College Credit Plus Program in Ohio - 2018-2019 School Year
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College Credit Plus is Ohio’s dual credit
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Students earn high school and college
credit at the same time
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Students enroll in college courses and
adhere to the requirements of the
college
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Students in Grades 7 through 12:
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Must complete an assessment exam
and be determined “eligible” for College
Credit Plus
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May apply to any public college or
participating private college
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May apply to multiple institutions
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Students in Grades 7 through 12:
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May choose from a variety of college-
level courses (as determined by
placement testing)
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Must be Ohio residents
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Students in Grades 7 through 12:
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Can earn credit to satisfy both high
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3+ Credit Hours = 1 High School Unit
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Must successfully complete the courses
in order to earn the credit
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Students in Grades 7 through 12:
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May take classes in the summer, fall,
and spring semesters
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May take courses at the high school
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college campus, or online
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This option is available if the high school has partnered with a college or university
to offer college courses at the high school
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Step 1:
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Students must be “eligible” for College
Credit Plus participation based on
assessment exam scores
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Assessment exam examples:
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ACT, SAT, Accuplacer, ALEKS,
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Each college/university has different
exam requirements
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Students’ scores must indicate that they
are ready for “college-level” courses in
at least one area of the exam
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Colleges and universities will review
students’ scores
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If a student’s scores are not “college-
level,” other conditions may be
considered depending on the exam
scores and if the student has:
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Overall GPA (3.0) or
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Recommendation form/letter
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Step 2:
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Students must apply for admission
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Contact the college to learn about their
processes, paperwork and deadlines
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Colleges have the final decision
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student admission
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Step 3:
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If the student is considered eligible
and has been admitted to the
college/university, then the college will
discuss course options with the
student
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College advisors will help students
know which courses they can take
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Based on assessment scores
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Based on course pre-requisites
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Courses can satisfy high school
graduation requirements
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School counselors can help students
understand requirements and course
substitutions
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Schools might have additional
requirements in addition to the state
minimum
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Courses must be college-level or non-
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Courses must be nonreligious
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Grades
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College Credit Plus grades earned in
the college course is the same grade
that will be on the high school transcript
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Grades will be factored into the high
school and college GPA
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Grades
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If a high school uses a weighted
grading scale for Advanced Placement,
International Baccalaureate, or Honors
courses in a subject area,
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then College Credit Plus courses in
the subject area will be weighted
using the same scale
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Students may take College Credit Plus
courses in subject areas that will satisfy
graduation requirements
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Students must complete End of Course
exams for English, math, and science
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Students enrolled in private high schools
must apply for College Credit Plus funding
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After applying, families will be notified of
the maximum number of credit hours
that will be paid for through College
Credit Plus
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Students/families may choose to pay for
additional courses on their own
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#1: Submit a completed Intent to
Participate form to
CCPIntentLetter@education.ohio.gov
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April 1, 2018
#2: Parents must set up a SAFE account
with the Ohio Department of Education
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#3: Once the parent has a SAFE account,
follow the online directions for requesting
access to the College Credit Plus funding
application
#4: Within the funding application, upload
the student’s college letter of admission
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#5: Complete the entire funding application
and press “SUBMIT” on or before
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You will receive an email confirmation that
you have successfully submitted the
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Within a few weeks, you will receive
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Follow the instructions to open your SAFE
account and download the funding letter
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Provide that letter to your college
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Funding
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If you choose to register for courses
before funding awards are finalized and
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Family will have to self-pay at the
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Drop the courses
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Visit
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Click on the “Applying for College Credit
Plus Hours (nonpublic and homeschooled
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The application process will begin in
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Remember: The deadline is April 13, 2018
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Tests:
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High School: Tests are sometimes
given weekly or at the end of the
chapter
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College: Tests are generally fewer in
number covering more material
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Study Time:
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High School: Required homework
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College: Standard rule of 2 to 3 hours
of homework for every hour spent in
