Early College at Montcalm Community College

The **Early College at Montcalm Community College (MCC)**, located in Sidney, Michigan, is a specialized educational program designed to provide high school students with a head start on their post-secondary education. By partnering with local K-12 school districts, the program allows qualified students to remain enrolled in high school for an additional year—typically their "13th year"—to earn both their high school diploma and a significant number of college credits or an associate degree simultaneously. This structure is specifically intended to reduce the financial burden of higher education while easing the transition from a secondary school environment to a collegiate one.

The program emphasizes academic rigor and student support, leveraging MCC’s campus facilities and resources to offer a comprehensive learning experience. Because the program is deeply integrated into the community college setting, students gain early exposure to professional career pathways, diverse elective options, and college-level expectations. By the time students complete the Early College program, they are often well-positioned to either enter the workforce with specialized credentials or transfer seamlessly to a four-year university with a substantial portion of their undergraduate requirements already met.