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College Credit Plus

OHIO’S DUAL ENROLLMENT PROGRAM

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PREPARATION FOR THE 2025– 2026 SCHOOL YEAR

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College Credit Plus is Dual Enrollment

  • Students earn both high school & college credit

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  • Courses can meet both high school and college graduation requirements

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College Credit Plus is Free for Families

  • Tuition and books are covered by the school district for public school students

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  • Tuition and books are covered by state funds for non-public and home school students

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*** Students must meet state qualifications for funding

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What is Covered by CCP?

  • Tuition

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  • Books

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  • Fees (application fees, lab fees, etc.)

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Fees That May Be Charged to Families

  • Transportation

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  • Parking

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  • Optional fees
    • Recreation centers, etc.

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Who Can Participate?

Students who are:

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  • Ohio Residents

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  • Grades 7 – 12

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  • Meet Ohio College Readiness Guidelines

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Who Should Participate?

  • Students who are looking for a challenge

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  • Students who are academically ready for college

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  • Students who possess the social & emotional skills for college success

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Mature Content

  • College Coursework
    • Course content will not be adjusted for younger students
    • Controversial topics may occur in a variety of classes

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  • Books may have adult content

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  • Discussions (online and in class) may have adult content

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  • In order to participate in CCP, you and your parents will be required to acknowledge that you are mature enough to handle college coursework

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Legal Disclaimer

  • The subject matter of a course enrolled in under the college credit plus program may include mature subject matter or materials, including those of a graphic, explicit, violent, or sexual nature, that will not be modified based upon college credit plus enrollee participation regardless of where course instruction occurs.

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  • Application requirements: Students & Parents must complete CCP Permission Slip

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  • Enrollment Requirements: Students must submit survey questions to affirm they possess the necessary social & emotional maturity for college classes.

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What Colleges Are Part of CCP?

  • All public colleges in Ohio
    • Community Colleges

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    • 4-year Colleges

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  • Many private colleges

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Where Can You Take Classes?

  • Classes available in different locations

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    • In your high school: Composition I, Composition II, College Algebra, Beginning Spanish I, Beginning Spanish II, Twenty-First Century Skills,

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    • At a college campus

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    • Online

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Students Earn College Credit

  • Credit can be used to meet requirements for college degree

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  • Credit will transfer between public universities in Ohio (and many privates colleges too!)

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Students Gain Experience

  • Explore the world of college

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  • Consider academic programs and future careers

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  • Understand academic expectations

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Time to Degree

  • Some students may earn a certificate or associates degree while in high school

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  • Some students may graduate from college early

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  • Some students may have time to broaden their college experience
    • Double majors and or/minors
    • Co-curricular experiences that prepare for career

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Are There Any Risks?

  • Poor performance in college classes will have several effects:
    • Financial risk
      • Repayment for failure/ drops
      • May impact future need-based Financial Aid
    • Grades are on high school and college transcript
      • May affect future admission/scholarship opportunities

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  • Students who do poorly may be placed on probation and or dismissed

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Are There Any Risks?

  • Classes are “real” college classes
    • Courses are not modified based on student’s age

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    • College classes may assume prior knowledge from high school

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    • College classes are taught at faster pace
      • 1 semester of college = 1 year of high school

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What Should a Family Consider?

  • Student maturity
    • Courses are not modified for younger students
      • Student & Parent signature requirements

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    • Students will have a higher level of responsibility than in high school
      • Classes are taught at the college level regardless of location

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What Should a Family Consider?

  • Time Commitment
    • Courses taught at a faster pace

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    • Courses will require more out-of-classroom work

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    • Transportation to campus-based classes will reduce time for other activities

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What Should a Family Consider?

  • Calendar differences

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    • Classes taught on college campus may have different dates than high school

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    • Calamity days

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Is Your Child Ready?

  • Can your student advocate for themselves?
    • Parents will not have same level of access to grades, homework, etc.

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    • Students will have responsibility to initiate contact with faculty

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Differences between High School & College

  • FERPA – Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act

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    • HS – parents and students have equal access

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    • College – only students have access

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Differences between High School & College

  • Students with disabilities

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    • HS – IDEA
      • IEPs conferences with teacher, parent, student
      • Main concern – student success

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    • College – ADA
      • Accommodations available, but students must initiate process
      • Main concern – student access

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How to Participate?

  • Demonstrate College Readiness
    • Statewide standard determines statewide eligibility

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  • Apply for admission to a specific college
    • Admission criteria will vary by college
    • Admission will mirror criteria for incoming new students

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Statewide College Readiness Standard

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Test Optional Eligibility

  • Students can also become eligible for CCP without a standardized test

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  • Eligibility Requirements:
    • 3.0 Unweighted high school grade point average

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Course Eligibility

  • Students will start with “Level One” courses until they have earned 15 college credits
    • Colleges list their level one courses on their website

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  • Some classes are not eligible for CCP funding
    • Phys. Ed. Courses, individual lessons, etc.
    • Students can self-pay

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Maximum Credits

  • Students can earn up to 30 college credits in an academic year and up to 120 college credits before high school graduation
    • College classes usually are between 3 – 5 credit hours
    • Every year-long high school course = 3 college credit hours
  • Students will count both high school & college credits towards annual maximum

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CCP Maximum Credits Example

  • Emma is taking 5 high school classes – how many CCP credits can she take?

5 X 3 = 15

30 – 15 = 15

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  • Emma can take 15 total college credits during the academic year (fall, spring and summer)

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Next Steps

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Work With Your School

  • Meet with your counselor to investigate options

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  • Complete the CCP Letter of Intent by April 1

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Work With Your Potential College

  • Apply for admission

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    • Application process

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    • Deadlines

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    • Required documents

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Complete Testing if Needed

  • Which tests are required for your college?

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    • ACT/SAT – National Test Dates

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    • ACCUPLACER/ALEKS – available through college

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    • Testing deadlines

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Orientation & Advising

  • Each college will have process for new students to enroll

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  • Timelines will vary by college

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  • Ask questions!

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Additional Information

  • Questions?

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  • Talk with your school counselor

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  • Visit the CCP website for additional resources: www.ohiohighered.org/ccp

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