David Bryant, Guidance Counselor

What is College Credit Plus? The State of Ohio’s dual enrollment program It is an opportunity for students to earn both high school and college credit by taking college level coursework. The purpose of this program is to promote rigorous academic pursuits and to provide a wide variety of options to college-ready students. It allows students to earn college credit for potentially no cost while in grades 7 through 12, thus saving some money when the student enters college.

What College or University can I attend? You can take CCP courses through any public college or university, as well as any private college or university that chooses to participate. Students must meet the enrollment criteria of the college or university that they choose to attend. This includes required placement testing. Consideration should be given to the worldview of the college or university and how it aligns with that of the family.

How is CCP funded for students of chartered non-public or home schools? The state general assembly will allocate a set amount of funds for this program each year. (Separate for chartered non-public & homeschool) The state will award a specific number of semester hours. Generally, seniors get the highest award amounts and they tend to decrease with grade level.

To participate as a chartered non-public student through LCA… You are first and foremost a student at Legacy Christian Academy. You will earn a high school diploma from LCA You must pay full tuition to LCA Credits earned at college are automatically added to your high school transcript LCA provides college textbooks for CCP funded classes, as well as other support

I homeschool, but take classes at LCA… You notify your local school superintendent, and receive a Superintendent Letter Excusing your Student from Compulsory Attendance. Apply for CCP as a homeschool student. You are responsible for the cost of textbooks. LCA does not automatically transcript your college credits

What if I apply and don’t get funding, or enough funding? You can choose not to participate. Self pay (2017-18 rate). Cedarville -- $175/credit hour Others, you pay the normal rate, unless they have made an arrangement with the state to charge a lower rate to high school students.

Are there some potential costs? Students / parents are responsible for all transportation and parking costs. Books for classes that are covered under CCP funding will be paid for by Legacy Christian Academy. Books for classes that are self funded (or if you are a homeschool student) are the responsibility of the student / parents. Failing a CCP course can result in having to pay for the course.

What classes can I take? No religious class can be taken through the CCP program, so students must take their Bible classes at LCA, or self paid at a Christian university. Students must also take Current Social Problems at LCA. Other than that, students can choose any course that applies toward a degree or workforce certification. Colleges have produced various suggested “pathways” that students can use and provide advisors to help students to select courses that can benefit them. Summer work is now funded by CCP.

Will my credits earned transfer to any college or university? Many entry-level courses earned at an Ohio public college are guaranteed to transfer to any other Ohio public college. Credits earned at private colleges, or those that you want to transfer to an out-of-state institution, will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis by the institution you are seeking to attend.

Where can I take CCP courses? Classes can be taken at the college or university. Many courses are offered in an online format. Legacy Christian will give students additional “study hall” periods and computer access to help facilitate the taking of online college courses. Calculus is instructed in our classroom, by our instructor, for college credit through Urbana University.

CCP courses can be taken if… 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.

What credit do I get? Courses count for both high school and college credit and will appear on both your high school and college transcripts. Three semester hours of college credit equals one high school credit. Courses taken through CCP will count in your high school GPA and class rank. All CCP courses are given the same .5 GPA bump that our honors classes are given.

What are the benefits of CCP? Free / low cost college credit. Access to courses in areas that interest me that are not available at my high school. Dual credit

What are the concerns and cautions about participation in CCP? Is my student college ready? You are beginning a college record that will follow you throughout your college career. This can affect future college enrollment and financial aid decisions. Failing a CCP course can result in having to pay for the course and not receiving a high school credit requirement for graduation. Does your student have the maturity to interact with college-aged students / adults?

What are the concerns and cautions about participation in CCP? What do I lose? The high school experience… connectedness with friends & teachers… senior trip… Extracurricular participation? “Childhood”… growing up too fast Parent access to information / interaction with professors Who is my student in class with? Even in an online class, there is interaction with other students.

What are the concerns and cautions about participation in CCP? What is my student learning? Is the course content age appropriate? Does the course contradict your family’s worldview? Loss of Biblical integration / Christian teacher that would be present in the LCA course.

What do I do if I want to participate? Intent to Participate form due to ODE by April 1st Email them directly to: CCPIntentLetter@education.ohio.gov Please carbon copy to dbryant@legacyknights.org Apply to the college or university of your choice. You must be accepted prior to applying to the state for funding Deadline is April 13th, 2018, 5:00pm

Is testing required? Placement testing Cedarville ACT or SAT Sinclair & Clark State Accuplacer or ACT My understanding… per HB 41, colleges must cover the cost of admissions testing. All LCA juniors taking state funded ACT on February 27th. All others– registration deadline for April 14th ACT is March 9th

What do I do if I want to participate? Establish a SAFE account at: https://safe.ode.state.oh.us/portal Within this SAFE account, you will submit your college acceptance letter(s) and fill out an application for funding Complete your CCP funding application The deadline is April 13, 2018, 5:00pm You will receive your funding award notification within your College Credit Plus Funding Application located in your SAFE Account Videos and Manual are linked at LCA Guidance Website