College Credit Plus Resource Hub
CCP Office Hours
Mon–Thu 8am–5pm
Fri 7:30a-11:30am Remote
Questions?
Contact us at ccp@ncstatecollege.edu
419-755-4566
In the College Credit Plus (CCP) program, students in grades 7-12 can apply to take college courses at no cost through North Central State College. Students earn both high school and college credit, and can fulfill high school graduation requirements while getting an early start toward their college degree.
Students can:
- choose courses from a various areas of study, and experience college-level pace and academic rigor.
- earn college credits that can offset the cost and time to a college degree.
- fulfill associate degree requirements at NCSC and transfer those credits on toward a bachelor degree.
- discover guaranteed transfer pathways to any Ohio public college or university.
- explore our scholarship offerings, flexible course options, 60 associate degrees, two bachelor’s degrees, numerous certificate programs, and transfer opportunities.
- experience the benefits of a traditional college path, and also save thousands of dollars through CCP.
North Central State College serves school districts and career centers across Ohio, helping students like you enroll in CCP and navigate college in a space that works for you — at NCSC, online, or your high school. Find out how NCSC and CCP can fit into your big picture goal, and help you navigate the path that’s right for you. Each year, hundreds of graduating seniors choose to continue with NCSC on their path after high school. Come visit us and see why!
Recipients of the Tuition Freedom Scholarship (TFS) are awarded scholarship for up to two years of tuition at North Central State College. Qualifying CCP and Career Tech students, who complete at least 6 to 9 credit hours with NCSC, with a minimum college GPA of 2.75, are eligible to apply for TFS. The number of credits earned in CCP with NCSC or through Career Tech labs will be applied toward the scholarship’s cap, an associate degree or 64 credit hours. FAFSA and application deadlines must be met.
What steps do I complete with NCSC?
- Start by reviewing our CCP enrollment checklist. Submit your CCP application and required paperwork.
- Watch your email for updates.
How do I become CCP Eligible?
- There are three ways you can meet CCP eligibility. This is a statewide requirement that must be met in order to participate in CCP (OACC 3333-1-65.14).
- Review the options on the CCP Eligibility Chart here.
- Ohio’s Dept. of Education for CCP: https://highered.ohio.gov/initiatives/access-acceleration/college-credit-plus
When do I meet with my school counselor & start planning?
- Students should first meet with their school counselor to discuss the interest in CCP; also attend their school’s annual CCP information meeting with a parent/guardian (held between Oct.-Feb.).
- By April 1 annually, public school students must submit their Intent to Participate form to their school counselor.
- By April 1 annually, nonpublic and homeschool students must apply to the Ohio Dept. of Ed. for CCP funding (from Feb-Apr 1). ODE will not accept late applications.
- Familiarize yourself with important college dates and deadlines (application and testing, ACT or ACCUPLACER dates if needed, advising and registration, etc.).
Failure to meet state or college CCP deadlines will delay your enrollment one or more terms.
Planning Tools
- You can become CCP eligible based on your GPA, and have a variety of courses to consider.
- *However some courses require placement testing, in addition to meeting CCP eligibility.
- Work with your CCP advisor to build your individual course plan and pathway to your goals.
- ENGL-1010 English Composition I
- MATH-1110 College Algebra
- STAT-1010 Statistics
- BIOL-2751 Anatomy & Physiology I
- CHEM-1030 Chemistry
- CHEM-1210 Chemistry I
- BIOL-2751, CHEM-1030 & CHEM-1210 also require completion of high school Chemistry.
- Review this chart (PDF) for courses with placement score requirements for enrollment.
- Pathways help you plan and decide what CCP courses to take.
- Lead to future degrees, both at NCSC and for transfer credit opportunities.
- Consist of 15-30 college credit hours or more
- Ohio Transfer 36 and Ohio Guaranteed Transfer Pathways are state developed pathways for transfer amongst Ohio’s public colleges and universities.
We can help you plan for success each step of the way.
- Our CCP Advisors/Success Coaches will help you select courses that align with your goals, and tips to navigate college. Stay in touch! Working together we can help you find the best route to your destination.
- Plan for the Tuition Freedom Scholarship (TFS). Recipients must earn between 6-9 college credits with NCSC and a 2.75 college cGPA to qualify for TFS. Scholarship and FAFSA deadlines must also be met.
- CCP Courses can help satisfy high school graduation requirements (PDF) and OHSAA eligibility.
- Work closely with your school counselor on understanding what you need for each of these requirements.
- Course descriptions and syllabi are found in the NCSC Catalog.
- In NCSC’s specialized CollegeNow & Sci-Med Academy cohort programs, students have the potential to earn their degree while also graduating high school. Advanced planning required.
- Students enroll full time in college coursework with a cohort of peers, who complete the program together.
Your high school or career center may have different deadlines that you will also need to meet for testing or scheduling.
Confirm with your school counselor.
Spring 2024 Semester
Application Deadline for new CCP students
Transcript Deadline
Testing Deadline
New Students: Deadline for Registration, Session A & Full-term courses online or at NCSC
Current Students: Deadline for Registration, Session A & Full-term courses online or at NCSC
Session A & Full-term courses begin (Tue.)
14-day Drop Deadline for Session A & Full-term courses
Last day to withdraw from Session A courses
New Student Registration Deadline for Session B courses online or on NCSC's campus
Current Student Registration Deadline for Session B courses online or on NCSC's campus
Session A courses end
Session B courses begin
14-day Drop Deadline for Session B courses
Last day to withdraw from Full-term courses
Last day to withdraw from Session B courses
Session B and Full-term courses end
Summer 2024 Semester
Application Deadline for new CCP students
Transcript Deadline
Testing Deadline
New Students: Deadline for Registration, classes online or at NCSC
Current Students: Deadline for Registration, classes online or on NCSC's campus
Summer Semester Begins (Tue.)
Summer 2024 14-Day Course Drop Deadline
Summer Term Last Day to Withdraw
Summer Term Ends (Mon.)
Fall 2024 Semester
Application Deadline for new CCP students
Transcript Deadline
Testing Deadline
New Students: Deadline for Registration, Session A & Full-term courses online or at NCSC
Current Students: Deadline for Registration, Session A & Full-term courses online or at NCSC
Session A & Full-term courses begin
14-day Drop Deadline for Session A & Full-term courses
Last day to withdraw from Session A courses
New Student Registration Deadline for Session B courses online or on NCSC's campus
Current Student Registration Deadline for Session B courses online or on NCSC's campus
Session A courses end
Session B courses begin
14-day Drop Deadline for Session B courses
Last day to withdraw from Full-term courses
Last day to withdraw from Session B courses
Session B and Full-term courses end