EARNING COLLEGE CREDIT WHILE IN HIGH SCHOOL

EARNING COLLEGE CREDIT

WHILE IN HIGH SCHOOL

Overview of CC+

• College Credit Plus (CC+) is an opportunity for qualified high

school students to take college classes before graduation

• CC+ Covers all dual credit programs• High School and College Credit

• Free of charge to the student

• On campus, at the high school and on-line

• Students may also participate in a self-pay option. These

students will receive college credit (no high school credit

available)

WHAT IS COLLEGE CREDIT PLUS?

Self-Pay

WHY WOULD I DO SELF-PAY?

1. Self-Pay is the only option available during the summer

2. Self-pay students may not want to have college classes on

the high school transcript

3. Non-public and Home School students may do self-pay if they

do not receive state funding for CC+

What does CC+ Cover?

• CC+ students will have costs paid by the school district. This

includes:

• Tuition

• Books (student may be required to return at the end of the

term)

• Fees

• CC+ does not include:

• Optional Fees (parking, gym membership)

• Transportation

Maximum Credit Hours

• CC+ Limits students to 30 credit hours MAX per academic year

Formula to determine eligible college hours:

• Take student’s # of high school only Carnegie units and multiply by 3.

• Subtract that answer from 30.

• This will give you the number of hours for which student may earn in that academic year.

Benefits of CC+

• Free college credit

• Opportunity to enroll in classes not available at high school

• Exposure to college faculty/ college expectations

• College credit may transfer easily (especially between public

institutions within Ohio)

Risks of CC+

• Financial Risk

• College coursework may be more rigorous and take more time

than high school coursework

• Transportation not provided for on-campus classes

• Course credit may not transfer to private or out-of-state

colleges

• Federal Financial Aid may be impacted

Who can participate in CC+?

• Students must be in grades 7 – 12

• Students must file letter of intent with HS counselor by April 1

• Students must meet the admission criteria set by the college

Who should participate in CC+?

• Students who are motivated and mature

• Students who are academically strong students

• Students who want to explore academic areas that may not

be available at their high school

• Students who have the time to devote to college classes

CC+, AP, IB, Honors—What’s Best?

• Selective admissions colleges look for students who have the

most rigorous courses

• Both the subject matter and the level of rigor are considered

• Students should take math all four years of high school

• Natural Sciences and Foreign Language courses are also highly

rigorous

• It is often better to take a rigorous high school course than a

college course

What are your next steps?

1. Meet with your high school counselor to discuss your

options

2. Complete the “Intent to Participate” form at your high

school by April 1

3. Apply for admission to the college of your choice

“Establishing a quality dual credit

program will enhance [our] efforts and

create reliable pathways that produce

more college- and career-ready

citizens.”

John Carey

Chancellor, Ohio Board of Regents

• The Ohio State

version of College

Credit Plus is

called The Ohio

State Academy

Program.

The Ohio State Academy

Participating in the Academy

• Academy students will take classes on one of our

campuses.

• There are a limited number of on-line courses, and

we do not offer coursework in the high school.

• Students may choose from a wide range of courses,

from Anthropology, Astronomy, Animal Sciences to

Arabic, Portuguese or Polish.

Considerations for families

• It takes time to come to campus!

• Students should be mature and motivated if they are

participating in an individual course (not part of a

cohort of high school students).

• Discuss your student’s priorities and goals before

applying to The Ohio State Academy Program.

Admission Criteria for Columbus

OSU Academy

• Admission must mirror our process for incoming freshmen

students.

• We use a holistic review process, and consider each student’s:• Class rank or cumulative GPA

• Completion of college prep coursework

• Rigor of coursework (Honors, Advanced Placement, etc.)

• Leadership and involvement

• Recommendations from teachers and counselors

• Application Deadline• Autumn semester – May 1

• Spring Semester – November 1

Admission Criteria—Regional Campuses

OSU Academy

• Newark, Marion, Mansfield and Lima

• Open Enrollment Campuses• Students must meet the Remediation Free Guidelines of the

State of Ohio to be admitted

• We use ACT or SAT, not COMPASS

How do Students Schedule Classes

in the OSU Academy?

• Class selection occurs at Orientation in late summer

• Academy students will meet with an advisor at Orientation and

before each following semester to set up schedule.

• Admission to the Academy doesn’t guarantee enrollment in a

specific course.• Students must meet pre-requisite requirements.

