Oakland ACE - Early College Program
Accelerated College Experience: Start College in High School - Tuition Free
No Cost for Tuition, Textbooks and Fees
Weekly Seminar Support Classes With Peers
Potential to Earn an Associate Degree
Earn Up to 62 Transfer Credits
The ACE program is a three-year Early College program for students in participating Oakland County high schools.
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Students begin their three-year program in 11th grade.
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During 11th and 12th grades, students share time between high school and Lawrence Technological University (LTU) or Oakland Community College (OCC) Classes.
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Students enjoy an added 13th year as a full-time student at LTU or OCC, completing their high school diploma and potentially earning an associate degree.
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Students attend Seminar support with Early College Student Success Coordinators. Students learn college success skills and receive personalized support from our Early College Success Coordinator.
There is no cost to students or families for tuition, student fees, books or materials.
2026 Fall ACE Information Night
If you cannot join our virtual or in-person information sessions, watch the following videos to learn about our programs:
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Upcoming Events
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OCC-Orchard Ridge, Room F204
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OCC-Royal Oak, Room B249
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OCC-Auburn Hills, Room G240
What Students, Parents and Instructors Are Saying about ACE Program?
Oakland Community College
Oakland ACE program partners with Oakland Community College (OCC) to bring Early College opportunities to our students.
Each OCC campus dedicates an OCC counselor who is available to work with our students. OCC's Academic Support Centers are important resources for our students. Students who participate in free tutoring at ASCs find the support highly useful.
2024 Oakland ACE Grads Cohort
55%
of students earned Associates Degrees
77%
going on to 4-year college
3.36
average GPA