What is College Credit Plus?
What is College Credit Plus?
It is a state of Ohio program that offers college ready students the opportunity to earn college and high school credit at the same time by taking college courses from community colleges or universities. The purpose of this program is to promote rigorous academic pursuits and to provide a wide variety of options to college-ready students. Taking a college course from a public college or university is free. There is no cost for tuition, books, or fees provided that the student successfully completes the course. Students who fail courses or withdraw after the college refund deadline will be billed for the cost of those courses.
What is the first step in the College Credit Plus process?
What is the first step in the College Credit Plus process?
Students new to CCP must attend a CCP meeting with their parent(s)/guardian(s). There is one meeting offered at AHS each year, but both Lorain County Community College (LCCC) and Cuyahoga Community College (CCC) offer multiple meeting times and locations.
How do I notify Avon High School that I plan to participate in College Credit Plus?
How do I notify Avon High School that I plan to participate in College Credit Plus?
Students new to CCP must notify AHS by April 1st of the year prior to first CCP participation: you may use a signed Counseling Verification Form (available in Student Services and at the CCP Meetings) to notify AHS
What is my next step after I attend a meeting and notify AHS?
What is my next step after I attend a meeting and notify AHS?
Complete and turn in the CCP Application to AHS Student Services. Make sure that the application is complete, including the student’s Social Security Number and all required student and parent/guardian signatures. If you plan to use your ACT/SAT scores, please be sure to tell Student Services that you would like your ACT/SAT scores sent with your application.
What happens after I turn in my CCP application?
What happens after I turn in my CCP application?
Your counselor will attach a transcript and mail your application to the appropriate school. (including ACT/SAT scores if applicable)
How long will it take for me to hear from the college?
How long will it take for me to hear from the college?
It may take two weeks or more for you to receive an acceptance letter in the US Mail from the college with information on your next steps.
I did not send ACT/SAT scores to the college, what is next?
I did not send ACT/SAT scores to the college, what is next?
If you did not have your ACT/SAT scores sent to the college, you will be required to take the Accuplacer Exam on the college campus. There is no cost for this exam.
I have been accepted to the college and either sent my test scores to the college or taken the Accuplacer Exam, now what do I need to do?
I have been accepted to the college and either sent my test scores to the college or taken the Accuplacer Exam, now what do I need to do?
You must complete your portion of a Course Authorization Form (available in Student Services) and turn it in to Student Services. Please allow 24 hours for your AHS Counselor to complete their portion of the form. Once you pick up the form from Student Services, you can take the completed form to the college in order to schedule your courses for the upcoming semester.
I have a completed Course Authorization Form, what do I do now?
I have a completed Course Authorization Form, what do I do now?
Take the completed form to the college and work with one of their CCP advisors to schedule your courses for the upcoming semester. Please check with your college to see if you need to call ahead to schedule an appointment. You must schedule your colleges courses during the CCP time that you selected during scheduling at AHS.
I am finally scheduled at the college. Am I done?
I am finally scheduled at the college. Am I done?
You are required to provide your AHS counselor with a copy of your college schedule as soon as possible.
The college said that I can apply and/or schedule anytime during the summer, is that true?
The college said that I can apply and/or schedule anytime during the summer, is that true?
Students who want to apply to CCP after AHS Student Services has closed for summer should print the CCP Application Form from AHS CCP Guidance webpage, attach the transcript that was received with the last report card; print and attach ACT/SAT scores from ACT or College Board; and mail all pieces to address on front of App. Late applying students will will not be able to schedule LCCC courses until AHS Counselors return in August.
If I attended a CCP meeting before but decided not to participate that year, do I need to attend another meeting?
If I attended a CCP meeting before but decided not to participate that year, do I need to attend another meeting?
IF you turned in a Counseling Verification Form that year, you are able to participate in CCP. If you did not turn in a form, you can sign a Counseling Verification Form indicating when you attended a meeting and will then be able to participate in CCP
How can I stay informed about CCP updates and deadlines at AHS?
How can I stay informed about CCP updates and deadlines at AHS?
Sign up for AHS CCP Remind by texting @hc37g4 to 81010.
Click here
for a step by step guide to the CCP process at AHS, including active links. 
Click here to Set-up Your LCCC Accounts (once you have been accepted into the program)
Click here to access Fall 2023 LCCC CCP Textbook Information