College Credit Plus Resource Hub: Welcome!

1. Review the calendar of test sessions here.
2. Call 419-755-4566 to schedule your ACCUPLACER appointment. The first ACCUPLACER with NCSC is free. You must have an application submitted to NCSC in order to schedule the test.
3. Retesting? There is a $25 retest fee. Call the Cashier’s Office and pay by phone at least 24 hours before your appointment.

Test sessions begin at 9am or 1pm, unless otherwise noted. *Plan to arrive 15 minutes early.

Our College Credit Plus Team helps 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 CCP can fit into your schedule and get you ahead.

In the CCP program, eligible students in grades 7-12 can take college courses at no cost. CCP students earn both high school and college credit for each course (dual credit). Credits earned in CCP can fulfill high school graduation and OHSAA eligibility requirements, and be applied toward your college degree!

Experience the benefits of a traditional college path, and save thousands of dollars through CCP.

• Choose courses from various areas of study.
• Earn college credits that can offset the cost and time to a college degree. Experience college-level pace and academic rigor.
• 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.

Each August, approximately 1,300 students enroll in CCP with North Central State College. Each May, hundreds of high school seniors choose to continue with NCSC after graduation. These former CCP students gain more than just their college education. Many are also recipients of our Tuition Freedom Scholarship. Earning their degree and minimizing college debt? Clever Gen Z!  Did you know, 3 out of 4 NC State students are graduating debt-free? In other words, there’s a 75% chance you could too! Come for a visit, say hello, and learn how you can get ahead with CCP and North Central State College.

Tuition Freedom Scholarship (TFS) recipients are awarded scholarship that covers up to two years of tuition at North Central State College.

Who can qualify to apply for TFS?

Students earning credit with NCSC, either through CCP or completion of a qualifying Career Center lab, who:

• Earn 6 to 9 college credits
• Maintain a college GPA of 2.75 or equivalent.
• Interested students must apply apply for the scholarship and must submit the general application for admission to the college.

The number of credits earned in CCP with NCSC or through Career Tech labs will be applied toward the maximum credit hours under the scholarship, which is up to 64 credit hours or an associate degree. FAFSA and NCSC deadlines must be met.

There are 3 checkpoints in the process where testing may be needed:

1. CCP Program Eligibility to Participate (Set by Ohio legislature) – all requirements must be met
2. College Admission for CCP & Enrollment (Set by each college) – all items must be completed and all criteria met
3. CCP Course Planning & Registration (Set by each college) – all prerequisites, or placement requirements must be met. When planning courses with your CCP advisor and school counselor, please remember:

Testing is required for placement in college English, Math and some Science courses, regardless of GPA. All course requisites must be met, in addition to qualifying for CCP. If you have ACT scores, or ACCUPLACER from another college, please provide these to NCSC for review. For high school seniors, there is a multiple measures placement option for Math & English. This can be considered once CCP eligibility is met. An updated high school transcript, showing final grades for Junior year (11th grade) would need provided to your CCP advisor for review. If multiple measures are met, the Senior will place directly in college-level Math and English, without testing. 

There are also many courses CCP students can take without testing. A few examples are Intro to Psychology, Sociology, Communication, History, Information Technology, Criminal Justice, etc. Connect with your CCP advisor to discuss course questions.

1. Apply to NCSC & Meet CCP Program Eligibility – All interested students must meet Ohio’s statewide CCP requirements to consider participation.
   • All potential new students must submit a CCP application to NCSC.
   • To join CCP and register for classes, all Program Eligibility requirements must first be met so your CCP Application can be accepted.
   • Once accepted, there are many courses from all different pathways to consider. *When a course has prerequisites (or placement testing), you must satisfy these as well in order to register for courses.
2. Submit all Required Docs & Forms – Your CCP Permission Slip & Mature Content Questionnaire are electronic forms that you must access and sign in your NCSC Application portal here. Contact your school counselor to request that your high school transcript be sent to NCSC.
3. Plan your Pathway, Choose Classes & Complete Registration (Advising/Orientation/Registration) – Your CCP Advising Team is here to help you navigate your options, map out your Pathway, complete registration and utilize your support services — prepping for success from start to finish!
   • Pathway mapping helps identify courses to take and maximizes your efforts toward the goal – whether that’s first to a degree at NCSC, or to transfer directly to a university.

• Visit Ohio’s CCP website for information on CCP rules and requirements.
• Contact our CCP Advisors to discuss any questions!

Pathways help you plan for college, and decides which CCP courses to take, aligning courses with future degrees and careers.

• 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 – state developed transfer pathways amongst Ohio’s public colleges and universities.

Testing or Test Optional?

• You can be deemed CCP eligible based on your GPA, not test, and have a variety of courses to consider in CCP!
• *Some courses have required placement testing for enrollment, in addition to meeting CCP eligibility.
• Work with your CCP advisor to build your individual course plan and pathway to your goals.

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.

Earn scholarship!

• 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.

Earn credit for college, high school graduation and athletic eligibility.

• 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.

Earn your degree while in high school with CollegeNow. 

• 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.

• Start by reviewing our CCP enrollment checklist. Submit your CCP application and required paperwork.
• Watch your email for updates! *If you used your high school email when applying, you may not be receiving emails from NCSC.

• There are three ways you can meet CCP eligibility. This is a state requirement to participate in CCP. (OACC 3333-1-65.14)
• Review the options on the CCP Eligibility Chart here. (PDF)
• Ohio’s Dept. of Education for CCP: https://highered.ohio.gov/initiatives/access-acceleration/college-credit-plus

• 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.