• College Credit Plus– (formerly PSEO/COPP)– LCCC site courses

– High school site courses

– On-line courses

• Credit-in-Escrow

• Free tuition and books

• Counts on high school transcript and college transcript

• Must be taken during the academic year

• Fall deadline for application – June 15, 2015

• Paid for by student and parents

• Counts on college transcript / May also be used for

high school credit

• Classes can be taken during the summer as well as

the academic year

• Deadline for application – 3 weeks prior to start of

term

• Submit application, including high school transcript

• Assess at college level in at least one of three areas:

• English, Reading, or Math

• Students submit appropriate ACT, SAT, or COMPASS

scores to verify college readiness

ENGLISH MATH READING

ACT 18 22 21

SAT 430 520 490

• All classes taken through College Credit Plus must be

part of a certificate or degree program

– Students may choose courses from the state transfer module (general

education or core courses) that are guaranteed to transfer to state

colleges and universities

– Students may also choose courses that they find interesting or that are

not available at the high school to further career exploration

– Students must meet pre-requisites for specific course

• All Allied Health Clinical Courses

• EDCT 111, 171

• ECED (all courses)

• EMSB & EMSP (all courses)

• PEFT 151 (minimum age 13)

• All developmental courses

• Students can take a maximum of 30 credit hours per

year

– Students can earn a maximum of 120 hours throughout their

entire period of participation

• Students must work with their high school counselor to

determine the exact amount of credit hours they

have available each year

• Count the number of secondary units for which the

student is earning only high school credit

• Multiply that number by 3

• Subtract that number from 30

EXAMPLE:

Student is enrolled for 4 secondary units

4x3=12 30-12=18

Student is eligible to take 18 college credit hours during the current academic year

• ALL STUDENTS:– Notify middle/high school of intent to participate by April 1, 2015

• Get intent to participate form from your middle/ high school

• Complete application AS SOON AS YOU DECIDE TO PARTICIPATE– Turn completed application into your middle/ high school immediately!

• Discuss college course selections with your high school counselor to complete section 2 of the application and forward to LCCC along with your high school transcript– Include ACT/SAT scores, if applicable

• Complete the COMPASS assessment, if necessary– Visit www.lorainccc.edu/compass for sample questions

FALL SEMESTER DEADLINEJUNE 15, 2015

SPRING SEMESTER DEADLINE OCTOBER 15, 2015

• High schools with classes on their site will hold a

session at each high school site in spring

• If you miss the date at your high school, or your high

school doesn’t offer a session, you must attend an

orientation at LCCC or complete one online

• Sign up at www.lorainccc.edu/orientation

• Meet with LCCC Academic Advisor and schedule your classes– All CCP students will be assigned an academic advisor

• Advising Sessions will be held at some local high schools and in the Mike Bass Library and Community Center at LCCC

Enrollment Services Hours:

Monday & Thursday 8:30am – 7:30pm

Tuesday, Wednesday, & Friday

8:30am – 5:30pm

• NOTE:– Avoid waiting in line and getting closed out of courses by applying for CCP and

meeting with advisors EARLY(before summer break)!

• HIGH SCHOOL SITE STUDENTS:– Students will be registered for classes by LCCC staff over the summer

– Books are provided by the high school

• LCCC SITE STUDENTS:– Students will schedule campus courses during their advising session at LCCC

– Students can pick up books at the College Bookstore 3 weeks before class

• ALL STUDENTS:– All students may take their LCCC schedule to the Bass Library Building to get

their college I.D.

• Students, to get your class schedule create a MyCampus account, login, and print your schedule

• mycampus.lorainccc.edu

• ALL STUDENTS:– Attend college classes while still in high school

– Count credits for both high school and college

– Complete college degree in fewer terms and with greater flexibility

– Students retain entering freshman status toward federal and state financial aid

• Transfer CCP credits to LCCC or another higher

education institution

– www.transferology.com

– https://transfercredit.ohio.gov/ap/1

– www.lorainccc.edu/transfer

Reduce overall cost of college education!

Average Ohio Tuition and Fees – (Per Year)Independent Colleges: $27,021*

University Main Campuses: $9,608**

University Regional Campuses: $5,410 **

Community Colleges: $3,484 **

Lorain County Community College: $3,076**

*Tuition rates from 2012

**Tuition rates from 2014

• HIGH SCHOOL SITE STUDENTS:– Student remains in the high school environment

– Students will not have conflicts with high school extracurricular activities

• LCCC SITE STUDENTS:– Take courses not available at the high school

– Increase opportunities for career exploration

– Experience diversity by exposure to students of different backgrounds, ages and beliefs

• ALL STUDENTS:− Access to LCCC Student Services – no matter where you take

your classes

− Computer labs

− Physical education facilities

− Career development services

− Advising and counseling services

− Free tutoring services

− Use of the library/Ohio link

• LCCC SITE STUDENTS:– Student is removed from the high school environment

– Students may miss out on high school activities

– Students may not have the maturity for the college atmosphere

– Students will follow LCCC calendar which mean breaks, days off and finals may differ

• ALL STUDENTS:– Grades earned in college coursework may affect high school

class rank

– College grades are computed into GPA

– Students will be exposed to course work geared toward adult learners

– College transcripts are permanent records

– School districts may seek financial restitution if student fails a course

• ALL STUDENTS:– High school graduation may be jeopardized if a student fails or

drops a college course that is also being used for high school credit

• Work closely with high school counselor

• Give your absolute best effort

• Talk to your instructors!

• Get help/tutoring if necessary

Thanks for coming out this evening!