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AFTER courses start....
In MARCH and OCTOBER, complete your required CCP Advising check-in appointment. During this, you will need to secure approval of your course plan so you can register for your next semester in CCP.
- Discuss your long-term pathway. This should guide your selection of CCP courses.
- *Get the necessary plan approval in MyNC so you can register for your next term of CCP.
- *Set a reminder for the date your student group can register. CCP registers with Undeclared majors. (For registration dates, see Academic Calendars by Semester)
- When your registration opens, go to MyNC. Access your approved course plan for the term. Check you’ve designated an ‘Open’ section for each approved course that fits your schedule. (A section is the meeting detail.) Select ‘Register All’.
- To confirm you’ve successfully registered for class, look above your schedule in MyNC. Are the number of enrolled hours correct?
- If your first choice is full, continue to your second choice and so on…
- ‘Open’ sections are those that can be considered for registration.
- Forward a copy of your CCP schedule to your school counselor. Confirm you are within your allowable credits for CCP.
CCP Pathway Advising
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Applicant Instructions
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Supplemental Items: After submitting your application, stay signed in and complete your CCP Permission Slip & Questionnaire.
- Watch your email for instructions. Monitor your application.
*All docs must received for an application to be reviewed.
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Required Items:
- Transcript:
High school students, ask your guidance office to send NCSC your transcript with GPA and SSID number.
Middle school students, ask your guidance office to send NCSC your grade report, with GPA and SSID number. - CCP Eligibility Requirement:
This Ohio Requirement can be met in one of 3 ways. Options are listed here, and on this CCP Eligibility Chart (PDF). - CCP Permission Slip:
Have a parent/guardian sign this electronic form, located in your NCSC Admissions Account as Supplemental Items. - Student Questionnaire:
Sign this electronic form in your NCSC Admissions Account under Supplemental Items. Forms can also be completed manually and forwarded to ccp@ncstatecollege.edu. Forms are available for download from ODE/ODHE. - Test Scores
- (*Minimum test score or equivalent may be needed to enroll in select courses (English, Math and other identified courses.)
- Existing test scores can be forwarded to NCSC CCP, ccp@ncstatecollege.edu
- ACCUPLACER dates at NCSC are provided on the Testing Center Calendar.
- Transcript:
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Complete your required CCP Orientation here.
- Self-paced online module to review and complete
- Answer the questions at the end to complete the orientation requirement
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Request your first CCP Advising & Registration appointment: ccp@ncstatecollege.edu
- Include:
- Your first and last name, phone number, and the name of your school
- A good time of day for you and if you prefer zoom or in-person
- Any other info that would influence scheduling courses (i.e. credits available for CCP, transportation, careers you’re considering, etc.)
*To take courses in English, Math or Science, you may need to schedule the ACCUPLACER. Provide NCSC with existing ACT or ACCUPLACER scores, if applicable.
- Include:
Do I have to test for CCP with NCSC?
That depends on your GPA and which courses you’re seeking.
How do I schedule ACCUPLACER with NCSC?
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…how do I become CCP eligible?
- There are three ways you can meet CCP eligibility. This is a statewide requirement to participate in CCP. (OACC 3333-1-65.14)
- Review the options on the Ohio CCP Eligibility Chart, here (PDF).
- For more CCP information, visit the Ohio Dept. of Education CCP Homepage, here.
…when do I meet with my school counselor & start planning?
- Between Oct.-Feb. student and parent/guardian are to attend annual CCP Info Session at your high school or an ESC.
- By April 1 annually, public school students must submit a signed Intent to Participate form to the school counselor. *If you miss this deadline, you can submit by Nov. 1 to participate in CCP for Spring Term (Jan. classes).
- By April 1 annually, nonpublic and homeschool families must apply to the Ohio Dept. of Ed. for CCP funding (Feb-Apr 1). ODE will not accept late funding applications.
- Review your academic and financial responsibilities in CCP (PDF), along with college deadlines and procedures (Application, ACT or ACCUPLACER, advising, registration, course drop, etc.)
- *Failure to meet CCP deadlines delays your enrollment by one or more terms.
…what steps do I complete with NCSC?
- Start with the CCP Enrollment Checklist.
- Apply for CCP, and complete all required items.
- Consider a Pathway for course recommendations and to begin mapping courses to best serve you.
