college credit plus 2015
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• 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
• 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
• 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!