Henry Ford Early College

~How to Apply

Two options to apply:

  • Dearborn Public Schools students – see your 8th grade counselor for details-Closed
  • All OTHER Wayne County students – Closed
  • Deadline: March 1st

Screening Test – Saturday, March 9th (please see email for specific details)

  • In-person assessment
  • Reading comprehension texts
  • Approximately 1-2 hours
  • Picture ID required
  • Pass/fail results will be emailed

Students who pass the screening test will be placed in a LOTTERY for the 150 open spots in our programs

  • Acceptance letters are sent out, as well as those who are waitlisted
  • Mandatory parent-student orientation
  • Health students: Uniform fitting / purchase
  • Five-year commitment contracts signed
  • Online enrollment for high school and college both must be completed

All accepted students are REQUIRED to begin using their assigned college email (HAWKMAIL). No personal emails will be acknowledged.

Mandatory freshmen orientation for all incoming programs

  • Badges
  • Campus tours
  • Team building
  • School schedules

Health Program students ONLY: 

  • CPR training
  • TB test
  • Flu Vaccine