College Credit Plus

Through North Central State, college-ready students in grades 7-12 can take courses at no cost under Ohio’s College Credit Plus (CCP) initiative. Funding is even available for private school and home school students. Taking college classes while in middle school or high school allows students the opportunity to help them work towards their academic goals early. CCP courses give students not only the chance to reduce the time and cost of college but can work towards their high school graduation requirements, as well. Between our specialized programs and multiple pathways, students can even potentially graduate with their associate degree at the time they finish high school.

North Central State College currently works with over 50 schools and career centers around Ohio to help their students successfully complete CCP coursework within their buildings, online, and on the NCSC campus. Completing CCP courses at NCSC opens the door for unique opportunities offered exclusively for our CCP students after high school. Take advantage of our unique scholarships, small class sizes, flexible course options, and pathways for over 60 associate degrees, two bachelor’s degrees, and multiple certificate programs.

1. Before scheduling an Accuplacer, you must have applied to NCSC for CCP (info here)
2. First, review this important testing information (PDF).
3. Next, call 419-755-4536 to schedule
4. Be sure to follow up with your CCP Advisor and high school counselor once you’ve tested to discuss your next course of action

In 2022-2023 students can meet statewide CCP eligibility requirements through one of the following options per state guidance (PDF):

1. Demonstrate a 3.0 overall grade point average (GPA) from high school or middle school transcripts

or

2. Have CCP-eligible scores on an assessment exam such as ACT or ACCUPLACER (PDF)

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Course Placement (Testing may be required):

*Testing will still be required for placement into some NCSC courses. Please keep this in mind and plan accordingly for the ACT and/or Accuplacer. See this link for examples of NCSC courses with specified Math, English and/or Reading placement scores.  (PDF)

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For important CCP updates from the Ohio Department of Higher Education, please visit: https://highered.ohio.gov/initiatives/access-acceleration/college-credit-plus

For additional online student resources, please visit: https://ncstatecollege.edu/resources-for-students-online/