HFC and Dearborn Schools create program for adults without a high school diploma

HFC and the Dearborn Public Schools have created accessible and affordable pathways to higher education for adults who have not earned a high school diploma or GED. It is called the Eligible Career Pathways Program (ECPP)

The ECPP is essentially a 2-for-1 program. People can complete their high school education and earn their college credential at the same time. Eligible students will receive financial aid to earn a college certificate at HFC. They can also continue their education at the College to earn an associate degree, following regular financial aid procedures.

How to get started

To get started in the ECPP, complete the following steps:

1. Enroll in a Dearborn Public Schools Adult Education Program to determine eligibility for ECPP
2. Apply to HFC
3. Fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form
4. Confirm program eligibility with an HFC ECPP advisor
5. Complete and pass the Ability to Benefit (ATB) Test
6. Meet with an HFC ECPP advisor to register for classes in one of HFC’s eight certificate programs

HFC’s eight certificate programs available through this program are:

• Certificate of Achievement Customer Service Professional
• Certificate of Achievement Basic Machine Tool Technology/CNC
• Certificate of Achievement Applied Plumbing and Pipefitting
• Certificate of Achievement Automotive Technology
• Certificate of Achievement Computer Networking Academy – CCNA
• Certificate of Achievement Cybersecurity
• Certificate of Achievement Power and Trades Pathways Core
  

Enrollment requirements

To be eligible to enroll in the ECPP, the following criteria must be met:

• Enroll in a Dearborn Public Schools Adult Education Program
• Submit a completed application to HFC
• Complete a FAFSA for federal financial aid
• Meet required test scores
• Attend a general orientation
• Regularly meet with an ECPP advisor
• Have legal permission to work in the United States

“Sometimes it takes people a little longer to realize their dreams and understand the path to achieve them. The Eligible Career Pathways Program is a great option to reach students knowing that they want more than a high school diploma.” said HFC Workforce Development Program Manager Cassandra Myers.

NOTE: The ECPP is not a dual-enrollment program for current high school students.

For questions or more information, contact Myriam Ghaith at 313-827-1446 or ghaithm@dearbornschools.org.