Students and Parents

College Credit Plus is an exciting opportunity to experience a college environment, the rigor of college-level coursework, and earn college credit prior to high school graduation. On this page, you’ll find student and parent resources in regards to College Credit Plus eligibility and the Tri-C admissions process. For more information on enrollment, contact the College Credit Plus coordinator at your closest campus.

CCP Steps to Enroll

College Credit Plus Admissions Checklist (New Students)

1. Apply to Tri-C
   • Select the campus you will be attending
   • See the Admissions Checklist for detailed instructions.
2. Submit a high school transcript or middle school grade report and qualifying ACT or SAT scores to the College Credit Plus coordinator at your chosen campus. 
   •  Students in grades 10-12 with a cumulative 3.0 high school GPA DO NOT NEED TO TAKE AN ENGLISH PLACEMENT. 
   • Students grades 7-9 need to take the placement test. For additional information, read more about the Tri-C English and math placement tests.
     • English scores are required for all courses; math scores may be required, depending on course selection.
3. Your acceptance letter will be sent via email. This email will include registration instructions.
   • You will not be accepted into College Credit Plus program until transcripts and eligible test scores are submitted.

 

Returning CCP Enrollment Steps

1. Request an updated high school transcript or middle school grade report once a year in the Spring after January grades are posted and send it to the College Credit Plus coordinator at your campus.
2. Complete the Tri-C Authorization to Attend Form with your school counselor/school approver.
3. Once complete, you will be sent an email instructing you to make an appointment with your assigned Tri-C academic counselor to ensure that the courses you’ve chosen will fulfill your degree or certificate requirements. Couseling appointments are virtual. 
4. Register for Tri-C courses online.

Private & Homeschool Student Information

Students attending a private high school and homeschool students must apply to the Ohio Department of Education to receive funding to underwrite their costs and send a copy of the funding letter to the college. Once complete, the college provides discounted tuition and book fees to home-school students. View the Home-School Student Information sheet below. For Summer/Fall 2020, the funding application was extended by the State. New deadline: May 2020. Tri-C will take applications beyond this deadline. 

Early Admissions

Tri-C offers an Early Admissions program for high school students that have missed the Intent to Participate deadlines or are not eligible for College Credit Plus. Early admit students have a self-pay option only.

Choose Tri-C After CCP

Continuing at Tri-C after College Credit Plus is easy! Get started at Tri-C as a traditional, full-time student before transferring to your four-year college. No need to reapply!

• Ensure all of your personal information and major is updated in My Tri-C Space.
• Take advantage the CCP Tuition Waiver program and Tri-C Scholarships.
• Explore 4-year college partnerships.
• Participate in one of many Honors and Scholars Programs.