College Credit Plus
College Credit Plus Overview:
College Credit Plus is a statewide Ohio program that allows qualified students in grades 7-12 to take college courses for both high school and college credit. This program aims to promote rigorous academic pursuits and provide various options to college-ready students. Taking a college course from a public college or university is free. That means no cost to the family of public and private school students for tuition, books, or fees.
Click here to view the 2025-2026 CCP Information Session
Click here to complete the 2025-2026 College Credit Plus Intent to Participate Form
Sign up for important CCP messages by texting @3639843 to 81010
For more information, visit the following website:
The Department of Higher Education
CCP college/university information:
College Credit Plus - Youngstown State University
College Credit Plus - Kent State University-Trumbull
College Credit Plus - Belmont Community College
College Credit Plus - Cuyahoga Community College
Important Dates to Remember:
April 1 – Last day to submit the annual CCP Intent to Participate Form
April 7– Last day to complete the YSU CCP New Student Application or Continuing Application
April – Last National ACT accepted for admissions review for all NEW students applying to YSU in the fall
April 15 – Last day to complete KSU-T Application for summer
May 10 – Last day to complete the BC CCP Application (transcript & permission form) for summer
June 1 – Last day to complete KSU-T Application for fall
September 27 - Last day to complete the BC Application (transcript & permission form) for spring
October 15 – Last day to complete the KSU-T CCP Application for spring
CCP LHS Eligibility Testing, Application Days, College Placement Testing, Orientation Days, & Information Sessions:
November - BC Spring Orientation for new students enrolled in HS Based and/or Online classes
December/January – Eligibility Testing for new students (YSU, BC & KSU-T)
January 28 – BC CCP Application Day
January 24 – YSU CCP Application Day
May 2 – YSU CCP Orientation Day
May 2 - YSU Placement Testing
August - CCP Information Meeting for New Students & Families (if you are enrolled in a fall class it is recommended that you attend)
November - CCP Information Night for Students and Families
Before you Apply:
Discuss the program with your parents/guardians & review college/university online brochures & handbooks.
If you or your parents/guardians have questions about the program, schedule an appointment with Mrs. Jones.
Understand Eligibility, Admissions, and Course Placement for each university.
If you have not taken the ACT or SAT - schedule to take the February April ACT or the March SAT.
ACT Test Dates, SAT Test Dates
Information you will need for Application Days:
New Students
Social Security number
Student's personal email address (not your school email)
Student cell phone number
Parent/guardian email address
Previous address information if you have lived at your current address for less than two years
Continuing Students
Your college ID & email (e.g., if you have taken classes at YSU, you will need your Penguin Portal username & password)
Necessary CCP Forms to Participate
Important Forms and Resources:
CCP Ohio Department of Education FERPA Letter to Families
CCP Course Substitution Crosswalk
Ohio Transfer to Degree Guarantee