1. College Credit Plus

2. What is College Credit Plus?

3. College Credit Plus
College Credit Plus
Sole state program in which students can earn dual credit
Counts for both high school and college
Complete degree in fewer terms and with greater flexibility
counts

4. College Credit Plus
CCP Facts
Open to grades 7-12 Take courses summer, fall, and spring and semesters Free at public institutions College-readiness required
Ohio’s new College Credit Plus can help students earn college and high school credits at the same time by taking college courses from community colleges or universities. The purpose of this program is to promote rigorous academic pursuits and to provide a wide variety of options to college-ready students. Taking a college course from a public college or university College Credit Plus is free. That means no cost for tuition, books or fees. If you choose to attend a private college or university, you may have limited costs. 

5. Who participates in CCP at LCCC?
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Who participates in CCP at LCCC?
LCCC will be using Accuplacer, as well as ACT/SAT, for college level assessment.

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CCP at LCCC:
2,643 students participated - 47% in 12th grade; 33% in 11th; 15% in 10th ; 4% in 9th; 0.9% in 8th; 0.3% in 7th 320 different courses taken 23,903 credits earned (96% passing rate!)
Ohio’s new College Credit Plus can help students earn college and high school credits at the same time by taking college courses from community colleges or universities. The purpose of this program is to promote rigorous academic pursuits and to provide a wide variety of options to college-ready students. Taking a college course from a public college or university College Credit Plus is free. That means no cost for tuition, books or fees. If you choose to attend a private college or university, you may have limited costs. 

7. College Credit Plus
College-readiness determined by college. At LCCC, no minimum GPA, but test scores are required.
LCCC will be using Accuplacer, as well as ACT/SAT, for college level assessment.

8. Apply and Get Admitted Participate by getting admitted into a college.
College Credit Plus
Apply and Get Admitted
Participate by getting admitted into a college.
May have to take a placement test and other criteria.

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Student Choice
Students can choose any course that applies toward a degree or workforce certification, including:
Transfer Module
Electives
Online
Students can choose any course that applies toward a degree or workforce certification at a public (or participating private) college.
In addition to being non-remedial, College Credit Plus courses may not be religious in nature. LCCC’s Religious Studies courses are permitted under CCP.
Students can take courses online or at any of our learning centers.

10. Graduate with College Credit
College Credit Plus
Graduate with College Credit
Earn up to 30 college credit hours per academic year, including summer. No more than 120 college credit hours while in the program.

11. CCP & Interscholastic Athletics
College Credit Plus
CCP & Interscholastic Athletics
Student athletes should:
Confirm their school is an OHSAA member.
Learn the OHSAA requirements.
Not rely on summer CCP courses to reduce the classes/courses they take during the fall and spring terms.

12. How Many Credits Can I Take?
College Credit Plus
How Many Credits Can I Take?
Count the number of secondary units for which the student is earning only high school credit
Multiply that number by 3
Subtract that number from 30
Example:
Student is enrolled for 4 secondary units
4x3= =18
Student is eligible to take 18 college credit hours during the current academic year

13. Books and Fees Students attending a public college
College Credit Plus
Books and Fees
Students attending a public college
do not pay for either books or fees.
Students attending a private college may have a cost that includes books and fees.

14. Find the Colleges and Courses that Fit
College Credit Plus
Find the Colleges and Courses that Fit
Students have options
Counselors will share sample pathways with you
Pathways are courses to help you choose, not obligate you

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A semester college course of 3 or more credits counts as a one-year high school class.

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Weighted Grades
College courses must be weighted the same as Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate in the same subject area.
AP, IB
Course
College
Course

17. Under what scenarios can a qualified student use College Credit Plus?

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You want to take college courses to satisfy your high school graduation requirements.
You completed your high school graduation required classes and you want to begin college work.
You want to explore college and take a course in a subject that interests you.

19. Transfer your CCP credits to LCCC or another college/university
College Credit Plus
Transfer your CCP credits to LCCC or another college/university
But retain entering freshman status for scholarships!

20. Pathways for UP bachelor’s degrees, starting in 9th grade
College Credit Plus
Pathways for UP bachelor’s degrees, starting in 9th grade
College courses FREE through CCP
Tuition savings of up to 80% of a traditional 4-year program

21. Other Benefits Attend college classes while still in high school
College Credit Plus
Other Benefits
Attend college classes while still in high school
Count credits for both high school and college
Reduce overall cost of college education
Remain in high school environment
Take courses not available at high school
Increase opportunities for career exploration
Access LCCC services

22. Grades are Applied to Graduation Requirements
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Grades are Applied to Graduation Requirements
The grade you earn in the college course is applied to your high school graduation required class.

23. If you fail the class or drop it too late, you may have to pay for it.
College Credit Plus
If you fail the class or drop it too late, you may have to pay for it.
Classes failed or withdrawn with an “F” will receive an “F” on the high school and college transcripts and will be computed into the high school and college GPA. If you do not receive a passing grade, the district may, in some instances, seek reimbursement for the amount of state funds paid to the college on your behalf for that college course. The school district may withhold grades and credits received for high school courses taken until reimbursement has been made.

24. Other Cautions Removed from HS environment May miss HS activities
College Credit Plus
Other Cautions
Removed from HS environment
May miss HS activities
Exposed to adult content
Follow LCCC’s academic calendar
College transcripts are permanent records
For failures, high school graduation can be jeopardized

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Deadline for Students: April 1 Notify your school if you intend to participate next year. You can use the “Intent to Participate” form here:

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What’s next?
Submit your CCP application, with signatures and transcripts, to LCCC by
April 15 (summer)
June 15 (fall)
October 15 (spring)
Complete Accuplacer OR send ACT/SAT scores
ACT: 18 E, 22 M, 22 R
Visit for sample questions

27. After Admission Create your MyCampus Account
College Credit Plus
After Admission
Create your MyCampus Account
Complete orientation and CSI (in-person or online through MyCampus)
Meet with your HS guidance counselor to discuss course selections and complete the Course Authorization Form

28. Scheduling Classes Schedule an appointment with your LCCC advisor
College Credit Plus
Scheduling Classes
Schedule an appointment with your LCCC advisor
Advising sessions at LCCC and some high schools
Enrollment Services Hours: visit the website to see your advisor’s availability
Order your books online, then pick them up!

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