Oakland ACE

Oakland ACE is an Early College Program. Students apply during 10th grade, and beginning in 11th grade they enroll in both high school and college courses. The program includes a weekly seminar support class, and students may earn up to 62 college credits and an Associates Degree.

Programs

• Oakland ACE — Students apply during 10th grade; beginning in 11th grade students enroll in both high school and college courses; year 3 is 13th grade · Weekly seminar support class; beginning in 11th grade students attend both high school and OCC classes · Early College Program. Students are accepted into a three year program of study and attend weekly seminar support class.
• Oakland ACE and OCC Early College Partnership — Program page title listed in the site navigation.

At a glance

• General schedule: Early College Programs are three years long and add a 13th year to a student's education. Students apply during 10th grade. Beginning in 11th grade, students enroll in both high school and college courses. Year 1: at least three high school classes and two classes at OCC, plus weekly seminar support class. Year 2: at least two high school classes and three classes at OCC, plus weekly seminar support class. Year 3: no high school classes and full time schedule at OCC, plus weekly seminar support class.

About the provider

Oakland ACE includes support from Amanda Mckay, Supervisor Of Student Programs, and Early College Student Support Coordinators Joyce Brasington, Kristy Fekaris, Lauren Leve, and Josana Stice. Program support includes career and college exploration, executive functioning skills, communication skills, and stress management. Students work with high school counselors, OCC counselors, and Oakland ACE's Early College Student Support Coordinator/Counselor, and the program pays for up to 62 credit hours, college fees, books, and materials. It also has preferential registration periods and supplemental tutoring through OCC Academic Support Centers.

Program support includes career and college exploration, executive functioning skills, communication skills, and stress management. Students work with high school counselors, OCC counselors, and Oakland ACE's Early College Student Support Coordinator/Counselor. Oakland ACE pays for up to 62 credit hours, college fees, books and materials. Students may earn up to 62 college credits and an Associates Degree. The program has preferential registration periods and supplemental tutoring through OCC Academic Support Centers.

What families say

“I want to hold a torch and just tell everybody behind me, come on, come on. Some people think college is going to be so hard, but there’s always going to be someone there to help.” — Crystal Crittenden

“The past few years have been really hard, but it’s been great getting to know everyone and being a part of the ACE community at OCC. I had no idea what ACE was going to be like, and it looks like going to OCC turned out to be one of the best decisions I’ve made.” — Ainsley Rahm

“OCC has provided me with a better education, and I have been able to learn what college is like at a younger age than most people. I appreciate the impact OCC has had on me, and I understand what classes will be like when I transfer to a university.” — Hope Pacheco

Last updated October 27, 2026.