Welcome to the CCP Resource Hub

CCP is an Ohio program for eligible 7th-12th grade students to enroll in college courses before graduating high school, at no or minimal cost. As courses are completed, students earn dual credit (college credit PLUS high school credit) in real time. This can help fulfill high school graduation requirements and OHSAA-eligibility, while simultaneously earning transferable college credit. CCP’s early college access to challenging and diverse courses, career exploration and pathway planning support helps students prepare for life after high school.

• Discover CCP Pathways; Ohio Guaranteed Transfer Pathways
• Explore interests and potential careers
• Offset cost and time to a college degree
  • Complete degree requirements at NCSC
  • Transfer credits to another college or university

CCP students are learning to balance middle or high school with also taking on the responsibilities of an adult college student. Planning when to ask for help — not if — is critical. Before moving forward with CCP, students are encouraged to identify their supports, develop a semester success plan, and map out a pathway of courses that align with their goals.

…HOW do I become CCP eligible?

• THREE OPTIONS OACC 3333-1-65.14 for CCP Eligibility
  • REVIEW: Ohio CCP Eligibility Chart (PDF).
• VISIT: ODE/ODHWE CCP site for FAQs, forms and legislation.

…WHEN do I meet with my school counselor & start planning?

• Between Oct.-Feb. student and parent/guardian are to attend annual CCP Info Session at your high school or an ESC.
• By April 1 annually, public school students must submit a signed Intent to Participate form to the school counselor. *If you miss this deadline, you can submit by Nov. 1 to start CCP in the Spring Term (Jan-May).
• By April 1 annually, nonpublic and homeschool families must apply to the Ohio Dept. of Ed. for CCP funding (Feb-Apr 1). ODE will not accept late funding applications.
  • By Nov. 1 if not starting CCP classes until January (Spring term)
• CCP Student Responsibilities (PDF)
• *Missing a deadline for the college or for the state/CCP legislation delays CCP participation one or more terms.  

…WHAT steps do I complete with NCSC?

• Start with the CCP Enrollment Checklist.
• Apply for CCP and complete all required items.
  • Apply with an email address other than your school email
• Consider a Pathway when planning courses. What’s next for you? Your advisor can help you plan courses that align.
• If needed, schedule ACT or ACCUPLACER.
• Watch your email for updates!
  • *You may miss important emails from NCSC if you applied with your school-issued email. Contact us to update this.

Dual Credit: Earning credit for high school, college, and extracurricular eligibility

• In CCP, courses can help with requirements for high school graduation (PDF) and OHSAA eligibility.
• Work with your school counselor to confirm your individual requirements.
• Course descriptions and syllabi are provided in the NCSC Catalog.

Plan for success each step of the way.

• Our CCP Advisors/Success Coaches provide support and tools to help you identify career pathways, navigate course registration, and persist to a strong finish. Working together we can map the route to your destination, and plan for any potential detours. Keep in touch!

Earn your degree while in high school. 

• In NCSC’s specialized early college cohort programs, CollegeNow Engineering, Business, Bioscience & Sci-Med Academy, students are attending college full time during 11th and 12th grade, to earn their Associate degree in May of their senior year.

Earn scholarship!

• Plan for the Tuition Freedom Scholarship (TFS).