College Credit Plus (CCP)
What is College Credit Plus (CCP)?
College Credit Plus (CCP) is a program in the state of Ohio that
provides opportunity for students in grades 7-12 to
earn both high school and college credits at the same time.
Students who are eligible to participate in CCP can pursue, and
in some cases, complete a certificate or an associate degree
while in high school.
First Time College Students
Who is considered a first time college student?
Students who have never attended a college or university are considered first time college students.
Additionally, students who complete college classes while in middle/high school (through College Credit Plus) are also considered first time college students after high school graduation.
Students Returning to COTC
What is a returning student?
Students who completed college coursework at COTC after high school graduation, who stopped taking classes and want return or get re-enrolled at COTC.
Steps to re-enroll vary depending on when and under what circumstance a student stopped taking classes at COTC.
Military and Veteran Students
Learn what benefits await.
Military and Veteran students may have some additional benefits available.
Permanent Residents, Asylee, Refugee and Other Visa Holders
International or immigrant students who are in the U.S. as a Permanent Resident, Refugee, Asylee, DACA or on an approved visa status are welcome to apply to study at COTC.
Visiting Students
What is a visiting student?
Sometimes students attending another college or university want to take a class or two at another school. Visiting students can earn college credits at COTC to take back/transfer to another college/university. Visiting students are non-degree seeking, meaning they don’t intend to complete a certificate and/or degree at COTC.
