College Credit Plus

College Credit Plus 2022-2023: Overview

College Credit Plus is a statewide Ohio program that provides an opportunity for qualified students in grades 7-12 to take college courses for both high school and college credit. The purpose of this program is to promote rigorous academic pursuits and provide a wide variety of 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 2023-2024 CCP Public Information Session

Click here to complete the 2023-2024 College Credit Plus Intent to Participate Form 

Click here to complete the College Credit Plus Permission 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 - Eastern Gateway Community College

Important Dates to Remember

• April 1 – Last day to submit the annual Letter of Intent to participate in CCP to the LHS Guidance Office (Mr. Jones)
• April 7– Last day to complete the YSU CCP New Student Application or Continuing Application
• April – Last National ACT test accepted for admissions review for all NEW students applying to YSU in fall 
• June 1 – Last day to complete the EGCC CCP Application for summer & fall 
• May 1 – Last day to complete KSU-T Application for summer & fall 
• November 1 – Last day to complete the EGCC CCP Application 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

• January  – Eligibility Testing for new students (YSU, EGCC & KSU-T)
• January - EGCC Spring Orientation for new students enrolled in a HS Based and/or Online  classes
• January  – EGCC CCP Application Day 
• January – YSU CCP Application Day 
• May – EGCC CCP Orientation Day 
• May -  YSU Placement Testing
• August - CCP Information Meeting for New Students & Families (if you are enrolled in a fall class it 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.  

• • YSU Brochure
  • EGCC Handbook
  • KSU-Trumbull
• • If you or your parents/guardians have any questions about the program, schedule an appointment with Mrs. Jones.
  • Understand Eligibility, Admissions & 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 personal email address
    • 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)

  Important Forms and Resources:

  CCP Course Substitution Crosswalk

  Ohio Transfer to Degree Guarantee 

  CCP 30 Credit Calculator Worksheet

  CCP Risks & Benefits

  OHSAA Guidelines for Student Athletic Eligibility