1. Westfall Local Schools
College Credit Plus
Westfall Local Schools

2. What is College Credit Plus (CCP)?
College Credit Plus (CCP), formerly known as PSEO, is a program that allows students in grades 7-12 the opportunity to be enrolled in both high school and college course work at the same time.
Students MUST apply for acceptance to the university/college they would like to attend for CCP

3. Continued…
Carefully develop your plan, including selecting the option and courses you hope to take, with your high school officials before registering.

4. Important Things to Consider…
Students involved in CCP will be taking college level courses.
Students will be applying to a university/college and will be accepted to that institution based on its admission requirements. Each institution has its own admission requirements. It is the responsibility of the student to look into these requirements through contacting the institution directly or looking online.
Westfall Local School District has no control over the acceptance of a student to CCP or a university/college.
It is the responsibility of the student to contact the university/college he/she would like to attend for CCP.

5. Important Things to Consider…
FERPA - CCP students are considered college students upon participation in the program. Under FERPA, college records are not to be released to anyone, including parents, without written permission from the student.
Grades from CCP will appear on a high school transcript.
Grades from CCP will appear on the college transcript the student is attending. These grades must be presented if/when a student applies to another college as a high school graduate.
Students are subject to a college’s academic probation and/or dismissal from their institution.

6. Important Things to Consider…
Majority of colleges have a C- as their academic probation level. Each college is different. It is imperative that you are aware of any repercussions that may affect your student based upon an academic probation status.
CCP is free to students. HOWEVER, if a student fails a course, they MUST pay back the cost of tuition and books for the failed course!
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7. Important Things to Consider…
Credits transfer from public to private colleges fairly easily. Once again, though a college may accept a student’s CCP credits they may not be accepted by your student’s chosen major.
Things I have heard from private colleges.
We won’t accept CCP credits.
We will accept CCP credits as electives only. They won’t count toward a student’s “major” requirements.
We won’t accept credits from another private college.
We will only accept “post high school” credits. (That means credits you’ve earned AFTER your high school graduation.
We will not accept ANY online credits.
It is CRAZY, SUPER IMPORTANT that you ask an admissions office things like this…..

8. Letter of Intent
If a student is interested in participating in College Credit Plus for the school year, he/she MUST sign a Letter of Intent and return it to Mr. Rediger/Mrs. Brown NO LATER than April 1st.
This does not mean you cannot change your mind. It is simply required by the State of Ohio for recording purposes.

9. Partnering Institutions
Ohio Christian University (Trailblazer Academy)
Ohio University – Chillicothe
Columbus State Community College
The Ohio State University (The Ohio State Academy)
Ohio University-Lancaster

10. Summer Sessions
Students ARE able to take courses during summer sessions. Be advised that summer sessions have earlier application deadline IF you are interested.

11. Trailblazer Academy – Ohio Christian University
To participate, students must meet the following requirements:
3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale.      
ACT Score of 19 or Higher or SAT equivalent (the ACT COMPASS placement exam is also accepted) 
To apply for the Trailblazer Academy Program:
Complete the paper OR online application (no application fee)
Submit Guidance Form
Submit an official high school transcript to Ohio Christian University Admission Office
Submit ACT/SAT/***COMPASS scores -
Website:
** Application due to Ohio Christian by May 1, 2018 **

12. Ohio University - Chillicothe
For extensive admission requirements visit:
Application Process:
Submit completed application no later than April 1st. This is available at OU-C (onsite/online) or in guidance office
Enclose $20 nonrefundable application fee
Have transcript sent directly to OU-C from Westfall
Submit verification of completion of OGT (if applicable)
Take Compass placement testing at OU-C no later than May 1st.
OU-C will notify you of acceptance through mail. Upon acceptance, it is your responsibility to set up Compass Placement Testing by calling
Questions regarding this program should be directed to Beth Barnes at
** Application due to OU-C no later than May 1, 2018 **

13. Columbus State Community College
Admission Requirements can be found online:
Application Process:
The application can be found online at the above link.
Students must take the Compass Placement tests.
Scheduling information for these tests can be found online --
CCP students will not be able to register for classes until after June 1st.
Full acceptance is based on completing an online CCP Orientation Session.
For questions associated with career counseling and academic advising for CC+ students, contact Westfall’s CCP advisor at
For general questions, please
** Application and orientation forms must be completed by May 1, 2018 for consideration **

14. ** Application due to OSU no later than May 1, 2018 **
The Ohio State Academy -
The Ohio State University
For extensive admission requirements visit:
Application Process:
Completed online application (see below for login information), including a 300-word essay.
Completed High School Information Form, signed by high school counselor or principal
Official transcript of high school course work
Standardized test scores (ACT, SAT) must be sent directly from College Board
Online Application:
Create your account at
Log in to and complete your application.
Contact information:
Phone:
** Application due to OSU no later than May 1, 2018 **

15. Next Steps…
If interested in College Credit Plus, fill out the Letter of Intent and return to Mr. Rediger/Mrs. Brown NO LATER than April 1st.
Apply for admission to the institution of your choosing.
Schedule to take the Accuplacer or other test by May 1, 2018
Schedule an individual appointment with Mr. Rediger/Mrs. Brown by February