
- SAT/ACT scores (if available)
- High School Transcript
- SC Edge Essay (PDF)
- FERPA Release Form (PDF)
- SC Edge Authorization Form (PDF)

How Does SC Edge Work?

SC Edge is an online and facilitated early college program that is located at the high school. All classes are taught by Schoolcraft College faculty and supported by a high school facilitator. Students take college courses fall, winter and spring semesters. Classes are built into the student’s high school schedule. Depending on the high school, a student may work on their college courses with other SC Edge students in a computer lab, or the high school may offer a more independent approach.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which high schools partner with SC Edge?

Airport Community Schools
Arbor Preparatory High School
Downriver Career Technical Consortium High Schools (Airport, Flat Rock, Gibraltar, Grosse Ile, Huron, Riverview, Southgate, Trenton, Woodhaven-Brownstown)
Livonia Public Schools
Northville High School
Plymouth, Canton, Salem High Schools (P-CEP)

Which majors and credentials can a SC Edge student earn?

Associate in Arts Degree
Business
- Certificate in General Business
- Associate in Applied Science in General Business
- Associate in Business Administration
Computer Information Systems – Programming
- Certificate in Computer Information Systems – Programming
- Associate in Applied Science in Computer Information Systems – Programming
Criminal Justice Associate in Applied Science
- With Police Academy (students must be 18 prior to starting the academy)
- Without Police Academy

Associate Degrees

Students interested in an Associate Degree take classes until the end of the 13^th year. During the 13^th year, students will take all of their classes at Schoolcraft College, except for one high school class which will be offered in an online format. Reserving one high school graduation requirement course is a mandatory component of an Early Middle College in the state of Michigan. Students who were accepted into the 13^th year program will earn a certificate and an associate degree.

Certificate Programs

Students interested in a certificate program take classes during their junior and senior year of high school.

How Much Does SC Edge Cost?

SC Edge tuition is covered by the high school and/or school district. The requisite fees and textbooks are handled individually by school district. The tuition will be covered through the end of the 13^th year of college.

School District Information

School districts and high schools that are interested in learning more about this opportunity can contact Angela Ackman at [email protected]