Course Eligibility

Rule 3333-1-65.12 went into effect starting summer term of the 2018-19 academic year, providing a framework for the types of courses that are eligible for funding under College Credit Plus. 

Please review the rule language for complete details.

Course Information

Level I Courses – “First 15”

College Credit Plus students must start with Level I courses for their first 15 credits.

  • Transferable courses (Approved CTAG, OTM, TAG or equivalent at private college or university)
  • Courses in computer science, information technology, anatomy, physiology or foreign language, including American Sign Language
  • Courses in a designated technical certificate program
  • Courses in 15-credit hour or 30-credit hour model pathways
  • Courses in study skills, academic or career success skills
  • Internship courses

Exceptions to Level I Requirements

  • Exceptions may be made for students to continue with courses in the same subject or for students that test directly into a Level II course.
  • Students who have attained the required scores on AP or IB course examinations may count those course hours toward their First 15 credits.
Level II courses

Once students have completed their First 15 credits, they can move on to Level II courses.

  • Level II courses are any other college courses for which students meet the prerequisites.
  • Students are encouraged to continue working toward the certificate or degree pathways started in Level I.
Non-Allowable Courses

These courses are not permitted under College Credit Plus:

  • Applied courses with one-on-one private instruction
  • Courses with high fees ($750 or more)
  • Study abroad courses
  • Physical education courses
  • P/F or S/U graded courses (unless the course is an internship or a transferable course with the same grading scale for all students enrolled)
  • Remedial courses
  • Sectarian religion courses

CCP Course Eligibility Roles and Responsibilities

Secondary Schools, Colleges and Universities

  • Secondary Schools: Are responsible to verify appropriate course enrollment, and if students are not appropriately enrolled, discuss withdrawal or self-pay options with students and parents.
  • Colleges & Universities: Must list Level I courses on their websites and send pre-term notices with student enrollment information to secondary schools. Must include eligible course information in required communications (e.g., information sessions, counselor sessions and mandatory advising).
  • Homeschool Families: Parents of homeschooled students are responsible for the actions required by secondary schools.
  • The Chancellor: Has the authority to review college courses to ensure courses meet the requirements of the rule.

Chancellor Approval of Additional Courses

  • Level I Courses: The Chancellor annually may approve additional Level I courses if it is determined that students participating in the College Credit Plus program would benefit from having access to those courses as Level I courses. Any such approval shall take effect at the start of the following academic year.
  • Non-allowable Courses: If a course that is part of a predetermined pathway (or required sequence of courses) leading to a certificate or degree is described as “non-allowable” under the rule, a college or university may request the Chancellor to allow the course, given one or more students who are enrolled through College Credit Plus have shown progress on that pathway or sequence of courses through their previous coursework.

For more information, please see the “Resources” page of www.ohiohighered.org/ccp.

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