An introduction for students and families College Credit Plus An introduction for students and families

What is College Credit Plus?

Opportunity to Earn College Credit College Credit Plus Opportunity to Earn College Credit Grades 7 – 12 College-ready students Many college course options Public colleges are free Private colleges may include small cost 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. 

College-readiness determined by college. No minimum GPA required. College Credit Plus College-readiness determined by college. No minimum GPA required. College Readiness for most universities now is determined by ACT scores. In order to be accepted into Miami for CCP, students must earn a 22 in Reading and an 18 in English on the ACT. If ACT has not been taken, you may take the Accuplacer at Miami – you must receive an 80 or higher in Reading, 5 or higher in Writing, 55 or higher in Math. UC Blue Ash follows the same process … if you have taken the ACT, they will use the Act Scores. If you have not taken the ACT, and accuplacer test will be administered by the university.

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. Miami’s application deadline is April 1 for summer semester / May 1st for Fall admittance. UC’s application deadline is April 1.

College Credit Plus Student Choice Students can choose any course that applies toward a degree or workforce certification at a public (or participating private) college. 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.

Graduate with College Credit College Credit Plus Graduate with College Credit Earn up to 30 college credit hours per academic year; Including Summer Term. No more than 120 college credit hours while in the program.

Summer Requirements CCP does include summer term courses College Credit Plus Summer Requirements CCP does include summer term courses

College Credit Plus Summer Requirements Summer term will apply as the 1st term of the next school year. A college’s summer term may begin in May. There may be multiple sessions within a summer term.

College Credit Plus Summer Requirements If you want to participate in summer term, you must submit your letter of intent to participate early enough to apply and gain admission to the college and register for course(s) in the spring. April 1st for Miami University – April 1st for UC ---- Here’s the deal… you have to apply and be accepted before applying for funding. You must have funding approved before you can enroll in courses. For Miami and UC... Summer terms begin in May. So, if you are wanting to do summer courses, I would give you a deadline of Feb 15th application so that you can get acceptance and turn around to apply for funding before April as enrollment for summer term opens up near the end of April beginning of May.

Nonpublic & Home School Students College Credit Plus Nonpublic & Home School Students Submit your letter of intent to participate Gain admission to the college Apply for and be awarded state funding. State funding will be awarded in/by May. If you choose to register for courses before funding awards are made, you will have to self-pay or drop the course(s) if you are awarded funds.

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. One of the great features offered with the CCP program is the Pathways feature. Participating colleges and universities have created course pathways to help ensure students are taking courses that will be beneficial for them and their future plans. As part of the paperwork packet I have given you, I included UCBA’s sample pathways for Psychology and Liberal Arts.

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

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

College Credit Plus 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.

Students attending a public college College Credit Plus Books and Fees Students attending a public college do not pay for fees. Students attending a private college may have a cost that includes fees. Book costs for both private and public colleges are at the expense of the student.

Cheap Textbook Options College Credit Plus Cheap Textbook Options Chegg www.chegg.com Other Online Sites: Campus Book Rentals Bookrenter.com eCampus.com knetbooks Amazon Barnes & Noble CHECK OUT THIS SITE FOR A REVIEW OF ALL TOP ONLINE RENTERS http://textbook-rentals-online-review.toptenreviews.com/ Chegg is the most popular textbook rental around. Typical cost of a rental is around $40. The company will send you the textbook and a return box – it’s easy and convenient. If you wish to purchase the textbook after the class, you do have that option. You also have the option to extend the rental, however, the rental periods do typically last the duration of the semester. You also have the option of highlighting in your book if you feel that it is absolutely necessary.

Student Covers Parking Expenses College Credit Plus Student Covers Parking Expenses

Consider Your Personal Academic Goals College Credit Plus Consider Your Personal Academic Goals Example of Caelyn Boyd – she has high goals for her post high school academic life --- her goal is to help reduce some of that cost by taking more classes at no cost during high school. Some students want to take a class that is more suited to their interests, some would like more of a challenge. Discuss with your student their reasons.

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.

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

College Credit Plus Let’s Get Started Step 1: Letter of Intent to School and ODE Step 2: Apply to College of Choice Step 3: ACT in April / Placement Testing Step 4: Create a SAFE Account Step 5: Apply for Funding Step 6: Receive Acceptance Letters Step 7: Register for Classes 2. Miami Deadline= April 1st, UCBA deadline = April 1st… if you are doing summer classes, these deadlines will be moved forward to February 15th. 4/5. Funding application deadline is April 13th (summer students will be March 15th) --- All students wishing to have costs covered by the state will need to apply under OPTION B 6. By May 20th

College Credit Plus Deadline for Students: By February 15, you must tell us if you intend to participate next year. FEB 15 2 copies of the Letter of Intent 1 copy of Letter of Intent to me – by next February 15 1 copy of Letter of Intent to be mailed out to ODE or emailed to CCPIntentLetter@education.ohio.gov

SAFE ACCOUNT College Credit Plus To apply for funding, each student will have to apply for a SAFE Account on the ODE website. – to do this, you will need a social security number ready. For assistance with the SAFE portal, please see me and I can direct you towards some online resource aids.

Participating Colleges College Credit Plus Participating Colleges Universities: Miami University University of Cincinnati Community Colleges Cincinnati State Technical & Community College Sinclair Community College I have given information regarding Miami and UC. If you are interested in Sinclair or Cincinnati State, please let me know and we can get their information for you.

Apply To College Miami University – Deadline April 1st College Credit Plus Apply To College Miami University – Deadline April 1st http://www.regionals.miamioh.edu/admission/admission/ccp/apply-for-ccp-admission.htm University of Cincinnati – Deadline March 15 http://www.ucblueash.edu/admissions/collegecreditplus.html Sinclair – April 1 http://www.sinclair.edu/precollege/ccp/ UC Placement by May 1st Mail to ODE Center for School Options and Finance an application for Non-­Public Student Participation in College Credit Plus (CCP) Option B.

Advantages & Disadvantages College Credit Plus Advantages & Disadvantages College Experience Type of Classes Offered College Pathway & 3 Year Bachelors Degree Summer Program

Advantages & Disadvantages College Credit Plus Advantages & Disadvantages Responsibility, Maturity, Organization, More Study Time, Self Advocate Frequency of Classes Transportation CCP Grades go on High School Transcript (Good or Bad) Must Earn a « C » or Higher

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