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.

Tuition Freedom will cover up to 64 credit hours of tuition for former College Credit Plus students who are pursuing an associate degree.

1. Before scheduling an Accuplacer, you must have applied to NCSC for CCP (info here)
2. First, review this important testing information
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:

A.) Qualifying Test Score (ACT or Accuplacer*) (PDF)
B.) 3.0 or higher cumulative high school GPA
C.) 2.75-2.99 Cumulative GPA AND A or B in relevant high school course (NCSC considers 3rd unit of Math and English)

*NCSC uses Accuplacer Reading, WritePlacer (not Writing) and Accuplacer Algebra (not Quantitative Reasoning)

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

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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/