CCP | New Applicants

How to Apply

To apply to the College Credit Plus (CCP) Program:

  1. Gather your Social Security Number and State Student ID (SSID).
    Your SSID is provided by your public high school.
  2. Click the “APPLY NOW” button below, and complete the online CCP application. 
    • You will need your high school counselor’s name and email in order to complete the application. The college will then send a request for your transcript to your counselor so your application can be processed.
    • After you submit the online CCP application, you will receive a confirmation email that your application has been received. The email will have a link so you can check the status of your application.

Additional information specific to Private and Home Schooled students is on the “Private and Home School Students” page. 

Application processing times may vary. All required admission documents should be submitted to the Cincinnati State Office of Admission at least one month prior to the start of the semester when you wish to register for classes. Students who do not submit the required admission documents at least one month prior to the start of the semester are not guaranteed to be admitted to the CCP program in time to register for classes.  

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Additional Information

High school transcripts and placement scores (ACT, SAT, ACCUPLACER, etc.) can also be submitted to the Office of Admission:

Cincinnati State Technical & Community College
Office of Admission
3520 Central Parkway
Cincinnati, OH  45223
Email: ccpadmission@cincinnatistate.edu
Fax:(513) 569-1562

Notice of Admission

After Cincinnati State receives your online CCP application, you will be notified via the email you used for the application of your acceptance to the college. The email will contain a link to the CCP Welcome page that will list your next steps.

Application Timeline

For optimal course selection and registration, prospective CCP students are encouraged to submit the online CCP Application and other required documentation by the timeline outlined below:

  • For Summer registration:  Submit all materials by March 1
  • For Fall registration:  Submit all materials by May 1
  • For Spring registration:  Submit all materials by November 1

These are suggested timelines, not deadlines. Cincinnati State’s CCP Program has rolling admissions.  Private and Home schooled students should refer to the Ohio Department of Higher Education website regarding other deadlines that could affect funding opportunities. 

Although Cincinnati State has flexible admission deadlines, your high school may have strict deadlines. You are responsible for meeting any deadlines imposed by your high school that affect your eligibility to participate in the CCP program.

CCP Welcome Page

Once your application has been processed you will receive an email with a link to the CCP Welcome Page. The CCP Welcome Page will contain your next steps for you to participate in the CCP program.

More about Cincinnati State’s CCP Program

Cincinnati State offers College Credit Plus opportunities to qualified students through a variety of experiences. Students can take courses at any of our campus locations and online. In some cases students can take courses in the high school classroom through partnerships between Cincinnati State and their high school.

Courses offered in the high school are the same courses offered on Cincinnati State’s campuses and are taught by high school teachers who have met rigorous college-level instruction standards established by the Ohio Department of Higher Education.

Benefits

  • Many courses available on campus or online
  • Opportunities to bring courses to the high school
  • Earn a year or more worth of college credit at Cincinnati State prior to graduation from high school
  • Engage with college professors
  • Access to college courses not available in your high school
  • Access to college resources (library, tutoring, activities)

Risks

  • Grades matter! Grades received through CCP participation are reflected twice – on college and high school transcripts
    • Grades earned in the college course remain a part of the student’s permanent record at the college
  • College transfer credits earned through CCP are generally accepted by most major institutions. However, credits are not always guaranteed for transfer toward private or out-of-state institutions. Students should check with institutions of interest regarding their transfer policies.
  • Students are responsible for transportation
  • Students could be held liable for the cost of CCP tuition/fees and should understand the reimbursement policy of their public high school, where applicable
  • The college schedule is the required schedule when students are enrolled in college courses, either on campus or online
  • Academic content could be mature in nature