CCP Information Session

What is College Credit Plus?

College Credit Plus is Ohio’s dual enrollment program where students earn both high school and college credit at the same time

• Students may apply to any public or participating private college
• Students may apply and take courses at multiple colleges

Who’s Eligible?

• Students in grades 7-12
• Ohio residents
• Students who meet academic eligibility standards (determined by the State)  
• Students who meet the admissions requirements for the college/university (may be different for each college) 
• Students who are “College Ready”

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What does it mean to be “College-Ready”?

More than just academically ready

• Emotional and social transition
• Meeting college expectations
• Time management and organizational skills
• Some college classes have content that is oriented toward a mature or adult student. College instructors will not modify the course content for CCP students.
• Ohio requires new CCP students & parents to complete a Mature Content Permission Slip

How is College Different from High School?

FERPA

• The “Family Education Rights and Privacy Act” (FERPA)
• Protects student education records
• Parents do not have access to student’s academic records
• Colleges reserve the right to communicate student record information with appropriate high school officials who have an “educational need to know”
• “Permission to Release Information Form” – students written consent to share information with a third party
• This will give parents a limited access to their student’s records

Benefits of CCP

• Students can:
• Earn high school & college credits at the same time
• Get a “head start” on career plans
• Start & potentially complete a degree or certificate program
• Understand the expectations of college life
• Save tuition & textbook costs
• Have more class opportunities & a flexible schedule

Intent to Participate Form 

• Students must complete the Intent to Participate form and submit it to their high school by April 1, for the upcoming academic year
• This is the only way CCP students can receive state funding 
• Not a binding contract & students can decide not to participate even if they sign it. 
• This form is separate than the college application 
• Some expenses are not covered (Ex: parking, transportation, calculators, optional materials, etc.) 
• On the Intent to Participate form, students indicate a tentative plan to use Option A or Option B for payment of the College Credit Plus courses

How Many Credits Can Students Take?

• Up to 30 credits per academic year, includes high school classes:
• Calculation: 30 – ( ____ high school units x 3) = ___ (max CCP credits)
• Example: 30 – (3 high school units x 3) = 21 CCP credits
• College classes can range from 1 to 5 credits
• If a student enrolls in more than 30 credits, they can either:
• Drop the course (during the 100% refund period) or
• Pay for the entire course (including tuition, fees, books) at the college’s standard rates
• Lifetime maximum credits per student is 120

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When Can Students Take Classes?

• Summer is the lead academic term
• Student athletes should know - summer term CCP courses cannot count for athletic eligibility for that academic year

Where Can Students Take Classes?

*The option to take courses at the high school is only available if the high school has partnered with a college or university to offer courses at the high school

What Courses can Students Take?

• Students must meet prerequisites for all courses they take. 
• Students must complete their first 15 credits in Level I courses
• These are transferable to public Ohio universities
• See College/University’s website for a list of Level I courses
• Students can take courses that: 
• Fulfill high school graduation requirements 
• Students must work with high school counselors to ensure they are meeting any mandatory testing or other high school requirements
• Part of a career pathway that interests them
• Part of a major or degree requirement

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Non-Allowable Courses

• Private applied courses with one-on-one instruction 
• Example: guitar, piano, etc. 
• Courses with high fees 
• Study abroad courses 
• Physical education courses 
• Example: yoga, weight-lifting, etc.
• Pass/Fail graded courses
• Remedial courses or sectarian/religious courses

15-Credit & 30-Credit Pathway Examples

*See College/University for other career certificate or pathway options

Grades & GPA

• CCP grades earned in college courses are the same grades that will appear on the high school transcript 
• If a student fails or withdraws from the course, the college transcript and high school transcript will reflect the student’s final grade. 
• If students do not earn a passing grade or withdraw too late from college courses, the high school may require students/families* to reimburse the tuition that the district paid
• Grades will be factored into the high school and college GPA 
• If a high school uses a weighted grading scale for Advanced Placement or Honors courses in a subject area, CCP courses in the same subject area will be weighted using the same scale
• Students must successfully complete the courses in order to earn the credit
• CCP grades/courses stay on the student’s college transcript permanently

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*If a student is considered “economically disadvantaged”, a school may not seek reimbursement

CCP Probation & Dismissal

*Each high school must have a policy describing the process for appeals

What Support Services are Available?

• High school guidance counselor
• College advisors/counselors
• Colleges provide the same academic supports to CCP students as they do traditional students
• Learning Center/Tutoring
• Library Access/Research Databases
• Advising/Counseling
• Accommodations (IEP or 504 Plans)

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Will my Credits Transfer?

• Most courses will transfer, especially from one public college to another public college
• Students must check with colleges to confirm transferability
• Visit transfercredit.ohio.gov or transferology.com for more resources

CCP at Lakeland!

• Over 1,600 CCP students 
• Over 1/3 of all Lakeland students 
• Lakeland has over 140 degree & certificate programs
• Lakeland courses can fulfill high school graduation requirements 
• Students must meet the prerequisites for any course they take! 
• Lakeland offers online, in-person, or hybrid courses 
• CCP Certificate programs are available:
• Welding, Information Technology, Health Tech, Real Estate, Business, Engineering, and MORE!

CCP Eligibility Requirements at Lakeland!

• Students entering the 7^th, 8^th, or 9^th grade must take the Accuplacer placement test.
• FREE test prep recourses are on Lakeland’s website

CCP students must meet the college readiness standards for English

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Getting Started Checklist:

• Attend a CCP Information Session
• Submit Intent to Participate form to High School – due April 1
• Apply Online at lakelandcc.edu/apply
• Create an account
• Complete the CCP Application (Social Security Number required)
• Complete the CCP Permission Slip and send to CCPinfo@lakelandcc.edu (form available on Lakeland’s website)
• Request your high school transcript be sent to CCPinfo@lakelandcc.edu
• Prepare & take the ACCUPLACER Exam or submit ACT/SAT scores (if needed)
• Monitor your email for CCP Acceptance information (subject line: CCP Acceptance)
• Complete the CCP Online Orientation & CCP Student Questionnaire (available via myLakeland, Blackboard)
• After the online orientation is complete, send an email to CCPinfo@lakelandcc.edu, for registration steps

Lakeland’s CCP Office:

Email: ccpinfo@lakelandcc.edu

Phone: 440.525.7730

Web: lakelandcc.edu/CCP

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