• Students may find that a class isn’t offered at a time that fits their

schedule.

• The class may be full by the time the Academy student

schedules.

How Does CCP Impact Admissions?

• Academy students will still need to apply for admission to Ohio

State after high school graduation.

• CCP courses will affect your high school grade point average

and class rank, so students who do well will have opportunities

for admission and scholarships.

For More Information about the

OSU Academy:

Michele C. Brown

Senior Assistant Director

Undergraduate Admissions

(614) 688-4468

Brown.1112@osu.edu

http://undergrad.osu.edu/academy

Columbus State Community College

• Classes offered on campus, online, or in your high school

• Downtown Columbus campus, Delaware campus or Regional Learning Centers

• Wide range of courses and pathways available

Academics

CSCC Dual Credit Program

• Career and Tech

• Business & Marketing

• Computers & Interactive Media

• Construction Sciences

• Engineering & Skilled Trades

• Health & Medical

• Human & Public Services

• Arts and Sciences

• Associate of Arts and Associate of Science

• General Education Requirements/Transfer

What We Offer

CSCC Dual Credit Program

• Advising Services• C.A.S.E. (Center for Advising, Support, and Exploration)• Preferred Pathways with 8 partner institutions

• The Ohio State University, Franklin University, Ohio University, Otterbein, Ohio Dominican, Ohio Wesleyan, Miami University, and Capital

• Tutoring

• Disability Services

• Counseling Services

• Writing Center

• Registration Workshops

Once you’re admitted, you’re admitted!

Cost Savings

• Columbus State tuition (per credit hour) $135.93

• CC+ students may take up to 30 credit hours per academic year

and up to 120 credit hours total

• Savings* (*at 30 hour maximum per year)

• $4,077.90—1 year

• $8,155.80—2 years

• Sample Courses taken by high school students (Arts and Sciences pathway)

Autumn Spring

COLS 1101 (1 credit hour) MATH 1148 (4 credit hours)

ENGL 1100 (3 credit hours) ENGL 2367 (3 credit hours)

POLS 1100 (3 credit hours) POLS 1250 (3 credit hours)

$951.51--Savings $1359.30--Savings

Finishing Your 2-Year Degree at

Columbus State after HS Graduation

Columbus State is AFFORDABLE!Tuition* Comparison to 4-year public and private institutions in Ohio

Annual tuition for a Full-time student

Columbus State$4,077.90

Miami University

$13,533

University of Cincinnati

$11,000

Ohio University

$10,536

Capital University

$31,990

Otterbein University

$31,424

University of Dayton

$37,230

*All tuition amounts are reflective of the 2014-2015 academic year

Admission Criteria

CSCC Dual Credit Program

• Open Admissions

• No GPA requirement

• Must meet course placement requirements

• “College-Ready Standards” *(if required for course)

ACT COMPASS

Reading 21 or Higher 81 or Higher

English/Writing 18 or Higher 69 or Higher

Mathematics 22 or Higher Algebra Domain- 52 or Higher

Course Eligibility

CSCC Dual Credit Program

• Placement

• Compass or ACT scores

• Prerequisite

• Prior Coursework

• AP scores

• Other previously earned college credit (must send official

transcript to Columbus State)

• Plan of Study, or Pathway

4

Admissions Process

CSCC Dual Credit Program

• Apply online• CSCC Application

• Receive Cougar ID# (you will need this in order to test)

• Test• Take Compass or submit ACT scores

• May or may not be coordinated through your high school

• Orientation and Registration• All CC+ students will be required to complete an orientation and

registration session

• Students will receive information via email

• Registration forms will be obtained from School Counselor

Admissions Timeline and Important Dates

CSCC Dual Credit Program

• April 1st—deadline to notify your school counselor of your desire to

participate in College Credit Plus

• May 1st—deadline to submit Columbus State admissions application

for Autumn 2015

• June 1st—deadline to submit ACT scores, complete Compass testing,

and to submit course registration forms*

• November 1st—deadline to submit Columbus State admissions

application for Spring 2016

For More Information about the

CSCC Dual Credit Program :

http://www.cscc.edu/community/dual-credit

For More Information about the

CSCC Dual Credit Program :

Jacqueline Stewart Kimberly ConnellDirector Assistant Director

Dual Credit Dual Credit

614-287-5708 614-287-5961

jcstewar@cscc.edu kconnel1@cscc.edu

collegecreditplus@cscc.edu

Questions?

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