2015 College Credit Plus Information Night
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Transcript 2015 College Credit Plus Information Night
• 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!