College Credit Plus Resource Hub

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:

• experience college-level pace and academic rigor, choosing courses from a large selection of areas of study.
• 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 save tens of thousands of dollars.

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!

Recipients of the Tuition Freedom Scholarship (TFS) are awarded scholarship for up to two years of tuition at North Central State College. Qualifying CCP and Career Tech students, who complete at least 6 to 9 credit hours with NCSC, with a minimum college GPA of 2.75, are eligible to apply for TFS. The number of credits earned in CCP with NCSC or through Career Tech labs will be applied toward the scholarship’s cap, an associate degree or 64 credit hours. FAFSA and application deadlines must be met.

• You can become CCP eligible based on your GPA, and have a variety of courses to consider.
• *However some courses require placement testing, in addition to meeting CCP eligibility. 
• Work with your CCP advisor to build your individual course plan and pathway to your goals.

• ENGL-1010 English Composition I
• MATH-1110 College Algebra
• STAT-1010 Statistics
• BIOL-2751 Anatomy & Physiology I
• CHEM-1030 Chemistry
• CHEM-1210 Chemistry I
  • BIOL-2751, CHEM-1030 & CHEM-1210 also require completion of high school Chemistry.
• Review this chart (PDF) for courses with placement score requirements for enrollment.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.