College Credit Plus
What is College Credit Plus (CCP)?
Ohio’s College Credit Plus Program can help a student earn college and high school credit at the same time by taking college courses at a desired college or university. The purpose of this program is to provide a wide variety of course options for 7-12 graders who are college ready. Taking a college course from the Rio Grande Community College is free, which means no cost for tuition, books, or fees.
To view more information and FAQs on College Credit Plus, visit Ohio Higher Ed.
CCP Application
Application Deadlines
- Summer 2021 Semester- May 1st,2021
- Fall 2021 Semester- August 1st, 2021
- Spring Semester 2022 – TBD
First Video:
State of Ohio Information Session
Second Video:
CCP at Rio Grande
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?
- Attend a College Credit Plus information session with your parent/guardian at your local high school or at Rio Grande.
- Complete Letter of Intent and submit to your guidance counselor by April 1, 2019.
- 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
- 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.
- Students will attend a summer orientation.
How Do Non-Public and Homeschool Students Apply?
- Attend a College Credit Plus information meeting with your parent/guardian at Rio Grande.
- Create a OHID account. Visit Department of Education to learn more.
- Complete Letter of Intent and submit to the OHID account by April 1.
- 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
- 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.
- Students will attend a summer orientation if deemed eligible. Click here to register for CCP Orientation.
- 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.
Course Eligibility Rule
General Program Information Regarding Course Eligibility Rule OAC 3333-1—65-12
“First 15” Rule: Students must complete 15 credit hours in the Level I before advancing to Level II courses. Those courses include:
- Transferrable courses: Ohio Transfer Module (OTM), Transfer Assurance Guides (TAG), Career-Technical Assurance Guides (CTAG)
- Courses in anatomy, physiology, computer science, information technology, or foreign language, including American Sign Language (ASL)
- 15 credit hour or 30 credit hour model pathway course
- Study skills, academic, or career success skills course
- Technical cerficate course
- Internship course
- Chancellor may approve other courses on an annual basis.
Non-allowable courses in College Credit Plus:
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Remedial course and Sectarian religion course
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Physical education course
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Study abroad courses
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Courses with fees that exceed the amount set by the Chancellor
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One-on one private instruction courses
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P/F or S/U grades (unless the course is an internship course or is a transferable course for all students enrolled)
Level II
Any other college course that is not listed on a Level I course.
Eligible Courses
College Credit Plus Level I TAG Courses
- ACC 11403 Principles of Accounting I
- ART 12403 Drawing I
- ART 15404 Western Art History I
- ART 21504 Printmaking I
- ART 23504 Ceramics I
- ART 24504 Sculpture I
- ART 25404 Western Art History II
- ART 26604 Darkroom Photography I
- ART 26904 Digital Photography
- ART 28604 Painting I
- ATH 12103 (TM) (TAG) Anthropology
- BIO 12104 Biology I
- BIO 12204 Biology II
- CHM 15005 (TAG) General Chemistry I
- CHM 15505 (TAG) General Chemistry II
- CHM 26202 (TAG) Organic Chemistry Laboratory I
- CHM 26303 (TAG) Organic Chemistry Theory I
- CHM 27202 (TAG) Organic Chemistry Laboratory II
- CHM 27303 (TAG) Organic Chemistry Theory II
- COM 11103 (TM) Fundamentals of Speech Communication
- ECO 11403 Introduction to Microeconomics
- ECO 12403 Introduction to Macroeconomics
- EDU 10303 School and Community
- ELE 21103 Programmable Controllers I
- ENG 25103 American Literature to the Civil War
- ENG 25203 American Literature since the Civil War
- ENG 26103 British Literature to the Romantic Era
- ENG 26203 British Literature since the Romantic Era
- HIS 12103 American History I
- HIS 12203 (TM) American History II
- HIS 13103 (TM) World Civilization I
- HIS 13203 (TM) World Civilization II
- HPE 16203 Nutrition
- IT 10203 MS Office and the Internet I
- MTH 15304 Multivariable Calculus
- MTH 27703 Differential Equations I
- PHR 21103 (TM) Philosophical Inquiry
- PHY 17505 General Physics I with Algebra
- PHY 18505 General Physics II with Algebra
- PHY 20505 General Physics I with Calculus
- PHY 21505 General Physics II with Calculus
- POL 11103 (TM) American National Government
- PSY 11103 (TM) General Psychology
- PSY 21103 Human Growth and Development
- SOC 11103 (TM) Introduction to Sociology
- SOC 25103 Social Problems
- SPA 11103 Elementary Spanish I
- SWK 21103 Introduction to Social Work
- SWK 23103 Social Welfare Institutions
College Credit Plus Ohio Transfer Module Courses
- ART 10303 (TM) Art Appreciation
- ATH 12103 (TM) (TAG) Anthropology
- BIO 11404 (TM) Principles of Biology
- CHM 10404 (TM) Principles of Chemistry
- COM 11103 (TM) Fundamentals of Speech Communication
- ECO 11103 (TM) Contemporary Economics
- ENG 11103 ALP (TM) Composition I
- ENG 11103 (TM) Composition I
- ENG 11203 (TM) Composition II
- ENG 24103 (TM) The Literary Imagination
- FPA 10503 (TM) Fine Arts
- HIS 12203 (TM) American History II
- HIS 13103 (TM) World Civilization I
- HIS 13203 (TM) World Civilization II
- MTH 21404 (TM) Introductory Probability and Statistics
- HUM 20103 (TM) The Humanities
- MTH 14505 (TM) Pre-calculus
- MTH 15105 (TM) Calculus I
- MUS 10403 (TM) Music Appreciation
- NSC 22304 (TM) Environmental Science
- PHR 21103 (TM) Philosophical Inquiry
- PHY 10404 (TM) Principles of Physics
- POL 11103 (TM) American National Government
- PSY 11103 (TM) General Psychology
- SOC 11103 (TM) Introduction to Sociology
For a total of 15 credit hours
Plus 15 credit hours from the 15-Credit Pathway
CS 20104 Computer Programming I
CS 20204 Computer Programming II
CS 21503 Introduction to Database Systems
CS 23303 Visual Basic
CS 24303 Software Design and Development
Contact:
For additional information on the College Credit Plus program, please visit the Ohio Department of Higher Ed website at https://www.ohiohighered.org