Ohio’s College Credit Plus program is an opportunity for college-ready students in grades 7-12 to earn high school and college credit at the same time by taking courses at a participating Ohio college or university. This program aims to enhance students’ career readiness and post-secondary success while providing a wide variety of options for college-ready students, at no or limited cost to students and families. The State of Ohio has designated funds to pay for the tuition for non-public students to participate in College Credit Plus. Students' only expenses will be the cost of textbooks for courses taken at the Ohio college or university campus or online. All public colleges and certain private colleges in Ohio are participating.
Interested, college-ready students have the opportunity to pursue more challenging classes and explore college interests while still in middle school or high school. Students can earn anywhere from a few college credits to more than a year’s worth. College Credit Plus can reduce your child’s time in college and save a significant amount of money on higher education.
Shekinah will host our annual CCP Information Session on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at 7:00 pm. The college reps who attended in person were Jenny Ratcliff from Ohio Christian University and Crystal Goehring from Mount Vernon Nazarene University. Several reps joined the meeting virtually: Ann Lawson from Malone University, Emma Heath from Cedarville University, and Michelle Miller-Owens from Columbus State.
Important Dates for College Credit Plus
Oct 15, 2024:
Shekinah's annual CCP Informational Meeting.
Rm 109A at 7:00 p.m.
To Do Next:
Set up a meeting with the school counselor,
Mrs. Linda Shetler.
Take exams (ACT, SAT, Accuplacer or any entrance exams required by the college or university)
By Feb. 2025:
Apply for admission to colleges and universities. College acceptance letters are required when applying for funding.
Feb 3-April 1, 2025
(Recommended by March 15):
Parents establish an OH|ID account before applying for funding.
(https://ohid.ohio.gov)
By April 1, 2025
Submit intent to participate and application for funding on your OH|ID account. (The letter of intent is included in the funding application.)
Before May 6, 2025
Receive funding award notification.
May-August 2025
Register for classes. Check deadlines for college(s).
OCU Trailblazer Academy
The Ohio Christian University representative, Jenny Ratliff, was present at our fall meeting and also sent us some information. Five Shekinah students are taking their CCP classes through OCU this year.
Spring Registration is open now until December 6th.
New student Online Orientation will be January 8th -10th.
Spring Semester courses will begin on January 8th and will end on April 29th.
All advising files are located on OCU's website at this link:
https://www.ohiochristian.edu/dual-enrollment-college-credit-plus/trailblazer-academy/
The information about OCU's program is here for your convenience. Application Deadline is March 15, 2024.
Cedarville University's College Credit Plus Program
Emma Heath from Cedarville University attended our fall informational meeting virtually. Five Shekinah students are taking CCP classes at Cedarville University this year. All CCP courses meet Cedarville’s expectations for academic quality and are taught from a biblical worldview by professors in full agreement with the university's doctrinal statement and community covenant.
- Online asynchronous courses in spring, summer, and fall
- On-campus courses for commuter students
- A two-week residential summer course on Cedarville's campus in June
- **New** Christian School Partner courses facilitated by your teachers on your campus
Please view these resources or email dualenrollment@cedarville.edu for more information about Cedarville’s online College Now program.
Columbus State Community College's CCP Information
Michelle Miller-Owens represented CSCC at our fall informational meeting. CCP students interested in attending Columbus State Community College after high school should read how to get started. Students who have never participated in CCP, or have applied but not taken courses, will need to apply/reapply to CSCC.
Malone University's CCP Program
Ann Lawson from Malone University attended our fall meeting virtually this year. Below is information about Malone's CCP program.
Mount Vernon Nazarene University CCP
MVNU Rep., Crystal Goehring, attended our fall informational meeting in person this year. MVNU offers dual enrollment opportunities. Their 14-week online courses are offered during the regular MVNU fall and spring semesters.
Admissions Requirements:
- Be in grades 7-12.
- Have an unweighted 3.0 high school GPA or higher or demonstrate college readiness through an approved placement test (ACT, SAT, Accuplacer, ALEKS).
- Complete MVNU’s Dual Enrollment Application.
- School Counselor Items: HS Transcript and School Counselor Certification.
- Parent Items: Parent/Guardian Certification and Mature Content State Permission Slip.
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