class (3 to 5 hours per day)
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Knowledge Acquisition:
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High School: Information provided
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require more independent thinking,
longer writing assignments, and out-
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High School: Numerous quizzes,
tests, and homework assignments
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College: Fewer tests and fewer, if
any, homework assignments will be
used to determine final grades
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Parent Role:
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High School: Parents are strong
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and counselors
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College: Parent serves as a mentor and
support for the student; the college
views the student as independent
decision-maker
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Parent Role:
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College: The Family Education Rights
and Privacy Act (FERPA) protects
student education records
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Students can earn high school and
college credits at the same time
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Students can get a “head start” on
college degrees or certificates
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Students can experience college early
to understand the expectations of
college life
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Students can save tuition and textbook
costs
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If students fail or withdraw too late from
a college course, the high school will
seek reimbursement for the tuition
costs from the student/family to send to
the Ohio Department of Education
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The grades that students earn are on
the college transcript forever
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If students perform poorly, they may be
placed on academic probation or
dismissal by the college
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If students fail or withdraw often, future
financial aid may be impacted
negatively
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At public colleges or universities, no
cost to the students/families for tuition,
required fees, and books
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At private colleges or universities, a
small cost per credit hour may be
charged
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Some optional expenses are the
responsibility of the student/family
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Example: Parking and transportation
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High school counselors continue to
provide assistance to all College Credit
Plus students
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College advisors provide course
selection assistance
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Colleges must provide the same
supports to College Credit Plus
students as they do other students
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Student athletes should:
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Confirm their school is an Ohio High
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Learn the OHSAA requirements
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Student athletes should:
3. Know that summer term CCP courses
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be used to bring a student into
compliance with the OHSAA
requirements for interscholastic athletic
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Certain general education and
technical courses will transfer
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another public college
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Students must check with colleges to
confirm transferability
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Students should check
https://transfercredit.ohio.gov/
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transfer info
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Being “college-ready” is more than just
being academically ready
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Consider emotional and social transition
and college expectations
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Consider time management &
organizational skills
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Being “college-ready” is more than just
being academically ready
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Grades earned in a College Credit Plus
course are for high school AND college
credit and will be calculated into the
student’s GPA
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College Credit Plus credits will be
utilized in the calculation of financial aid
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April 1, 2018
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Students must complete the
Intent to
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CCPIntentLetter@education.ohio.gov
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April 13, 2018 at 5 p.m. EST
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Families must submit a complete
funding application (no extensions or
late applications are accepted)
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Check ACT and SAT dates
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Test early to meet college/university
admission deadlines (if required)
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Remember – Private high school
students must submit a letter of
acceptance to the college with the
funding application
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College/Universities
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Check each college’s deadline for
admission
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Find out about assessment testing
requirements
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Summer semester deadline will be
early as classes usually start in May
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Schools may add information
September 2017
College Credit Plus
Explore the College Credit Plus program in Ohio for Grades 7-12 students, allowing them to earn high school and college credits simultaneously. Learn about eligibility, course options, credit requirements, and how students can participate through assessment exams like ACT and SAT. This initiative offers students a head start in their academic journey by offering a variety of college-level courses in partnership with public and private institutions.
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Annual Information Sessions Private (Nonpublic) Schools Families and Students Information for the 2018-2019 School Year
What is College Credit Plus? College Credit Plus is Ohio s dual credit program Students earn high school and college credit at the same time Students enroll in college courses and adhere to the requirements of the college
What is College Credit Plus? Students in Grades 7 through 12: Must complete an assessment exam and be determined eligible for College Credit Plus May apply to any public college or participating private college May apply to multiple institutions
What is College Credit Plus? Students in Grades 7 through 12: May choose from a variety of college- level courses (as determined by placement testing) Must be Ohio residents
What is College Credit Plus? Students in Grades 7 through 12: Can earn credit to satisfy both high school and college requirements 3+ Credit Hours = 1 High School Unit Must successfully complete the courses in order to earn the credit
What is College Credit Plus? Students in Grades 7 through 12: May take classes in the summer, fall, and spring semesters May take courses at the high school1, college campus, or online 1This option is available if the high school has partnered with a college or university to offer college courses at the high school
How can students participate? Step 1: Students must be eligible for College Credit Plus participation based on assessment exam scores
How can students participate? Assessment exam examples: ACT, SAT, Accuplacer, ALEKS, PlaceU, MapleSoft Each college/university has different exam requirements
How can students participate? Students scores must indicate that they are ready for college-level courses in at least one area of the exam Colleges and universities will review students scores
