1. College Credit plus
November 2018

2. College Credit Plus (CCP)
CCP is a program that provides an opportunity for high school students to take college courses during high school at no cost to the family
Private colleges may include cost per credit hour.
Introductory notes.

3. Who can participate in CCP?
Students who are motivated and mature
Students who are academically strong
Students who want to explore academic areas that may not be available at GHS
Students who have the time to devote to college courses
Students in grades 7-12 who meet admissions criteria & prerequisites for desired courses
Student must apply to the college or university for College Credit Plus.
Objectives for instruction and expected results and/or skills developed from learning.

4. Breaking Down CCP Benefits Risks
Earn up to 30 credits per school year (depending on high school course load)
Receive both high school and college credit
1 high school credit for 3 semester hours at college
Weighted GPA if AP course offered in same subject area at GHS
Can begin in the summer (but not used for athletic eligibility)
Risks
Not all colleges accept CCP credit
Transcripted credit cannot be denied regardless of grade earned
Starting college transcript that must be reported to any college you will matriculate to
If course is failed, costs must be reimbursed by student/family or if dropped after the CCP institution’s withdraw date
Athletic eligibility for OHSAA & NCAA
Beginning course details and/or books/materials needed for a class/project.

5. Things to consider… Future plans
Age differential of students in course
Time commitments
Following the academic policies of the college as well
Extracurricular activities
High school courses
Responsibilities at home
i.e. withdraw/add deadlines, grading policies
Work
Future financial aid impact if taking majority of courses through CCP
Transportation
Self-directed, faster pace and rigorous
No extra credit possible
Different school calendar/breaks
Relative vocabulary list.

6. Eligibility Requirements at Public Colleges/Universities
The Ohio State University-Newark
Completed application by May 1 including essay, transcript, and high school counselor form
ACT scores: 18 English, 22 Math, 22 Reading OR…
SAT scores: 480 Reading & 530 Math
Central Ohio Technical College (COTC)
Completed application including transcript and high school form
ACT scores: 21 English, 22 Math OR…
SAT scores: 450 in Reading, 430 in Writing, & 520 in Math
Met all prerequisites for course requirements
A schedule design for optional periods of time/objectives.

7. Eligibility Requirements at Private Colleges/Universities
It is up to private institutions to decide whether they wish to participate in CCP or another program to allow high school students to take college courses
Mount Vernon Nazarene University
Completed application, transcript, health form, and parent and school counselor certification by April 1
ACT scores: 19 composite, plus 18 English, 22 Reading, and 22 Math
Minimum of 2.5 cumulative GPA
Attend New Student Orientation in June
A schedule design for optional periods of time/objectives.

8. An alternative option to CCP
Take AP classes to try to earn AP credit that can transfer to college
Denison University’s Licking County Scholars Program
Does not fall under CCP
Typically for 12th grade students only and will apply to one course
3.4 GPA
Cost is 1/5 the tuition of regular Denison student
Credit listed on GHS transcript as received by GHS under credit flexibility option
A list of procedures and steps, or a lecture slide with media.

9. Next steps… Intent to Participate form for CCP due by April 1
If not turned in and later decide to apply, permission to take the course would need to be obtained from Superintendent, Jeff Brown.
Abide by all application requirements and deadlines for the CCP institution
All books must be returned to GHS unless the family chooses to purchase them from the school district
An opportunity for questions and discussions.

10. CCP Panel The Ohio State University-Newark
Central Ohio Technical College
Mount Vernon Nazarene University