Through College Credit Plus (CCP), students can begin their college journey early.  CCP helps students get a head start on their future, save money, and have a real college experience.  Below is a deeper dive into the key benefits of CCP.

Save money

CCP allows students to take real college courses for free.  The cost of tuition, books, and fees are covered by the State of Ohio, helping students save money on higher education.

Why this matters

• Public school students take courses at no cost
• Students can earn credits now to lower the cost of their future degree

Finish college faster

In CCP, students earn real college credit that counts towards their future degree, allowing them to pursue college education now.  By earning college credit in high school, CCP students get a head start on their future degree.

How this helps students:

Students may enter college with the credits they’ve already earned  

• Students can possibly earn a degree early
• CCP courses may lighten future course loads

Grow academically

CCP treats students like traditional college students.  Because of this, CCP students learn how to handle college-level work early, building strong academic skills.

Students gain:

• Experience with college expectations
• Stronger study and time-management skills
• Experience with the same tools as traditional college students including:
  • Academic advisors
  • Kent State libraries
  • Academic support services
  • Campus resources

Explore careers now

Through CCP, students can explore majors and interests for free.  Before choosing a major, students can try out different subjects and help them discover what they would like to pursue in the future.

How CCP makes this easier

Students can:

• Experience college without significant financial risks
• Learn what interests them
• Pursue courses connected to future careers
• Work with college career development office to explore options

Choose how to learn

In CCP, students can learn in the way that works best for them.  This can help students who have extracurricular activities or have a preferred way of learning.

Flexible learning options include:

• On-campus
• At a local high school (if offered)
• 100% online
• Combination

Use college credits almost anywhere

CCP credits are largely transferrable, meaning that they are accepted by many Ohio public and private colleges.  

How this helps students

• Students may use their CCP credits at almost any college they choose to pursue their degree
• CCP students can get ahead on any education that suits them