How can students participate? If a student s scores are not college- level, other conditions may be considered depending on the exam scores and if the student has: Overall GPA (3.0) or Recommendation form/letter
How can students participate? Step 2: Students must apply for admission Contact the college to learn about their processes, paperwork and deadlines Colleges have the final decision on student admission
How can students participate? Step 3: If the student is considered eligible and has been admitted to the college/university, then the college will discuss course options with the student
What courses can a student take? College advisors will help students know which courses they can take Based on assessment scores Based on course pre-requisites
What courses can a student take? Courses can satisfy high school graduation requirements School counselors can help students understand requirements and course substitutions Schools might have additional requirements in addition to the state minimum
What courses can a student take? Courses must be college-level or non- remedial Courses must be nonreligious
What are other requirements? Grades College Credit Plus grades earned in the college course is the same grade that will be on the high school transcript Grades will be factored into the high school and college GPA
What are other requirements? Grades If a high school uses a weighted grading scale for Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, or Honors courses in a subject area, then College Credit Plus courses in the subject area will be weighted using the same scale
What are other requirements? Students may take College Credit Plus courses in subject areas that will satisfy graduation requirements Students must complete End of Course exams for English, math, and science
How many classes can students take? Students enrolled in private high schools must apply for College Credit Plus funding After applying, families will be notified of the maximum number of credit hours that will be paid for through College Credit Plus Students/families may choose to pay for additional courses on their own
How do students apply for funding? #1: Submit a completed Intent to Participate form to CCPIntentLetter@education.ohio.gov by April 1, 2018 #2: Parents must set up a SAFE account with the Ohio Department of Education
How do students apply for funding? #3: Once the parent has a SAFE account, follow the online directions for requesting access to the College Credit Plus funding application #4: Within the funding application, upload the student s college letter of admission
How do students apply for funding? #5: Complete the entire funding application and press SUBMIT on or before APRIL 13, 2018 at 5 p.m. EST You will receive an email confirmation that you have successfully submitted the application
How do students apply for funding? Within a few weeks, you will receive notification that the funding award letter is available. Follow the instructions to open your SAFE account and download the funding letter Provide that letter to your college
How do students apply for funding? Funding If you choose to register for courses before funding awards are finalized and the student is not awarded funds: Family will have to self-pay at the college s standard rate or Drop the courses
How do students apply for funding? Visit www.ohiohighered.org/ccp Click on the Applying for College Credit Plus Hours (nonpublic and homeschooled families) for updated instructions
How do students apply for funding? The application process will begin in February 2018 for the 2018-2019 school year Remember: The deadline is April 13, 2018 at 5 p.m. EST
What are differences between high school and college? Tests: High School: Tests are sometimes given weekly or at the end of the chapter College: Tests are generally fewer in number covering more material
What are differences between high school and college? Study Time: High School: Required homework ranges between 1 to 3 hours per day College: Standard rule of 2 to 3 hours of homework for every hour spent in class (3 to 5 hours per day)
What are differences between high school and college? Knowledge Acquisition: High School: Information provided mostly in-class. Out-of-class research is minimal. College: Coursework will generally require more independent thinking, longer writing assignments, and out- of-class research
What are differences between high school and college? Grades: High School: Numerous quizzes, tests, and homework assignments College: Fewer tests and fewer, if any, homework assignments will be used to determine final grades
What are differences between high school and college? Parent Role: High School: Parents are strong advocates working closely with teachers and counselors College: Parent serves as a mentor and support for the student; the college views the student as independent decision-maker
What are differences between high school and college? Parent Role: College: The Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) protects student education records
What are the benefits of participating? Students can earn high school and college credits at the same time Students can get a head start on college degrees or certificates
What are the benefits of participating? Students can experience college early to understand the expectations of college life Students can save tuition and textbook costs
What are the consequences of underperforming? If students fail or withdraw too late from a college course, the high school will seek reimbursement for the tuition costs from the student/family to send to the Ohio Department of Education The grades that students earn are on the college transcript forever
What are the consequences of underperforming? If students perform poorly, they may be placed on academic probation or dismissal by the college If students fail or withdraw often, future financial aid may be impacted negatively
What are the expenses for College Credit Plus? At public colleges or universities, no cost to the students/families for tuition, required fees, and books At private colleges or universities, a small cost per credit hour may be charged
What are the expenses for College Credit Plus? Some optional expenses are the responsibility of the student/family Example: Parking and transportation
What are the support services for students? High school counselors continue to provide assistance to all College Credit Plus students College advisors provide course selection assistance Colleges must provide the same supports to College Credit Plus students as they do other students
What about athletic eligibility? Student athletes should: 1. Confirm their school is an Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) member 2. Learn the OHSAA requirements
What about athletic eligibility? Student athletes should: 3. Know that summer term CCP courses may not be used to bring a student into compliance with the OHSAA requirements for interscholastic athletic participation
Will the course credits transfer? Certain general education and technical courses will transfer especially from one public college to another public college Students must check with colleges to confirm transferability Students should check https://transfercredit.ohio.gov/ for transfer info
What does being college- ready mean? Being college-ready is more than just being academically ready Consider emotional and social transition and college expectations Consider time management & organizational skills
What does being college- ready mean? Being college-ready is more than just being academically ready Grades earned in a College Credit Plus course are for high school AND college credit and will be calculated into the student s GPA College Credit Plus credits will be utilized in the calculation of financial aid
What are the deadlines? April 1, 2018 Students must complete the Intent to Participate form to CCPIntentLetter@education.ohio.gov April 13, 2018 at 5 p.m. EST Families must submit a complete funding application (no extensions or late applications are accepted)
What are the deadlines? Check ACT and SAT dates Test early to meet college/university admission deadlines (if required) Remember Private high school students must submit a letter of acceptance to the college with the funding application
What are the deadlines? College/Universities Check each college s deadline for admission Find out about assessment testing requirements Summer semester deadline will be early as classes usually start in May
Do you have other questions? www.ohiohighered.org/ccp
