What are the Benefits of College Credit Plus?

College ready students can earn college credit for FREE, while still in high school.

Successful completion of a three or more credit hour college course converts to 1 Carnegie unit at the high school.

Students have the potential to earn an associate’s degree or certificate at Rio Grande.

Public school students have the opportunity to earn up to a max of 30 credit hours per year and 120 credits total. Non-public and homeschool students’ credits are determined by the state based on available funding.

Students may take courses on campus, online, or at their high school (if this option is available).

How Do Public School Students Apply for College Credit Plus at Rio Grande?

1. Attend a College Credit Plus information session with your parent/guardian at your local high school or at Rio Grande.
2. Complete Letter of Intent and submit to your guidance counselor by April 1, 2019.
3. Complete a Rio Grande College Credit Plus Application. Mail the application, along with a transcript by the desired start term.

University of Rio Grande/Rio Grande Community College
College Credit Plus
PO Box 500
Rio Grande, OH 45674

4. Students will complete a formal assessment to determine college readiness. Rio accepts ACT scores, Accuplacer (Next Generation), and Writeplacer. Results will determine eligibility and available course options. Accuplacer practice tests available at Next Generation Practice.
5. Students will attend a summer orientation.

CCP Application

How Do Non-Public and Homeschool Students Apply?

1. Attend a College Credit Plus information meeting with your parent/guardian at Rio Grande.
2. Create a OHID account. Visit Department of Education to learn more.
3. Complete Letter of Intent and submit to the OHID account by April 1.
4. Complete a Rio Grande College Credit Plus Application. Mail the application, along with a transcript by the desired start term) to:

University of Rio Grande/Rio Grande Community College
College Credit Plus
PO Box 500
Rio Grande, OH 45674

5. Students will complete a formal assessment to determine college readiness. Rio accepts ACT scores, Accuplacer (Next Generation), and Writeplacer. Results will determine eligibility and available course options. Accuplacer practice tests available at Next Generation Practice.
6. Students will attend a summer orientation if deemed eligible. Click here to register for CCP Orientation.
7. Upload your acceptance letter from Rio Grande to your OHID account. Funding decisions will be made by the state. You will be notified of your funding through your OHID account.

Important Dates

Attending an information session at your local high school, please check with your guidance counselor for the scheduled date. If you are unavailable for your high school information meeting, opportunities to attend an information session at Rio Grande will be offered.

Please Note:

The subject matter of a course enrolled in under the college credit plus program may include mature subject matter or materials, including those of a graphic, explicit, violent, or sexual nature, that will not be modified based upon college credit plus enrollee participation regardless of where course instruction occurs.

Course Eligibility Rule

Eligible Courses

Contact:

For additional information on the College Credit Plus program, please visit the Ohio Department of Higher Ed website at https://www.ohiohighered.org