Early College

Earn your college degree and high school diploma at the same time

Michigan’s Early College program allows students to earn a high school diploma and associate’s degree in five years.  Cleary University’s partnerships means all Michigan high school students can earn a high school diploma and an Associate Degree in Business Management at the same time for FREE. 

When you’re done with the program, you’ll be halfway to your bachelor’s degree, with 60 college credits under your belt. You can stay here at Cleary, or transfer those 60 credits to another school.

Here is How it Works

  1. Enroll at your high school and Cleary.
  2. High school students can begin in 10th, 11th, or 12th grade and complete coursework at our Howell campus or online (school guidelines may vary).
  3. Walk the stage twice to collect your high school diploma and your Associate Degree in Business Management!

Lucy Bosn

“My mom joined many Facebook groups dedicated to finding ways to make college affordable. She heard about the Early College program at Cleary and through the Livingston Educational Services Agency. I knew it was attainable for me.”

  • Cleary Early College ABA, 2026
  • Cleary BBA
  • Cleary Plus One MBA
  • Michigan Impact Scholarship

Everet Redman

“More high school students should take advantage of the Early College Program through Cleary. I got my associate’s degree for free, it was a wonderful experience, I made some new friends, and I met a lot of cool professors.”

  • Fowlerville High School
  • Cleary Early College ABA, 2025