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Review NCSC’s ACCUPLACER Calendar, found here.

ACCUPLACER is offered at NCSC in May, June & July for Fall 2024 enrollment. Testing begins at 9am unless otherwise noted. Please arrive early.

Reservations are taken on a first come, first serve basis.

*Seating is limited. Please plan ahead.

• May 15
• May 22
• May 29
• June 5
• June 12
• July 10 (9am & 1pm*)
• July 11 (9am)*
• July 17 (9am & 1pm*)
• July 18 (9am)*
• July 24 (9am)*
• July 25 (9am & 1pm)*
  
  

*Calendar Edited to include Additional Test Dates

In the College Credit Plus (CCP) program, students in grades 7-12 can apply to take college courses at no cost through North Central State College. Students earn both high school and college credit, and can fulfill high school graduation requirements while getting an early start toward their college degree.

Students can:

• choose courses from a various areas of study, and experience college-level pace and academic rigor.
• earn college credits that can offset the cost and time to a college degree.
• 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.
• experience the benefits of a traditional college path, and also save thousands of dollars through CCP.

North Central State College serves school districts and career centers across Ohio, helping 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 NCSC and CCP can fit into your big picture goal, and help you navigate the path that’s right for you. Each year, hundreds of graduating seniors choose to continue with NCSC on their path after high school. Come visit us and see why!

Through CCP you can earn the Tuition Freedom Scholarship (TFS). TFS recipients are awarded scholarship covering up to two years of tuition at North Central State College.

Who can qualify to apply for TFS?

CCP students with NCSC or Career Tech students with a partnering Career Center, who:

• Complete 6 to 9 college credits with NCSC, or through qualifying Career Tech labs
• 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.

Testing or Test Optional?

• You can become CCP eligible based on your GPA, not test, and still have a variety of courses to consider.
• *Some courses will require 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.

Pathways are groups of courses you can take in CCP, that align with future degrees and career fields.

• Pathways help you plan and decide what CCP courses to take.
  • 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 are state developed pathways for transfer amongst Ohio’s public colleges and universities.

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.