INFORMATION NIGHT

• College Credit Plus– (formerly PSEO/COPP)– LCCC site courses– High school site courses– On-line courses

• Credit-in-Escrow

DUAL ENROLLMENT OPPORTUNITIES

COLLEGE CREDIT PLUS (CCP)

• Free tuition and books

• Counts on high school transcript and college transcript

• Must be taken during the academic year

• Fall deadline for application – June 15, 2015

CREDIT-IN-ESCROW

• 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

CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION

• 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 430 520 490

WHAT CLASSES CAN STUDENTS TAKE?

• 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

• All Allied Health Clinical Courses• EDCT 111, 171• ECED (all courses)• EMSB & EMSP (all courses)• PEFT 151 (minimum age 13)• All developmental courses

RESTRICTED COURSES

CREDIT HOUR LIMITS

• Students can take a maximum of 30 credit hours per year– Students can earn a maximum of 120 hours

throughout their entire period of participation

• Students must work with their high school counselor to determine the exact amount of credit hours they have available each year

HOW TO DETERMINE AVAILABLE CREDIT

HOURS• Count the number of secondary units for

which the student is earning only high school credit

• Multiply that number by 3• Subtract that number from 30

EXAMPLE:Student is enrolled for 4 secondary units

4x3=12 30-12=18Student is eligible to take 18 college credit hours

during the current academic year

• ALL STUDENTS:– Notify middle/high school of intent to participate by April 1,

2015• Get intent to participate form from your middle/ high school

• Complete application AS SOON AS YOU DECIDE TO PARTICIPATE– Turn completed application into your middle/ high school

immediately!

• Discuss college course selections with your high school counselor to complete section 2 of the application and forward to LCCC along with your high school transcript– Include ACT/SAT scores, if applicable

• Complete the COMPASS assessment, if necessary– Visit www.lorainccc.edu/compass for sample questions

WHAT TO DO & WHEN TO DO IT

APPLICATION DEADLINES

FALL SEMESTER DEADLINEJUNE 15, 2015

SPRING SEMESTER DEADLINE OCTOBER 15, 2015

CHECKLIST FOR ADMISSIONS & REGISTRATION Submit your application for admission,

including high school transcripts

Take the COMPASS assessment OR submit ACT/SAT scores o You will not be admitted until LCCC receives scores that

reflect college readiness

After admission, new students must complete a mandatory LCCC Orientation

MANDATORY LCCC ORIENTATION

• 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

COLLEGE STUDENT INVENTORY (CSI)

• LCCC SITE STUDENTS:– CSI is an online assessment that helps to identify

strengths and weaknesses in academic preparation, motivation, and career decision making to provide a career advantage

– This assessment is administered as part of the orientation session on the LCCC site

– High school site students may take the CSI by logging in to their MyCampus account

PLACEMENT FOR COLLEGE COURSES

• Take the COMPASS Assessment before school lets out– You will not be admitted to CCP until you assess

• Check www.lorainccc.edu/compass for sample questions and lab hours

• Or…submit ACT/SAT scores to LCCC

REGISTRATION & BOOKS

• 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

• 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

• HIGH SCHOOL SITE STUDENTS:– Students will be registered for classes by LCCC staff over the

summer– Books are provided by the high school

SCHEDULING CLASSES• 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)!

BENEFITS & CAUTIONS

COLLEGE CREDIT PLUS(BENEFITS)

• 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

COLLEGE CREDIT PLUS(BENEFITS)

• Transfer CCP credits to LCCC or another higher education institution

– www.transferology.com– https://transfercredit.ohio.gov/ap/1– www.lorainccc.edu/transfer

COLLEGE CREDIT PLUS(BENEFITS)

Reduce overall cost of college education!

Average Ohio Tuition and Fees – (Per Year)Independent Colleges: $27,021*University Main Campuses: $9,608**University Regional Campuses: $5,410 **Community Colleges: $3,484 **Lorain County Community College: $3,076**

*Tuition rates from 2012**Tuition rates from 2014

COLLEGE CREDIT PLUS(BENEFITS)

• 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

COLLEGE CREDIT PLUS(BENEFITS)

• ALL STUDENTS:− Access to LCCC Student Services – no matter

where you take your classes

−Computer labs−Physical education facilities−Career development services−Advising and counseling services−Free tutoring services−Use of the library/Ohio link

COLLEGE CREDIT PLUS(CAUTIONS)

• 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

COLLEGE CREDIT PLUS(CAUTIONS)

• 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

COLLEGE CREDIT PLUS(CAUTIONS)

QUESTIONS?Thanks for coming out this evening!