• 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
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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 DEADLINE
JUNE 15, 2015
SPRING SEMESTER DEADLINE
OCTOBER 15, 2015
 Submit your application for admission, including high
school transcripts
 Take the COMPASS assessment OR submit ACT/SAT
scores
o You will not be admitted until LCCC receives scores that reflect college
readiness
 After admission, new students must complete a
mandatory LCCC Orientation
• 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
• LCCC SITE STUDENTS:
– CSI is an online assessment that helps to identify strengths
and weaknesses in academic preparation, motivation, and
career decision making to provide a career advantage
– This assessment is administered as part of the orientation
session on the LCCC site
– High school site students may take the CSI by logging in to
their MyCampus account
• Take the COMPASS Assessment before school lets out
– You will not be admitted to CCP until you assess
• Check www.lorainccc.edu/compass for sample
questions and lab hours
• Or…submit ACT/SAT scores to LCCC
• 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
• 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
• HIGH SCHOOL SITE STUDENTS:
– Students will be registered for classes by LCCC staff over the summer
– Books are provided by the high school
• 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)!
• 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
• 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:
University Main Campuses:
University Regional Campuses:
Community Colleges:
Lorain County Community College:
*Tuition rates from 2012
**Tuition rates from 2014
$27,021*
$9,608**
$5,410 **
$3,484 **
$3,076**
• 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
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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!