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.
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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. On average, a grade point average of 2.5 or above is required.
To apply, students need to submit the following documents:
- SC Edge application (PDF)
- SC Edge essay
- High school transcripts
- All application materials should be submitted to the high school counselor
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
- Downriver Career Technical Consortium High Schools (Airport, Flat Rock, Gibraltar, Grosse Ile, Huron, Riverview, Southgate, Trenton, Woodhaven-Brownstown)
- Northville High School
- Plymouth, Canton, Salem High Schools (P-CEP)
Which majors and credentials can a SC Edge student earn?
- Business
- Certificate in General Business
- Associate in Applied Science in General Business
- Computer Information Systems – Programming
- Certificate in Computer Information Systems – Programming
- Associate in Applied Science in Computer Information Systems – Programming
- Criminal Justice with Academy
- Associate in Applied Science
Associates Degrees
Students interested in an Associate’s Degree take classes until the end of the 13th year. During the 13th year, students will take all of their classes at Schoolcraft College, expect 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 13th year program will earn a certificate and an associate’s 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 13th year of college.
School District Information
School districts and high schools that are interested in learning more about this opportunity can contact Laurie Kattuah-Snyder at [email protected].