The Allegan Area Educational Service Agency (AAESA) is an intermediate school district in Michigan, headquartered in Allegan. Most of Allegan County is served by the Allegan Area Educational Service Agency, which coordinates the efforts of local boards of education, but has no operating authority over schools. Local school boards in Michigan retain great autonomy over day-to-day operations.

Aquinas College, an inclusive educational community rooted in the Catholic and Dominican tradition, provides a liberal arts education with a global perspective, emphasizes career preparation focused on leadership and service to others, and fosters a commitment to lifelong learning dedicated to the pursuit of truth and the common good.

Careerline Tech Center prepares students for tomorrow's workforce by providing career and technical education for employment and post-secondary opportunities while promoting life-long learning and personal success.

Ferris State University is a mid-sized four-year public university known for its quality of instruction and large selection of academic programs, ranging from associate to doctoral degrees, offered through seven degree-granting colleges

Grand Rapids Community College (GRCC) provides education and training programs to prepare students for in-demand careers, including hospitality.

Grand Valley State University (GVSU) is a dynamic public institution, with its main campuses in Allendale and Grand Rapids, and a strong presence across the state.

Hastings High School provides education and training programs to prepare students for in-demand industries including culinary arts, agriculture, computer programming, engineering design, and other career and technical education pathways.

The Ionia County Career Center provides Ionia County students the opportunity for career and technical education programs. The center operates 10 state-approved programs. Classes are a combination of academics and hands-on, project-based learning giving students the knowledge and experience they need to secure their first-time job or begin college.

The Kent Career Tech Center (KCTC) is a secondary career and technical education school serving juniors and seniors from all schools in our area (Kent County and parts of Barry County), including public, private, and home schooled.  

Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for 170 years. A top global public research university, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery to make a better world while providing students with life-changing opportunities.

The Montcalm Area Career Center (MACC) is a secondary career and technical education school serving juniors and seniors in the seven districts of Montcalm County.

Western students are individuals who are truly unique. We celebrate the passions that drive you and the possibilities that inspire you. For us, a degree is a pursuit of purpose where you're empowered to learn and where an experience-driven education leads to a meaningful career. Western is the place where you can become your best self.