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
– Tuition and books are free only for the classes students are
approved for
• Counts on high school transcript and college
transcript
• Must be taken during the academic year
• Deadline for private school students to submit state
funding letter and LCCC acceptance letter
– May 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
• 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
• 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
450
COMPASS
69
52
71
• 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
• Notify state of Ohio of intent to participate by April 1, 2015!
• Get intent to participate form from your middle/ high school or
website: www.ohiohighered.org/ccp
• Complete the CCP application AS SOON AS YOU DECIDE TO
PARTICIPATE
• Submit CCP application and high school transcript to school
counselor
• School counselor will fill out “section 2” with student
• Submit ACT/SAT scores OR take the COMPASS assessment test
• LCCC will provide COMPASS testing at the high school site
• Visit www.lorainccc.edu/compass for sample questions
• Receive admission/deny letter in the mail
• If admitted, complete State Funding Form (with high school officials),
attach LCCC admission letter, and mail to state of Ohio
• Funding form must be postmarked between May 15th and June 15th
• DEADLINE:
• May 15, 2015
• Funding will be awarded after June 15, 2015
• State funding is based on grade level
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12th grade = 1st pick
11th grade = 2nd pick
10th grade = 3rd pick
etc….
• When the money runs out all students, doesn't matter grade level,
will get put in a “pool” and the state will pick students to fund
based on that
• EXAMPLE:
• 12th grade – ALL FUNDED
• 11th grade- ALL FUNDED (money runs out)
• 10th grade-7th grade = all students go into a “pool”, arranged by
the state, to determine who will get funding
• NOTE:
• 7th & 8th graders will most likely not be fully funded, however they may
qualify for some courses
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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
• 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
Thanks for coming out this evening!