- If needed, schedule ACT or ACCUPLACER.
- Watch your email for updates! If you applied with your school email address, you may miss important NCSC emails.
CCP Planning Tools
Dual Credit: Earning credit for high school, college, and extracurricular eligibility
- In CCP, courses can help with requirements for high school graduation (PDF) and OHSAA eligibility.
- Work with your school counselor to confirm your individual requirements.
- Course descriptions and syllabi are provided in the NCSC Catalog.
Plan for success each step of the way.
- Our CCP Advisors/Success Coaches provide support and tools to help you identify career pathways, navigate course registration, and persist to a strong finish. Working together we can map the route to your destination, and plan for any potential detours. Keep in touch!
Earn your degree while in high school.
- In NCSC’s specialized early college cohort programs, CollegeNow Engineering, Business, Bioscience & Sci-Med Academy, students are attending college full time during 11th and 12th grade, to earn their Associate degree in May of their senior year.
Earn scholarship!
- Plan for the Tuition Freedom Scholarship (TFS).
The Tuition Freedom Scholarship awards up to two years of tuition to qualifying students, to continue your studies after high school at NCSC.
What is the criteria to qualify for TFS?
- Earn credit with NCSC through CCP or qualifying Career Center labs, AND fulfill the following requirements:
- For up to 64 credit hours of tuition freedom, complete 8-9 college credits through NCSC by the end of 12th grade.
- Or for up to 32 credits of tuition freedom, complete 6-7 college credits.
- Maintain a college and HS GPA of 2.75 or equivalent.
How do I apply for TFS?
- Submit the General Application for Admission to North Central State College.
- Submit your Tuition Freedom Scholarship application.
- Complete your FAFSA and all NCSC requirements by the deadlines.
Credits earned in CCP with NCSC or through Career Tech labs will apply toward the maximum allowable credit hours under the scholarship (up to 64, or an associate degree). Review the planning tools and work with your advising team to select courses from your pathway.
Why CCP?
The purpose of the CCP program is to enhance students’ career readiness and postsecondary success, while providing a wide variety of options to eligible students in grades 7-12, at no or limited costs to students and families. Our teams help students like you with enrolling in CCP and navigating college in a space that works for you and your schedule (at NCSC, online, or within your high school). Students in CCP are earning dual credit (credit for both high school and college), which can can help meet OHSAA eligibility, fulfill high school graduation requirements — and transfer toward your college degree.
- Discover our 15-30 hour CCP Pathways & Ohio Guaranteed Transfer Pathways.
- Plan pathway courses. Explore interests and career possibilities.
- Earn college credits and experience college-level pace and academic rigor.
- Offset the cost and time to earn a college degree.
- Fulfill degree requirements at NCSC
- Transfer credits to another college or university.
- NCSC after CCP? Explore our scholarship offerings, flexible course options, 60 associate degrees, two bachelor’s degrees, numerous certificate programs, and transfer opportunities.
Each fall, North Central State College welcomes CCP students from all over Ohio. Each spring, hundreds of CCP Seniors decide to continue their education with NCSC after high school. These students gain more than just their college education. Did you know that 3 out of 4 students are graduating from NCSC debt-free? Earn your degree and minimize college debt? Yep, we can help with that.
Come for a visit, say hello, and learn how you can get started with CCP and North Central State College.
FIRST TERM Considerations:
3 Parts to Getting Started
- Apply to NCSC & Meet CCP Program Eligibility (Ohio’s CCP eligibility requirements)
- Submit CCP application, and complete all requirements for acceptance
- Submit all Required Docs
- With a guardian, sign the CCP Permission Slip in your NCSC Application portal.
- Then complete the Mature Content Questionnaire (student)
- Contact your school to request your transcript be sent to NCSC
- Plan, Register & Prepare (Orientation & Scheduling)
- Advising and pathway planning will maximize efforts toward your goal. Watch due dates, ask for support any time it’s needed, and block enough study time each week to do well in class.
Resources
- Visit Ohio’s Dept. of Education/Higher Education CCP Homepage for complete rules and requirements.
NCSC by the Numbers
60+programs - certificates, associate degrees, and bachelor degrees
15:1student to faculty ratio
3College-NOW programs: CNOW students attend college full time in grades 11-12, to earn associate degree while also finishing HS.
630acre beautiful campus