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An introduction for students and families

An introduction for students and families. What is College Credit Plus?. Opportunity to Earn College Credit. Grades 7 – 12 College-ready students Many college course options Public colleges are free Private colleges may include small cost.

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An introduction for students and families

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  1. An introduction for students and families

  2. What is College Credit Plus?

  3. Opportunity to Earn College Credit Grades 7 – 12 College-ready students Many college course options Public colleges are free Private colleges may include small cost

  4. College-readiness determined by college. No minimum GPA required.

  5. Apply and Get Admitted Participate by getting admitted into a college. May have to take a placement test and other criteria.

  6. Student Choice Students can choose any course that applies toward a degree or workforce certification at a public (or participating private) college.

  7. Graduate with College Credit Earn up to 30 college credit hours per academic year; Including Summer Term. No more than 120 college credit hours while in the program.

  8. Summer Requirements CCP does include summer term courses

  9. Summer Requirements Summer term will apply as the 1st term of the next school year. A college’s summer term may begin in May. There may be multiple sessions within a summer term.

  10. Summer Requirements If you want to participate in summer term, you must submit your letter of intent to participate early enough to apply and gain admission to the college and register for course(s) in the spring.

  11. Nonpublic & Home School Students • Submit your letter of intent to participate • Gain admission to the college • Apply for and be awarded state funding. State funding will be awarded in/by May. If you choose to register for courses before funding awards are made, you will have to self-pay or drop the course(s) if you are awarded funds.

  12. Find the Colleges and Courses that Fit Students have options Counselors will share sample pathways with you. Pathways are courses to help you choose, not obligate you.

  13. A semester college course of 3 or more credits counts as a one-year high school class.

  14. Under what scenarios can a qualified student use College Credit Plus?

  15. You want to take college courses to satisfy your high school graduation requirements. You completed your high school graduation required classes and you want to begin college work. You want to explore college and take a course in a subject that interests you.

  16. Books and Fees Students attending a public college do not pay for fees. Students attending a private college may have a cost that includes fees. Book costs for both private and public colleges are at the expense of the student.

  17. Cheap Textbook Options • Chegg • www.chegg.com • Other Online Sites: • Campus Book Rentals • Bookrenter.com • eCampus.com • knetbooks • Amazon • Barnes & Noble CHECK OUT THIS SITE FOR A REVIEW OF ALL TOP ONLINE RENTERS http://textbook-rentals-online-review.toptenreviews.com/

  18. Student Covers Parking Expenses

  19. Consider Your Personal Academic Goals

  20. If you fail the class or drop it too late, you may have to pay for it.

  21. The grade you earn in the college course is applied to your high school graduation required class. Grades are Applied to Graduation Requirements

  22. Let’s Get Started Step 1: Letter of Intent to School and ODEStep 2: Apply to College of ChoiceStep 3: ACT in April / Placement TestingStep 4: Create a SAFE AccountStep 5: Apply for FundingStep 6: Receive Acceptance LettersStep 7: Register for Classes

  23. Deadline for Students: By February 15,you must tell us if you intend to participate next year. FEB 15

  24. SAFE ACCOUNT

  25. Participating Colleges Universities: • Miami University • University of Cincinnati Community Colleges • Cincinnati State Technical & Community College • Sinclair Community College

  26. Apply To College • Miami University – Deadline April 1st • http://www.regionals.miamioh.edu/admission/admission/ccp/apply-for-ccp-admission.htm • University of Cincinnati – Deadline March 15 • http://www.ucblueash.edu/admissions/collegecreditplus.html • Sinclair – April 1 • http://www.sinclair.edu/precollege/ccp/

  27. Advantages & Disadvantages • College Experience • Type of Classes Offered • College Pathway & 3 Year Bachelors Degree • Summer Program

  28. Advantages & Disadvantages • Responsibility, Maturity, Organization, More Study Time, Self Advocate • Frequency of Classes • Transportation • CCP Grades go on High School Transcript (Good or Bad) • Must Earn a « C » or Higher

  29. Questions?

  30. For More Information www.ohiohighered.org/ccp

  31. Reminders • Transcript Request Form • Stay Updated! Visit Our Website: www.thecalvaryacademy.org • Contact me: • slbienz@outlook.com • 513-674-9600

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