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College Credit Plus

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Get a Head Start on Your College Degree

Apply for College Credit Plus

The application for the 2026–27 academic year is now open. Learn more about enrolling.

Current CCP Students

College Credit Plus (CCP) is a great way to save time and money on the cost of a college degree. The program provides students in grades 7–12Ìýthe opportunity to earn college credit and complete their high school graduation requirements at the same time.

At ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´, eligible CCP students can complete college-level coursework and prepare for the rigors of college classes. Students who successfully complete CCPÌýcourses will earn college credit that will count toward a ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´ degree or canÌýbe transferred to another Ohio public college or university.

    Where Are CCP Courses Offered?

    ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´ provides several distinct CCP course delivery methods for students to choose from:

    • Courses at their high school taught by ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´ faculty or by high school faculty who meet the Ohio Board of Regents requirements for teaching college-level classes
    • Online courses provided by ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´
    • Courses on the ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´ campus
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    Why CCP at ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´?

    There are many benefits to completing CCP courses at ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´, including:

    • Small class sizes provideÌýstudents with more opportunities for personal support and guidance.
    • Courses are taught by world-class faculty and prepare students for rigorous college-level coursework.Ìý
    • Credits earned through CCP coursework at ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´ will automatically apply toward the student's bachelor's degree if theyÌýchose to attend ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´ after high school.
    • Flexible course options allow students to complete their classes at a time that is convenient for them.
    • Students can take advantage of ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´ services, resources, and student life opportunities.

    More about Ohio's CCP program

    college credit plus logoOver the past five years, Ohio's College Credit Plus program has helped students and families save more than $725Ìýmillion in college tuition costs. Through the program, students have been earned more than 1,000 certificates and 3,000 associate degrees by the time they graduate high school, at no cost to the student.

    TheÌýOhio Department of Higher Education FAQs

    The Ohio Department of Higher EducationÌýprovides for students, parents, andÌýadministrators.Ìý