This document provides information about the College Credit Plus program at Lorain County Community College. It describes the different course options available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines and processes, responsibilities of students, benefits and potential limitations of the program. Key details include free tuition and textbooks for eligible high school students, earning both high school and college credits, a maximum of 30 credit hours that can be taken per year, and advising available to enrolled students.

2. • College Credit Plus– (formerly PSEO/COPP)
– LCCC site courses
– High school site courses
– On-line courses
• Credit-in-Escrow

3. • 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

4. • 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

5. • 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

6. • 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

7. • All Allied Health Clinical Courses
• EDCT 111, 171
• ECED (all courses)
• EMSB & EMSP (all courses)
• PEFT 151 (minimum age 13)
• All developmental courses

8. • 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

9. • 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

10. • 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

11. FALL SEMESTER DEADLINE
JUNE 15, 2015
SPRING SEMESTER DEADLINE
OCTOBER 15, 2015

12. • 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

13. • 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)!

14. • 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

16. • 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

17. • Transfer CCP credits to LCCC or another higher
education institution
– www.transferology.com
– https://transfercredit.ohio.gov/ap/1
– www.lorainccc.edu/transfer

18. 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

19. • 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

20. • 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

21. • 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

22. • 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

23. • 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

24. Thanks for coming out this evening!