Oakland ACE - Early College Program
Accelerated College Experience
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 Oakland Community College (OCC) Classes.
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Students enjoy an added 13th year as a full-time student at OCC, completing their high school diploma and potentially earning an associate degree.
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Students attend class one time per week with Oakland ACE staff on OCC's campuses. 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.
Join Information Nights 2025-26
All the virtual and in-person Information Sessions will start from 6 p.m. Register for a session by clicking one of buttons below.
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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