CCP Frequently Asked Questions

The College Credit Plus program is designed to allow college-ready students entering grades 7-12 who qualify for college admission the opportunity to earn high school and college credit.

The middle/high school and college share the costs according to a formula established by the State of Ohio or a negotiated agreement. Students who withdraw from or fail classes, fail to return books, or return items in a damaged condition may be responsible for the associated costs. Homeschooled students are required to purchase their own books.

Interested students should do the following:

1. Attend a College Credit Plus Information Session at their high school or Kent State University. Notify your school district of their intent to participate in the program by April 1, even if you think you may wait until the spring semester to attend.
2. Take ACCUPLACER, ACT or SAT. Scores need to be available prior to the application deadline.
3. Complete the Kent State College Credit Plus Admission Application and submit the required documents. All required documents must be received by the deadline.

Students can generally take any class at Kent State for which they meet the prerequisites and/or placement criteria. Careful coordination with the high school guidance counselor is necessary in order to be sure all high school requirements are being fulfilled. Admitted students will meet with their College Credit Plus advisor to select and register for classes and should do so in consultation with their high school guidance counselor.

The state allows CCP students to take up to 30 credits a year. This includes summer courses and courses taken at the high school.CCP students can earn a maximum of 120 college credits.

Students participating in this program can anticipate a high level of course content, rigor, and expectations as found in all college-level class. This is true regardless of whether the course is delivered online, on the college campus, or at the high school. Students should carefully consider whether they possess the academic ability, social and emotional maturity necessary to succeed in college-level courses, and willingness to participate in classes with students and professors of varying ages and backgrounds

Credits earned as a College Credit Plus student apply to Kent State University degree programs and will transfer to other colleges just as they would for a traditionally-enrolled student. Kent State students are subject to the degree requirements that are in effect when they enroll as a new freshman. Many entry-level courses earned at an Ohio public college are guaranteed to transfer to any other Ohio public college. Credits earned at private colleges, or those that you want to transfer to an out-of-state institution, will be evaluated by the institution you are planning to attend. Check with the college you are planning to attend to see how your College Credit Plus courses transfer. The below resources are also helpful in understanding transfer credit:

• Transfer to Degree Guarantee at Ohio Higher Ed
• Transferology

• October 1, 2020 - February 15, 2021: Attend CCP Information Sessions offered at local high schools and colleges, discuss CCP options with guidance counselor and family. 
• October 2020 - May 2021: Complete ACT, SAT, or Accuplacer assessment. The ACT is offered, free of charge, to all high school juniors at the high school in February or March(check your high school for details). The Accuplacer is offered, free of charge, at Kent State after the student has applied and submitted other application materials. ACT dates and registration information can be found on their website.
• October 1, 2020: Kent State CCP application for Spring 2021, Summer 2021, and Fall 2021 is available online.
• November 1, 2020: Deadline to apply for CCP at Kent State for Spring 2021 classes. Be sure to have all application materials completed and submitted to Kent State Geauga.
• December 2020: New Spring 2021 admits will attend orientation and registration. Returning students will schedule an appointment with their academic advisor using KSU Advising.
• April 1, 2021: Letter of Intent to Participate in CCP must be turned in to the high school (for public school students). This form does NOT go to Kent State. Get the form from your guidance counselor. Private and homeschool students must submit a Letter of Intent with their funding application to the Ohio Department of Education by setting up an OH|ID account. Learn more about the Letter of Intent and CCP for nonpublic and homeschool students.
• May 1, 2021: Deadline to apply for CCP at Kent State for Summer 2021 classes. Be sure to have all application materials completed and submitted to Kent State Geauga.
• June 1, 2021: Deadline to apply for CCP at Kent State for Fall 2021 classes. Be sure to have all application materials completed and submitted to Kent State Geauga.
• May, June, July 2021: Accepted students will attend a CCP orientation and register day to plan first semester classes. Plan ahead by searching the Schedule of Classes online. Returning students will make an academic advising appointment using KSU Advising.