Welcome to the College Credit Plus Resource Hub

General CCP questions? ccp@ncstatecollege.edu or 419-755-4566

Work directly with your CCP Advisor on your specific plan updates or needs:

Becca – Send email | Book an appointment

Nicholas – Send email | Book an appointment

Marissa – send email | Book an appointment

1. Review the calendar of ACCUPLACER 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 to schedule your appointment.
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 CCP Team helps students like you, enroll in CCP and navigate college in a space that works for you — at NCSC, online, or your school. Find out how CCP can fit into your schedule and get you ahead. CCP students in grades 7-12 can take college courses at no cost, earning dual credit for completed coursework — both high school and college credit Courses can help fulfill high school graduation and OHSAA eligibility requirements, and transfer to other colleges. CCP can help you earn your degree, while saving you thousands of dollars along the way.

• 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.

The Tuition Freedom Scholarship awards up to two years of tuition to qualifying students, continuing their studies after high school at NCSC.

Who can qualify? How do I apply for TFS?

Students earning credit with NCSC through CCP, or by completion of qualifying Career Center labs, who meet/complete the following requirements:

• Complete 8-9 college credits through NCSC by the end of 12th grade (approximately 3 college courses).
• Maintain a college GPA of 2.75 or equivalent.
• Submit a complete TFS application here, along with any forms or required items.
• Submit the general application for admission to the College here. (Required even if currently in CCP)
• FAFSA and NCSC deadlines must be met.

The number of credits earned in CCP with NCSC or through Career Tech labs will apply toward the scholarship’s maximum allowable credit hours (up to 64 credit hours or an associate degree). Review our planning tools and work with your advising team to select courses from your degree pathway.

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.

Complete all 3 to register for classes!

1. Apply to NCSC & Meet CCP Program Eligibility – All interested students must meet Ohio’s statewide CCP  eligibility requirements to consider participation.
   • All potential new students must submit a CCP application to NCSC.
   • To join CCP and register for courses, all eligibility requirements must be met, and your CCP application accepted.
   • Once accepted, there are many courses from all different pathways to consider.
   • *When a course has prerequisites (or a required placement score), this must be met to register for the course.
2. Submit all Required Docs & Forms
   • CCP Permission Slip & Mature Content Questionnaire are required forms that you sign electronically in your application portal here.
   • Contact your school counselor and request your high school transcript be sent to NCSC.
3. Plan your Path, Choose Classes & Complete Registration (Advising/Orientation/Registration) –
   • Pathways help identify courses to maximizes your efforts toward your goal – whether that’s first earning your degree at NCSC, or to transfer directly to a university.
   • Your CCP Advising Team helps you navigate options along your path. From success planning, course registration and support services, to transfer planning and applying for graduation we support your success, start to finish.

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

Testing or Test Optional?

• You can meet CCP eligibility based on your GPA, choose 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). CCP students can earn this to continue with NCSC after high school.
• To qualify, earn 6-9 college credits with NCSC and a 2.75 college cGPA and apply for the scholarship. FAFSA and scholarship deadlines must 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 CCP and then with a parent or guardian, attend their school’s annual CCP information meeting (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 college dates and deadlines such as application, testing, ACT or ACCUPLACER dates if needed, advising, registration, course drop period, etc.)
• Failure to meet state or college CCP deadlines will delay your enrollment one or more terms.