WHAT IS COLLEGE CREDIT PLUS (CCP)?

Ohio's dual enrollment program in which students in grades 7-12 take challenging college coursework and earn high school and college credit at the same time.  The program is FREE for eligible students. Olmsted Falls High School partners with Lorain County Community College, Cuyahoga Community College and Cleveland State University. 

FOLLOW THIS STEP BY STEP GUIDE TO APPLY FOR COLLEGE CREDIT PLUS FOR THE 25-26 SCHOOL YEAR

STEP 1: Submit a 25-26 Intent to Participate Form by deadline (Mandatory for all CCP students - new and returning)

• Deadlines - April 1st - Deadline permits students to participate in the program during the entire 25-26 school year OR November 1st - Deadline permits students to participate during the 2nd semester only. 

• Miss a deadline? Students who miss a CCP deadline can submit a CCP Appeal Form to the building principal. The administrator will determine if the student can participate in CCP.

STEP 2:  Complete CCP application to the college you want to take classes with (New students only)

Lorain County Community College (LCCC)  All in-person CCP classes taught at OFHS are through LCCC. Fill out THIS application to take class at OFHS. 

• • • LCCC Online CCP Application  Parent Permission Form and Student Questionnaire are required parts of the application. 

    • Students receive CCP acceptance letter or email from their college with their student ID number (Save this number!)

STEP 3:  Determine CCP eligibility and take placement test if needed  Click here to determine if you need a placement test  LCCC Scores Needed for Courses at OFHS

Lorain County Community College  is offered on three dates at OFHS in room 606. Register below. You are also welcome to schedule a testing session at a college. below. Both English and Math testing at LCCC must be done in-person.  

• LCCC Testing Center  If testing at LCCC, schedule your test at the college. Bring photo ID. Bring a copy of scores to Mrs. Caldrone in Guidance. 

• Tri-C Testing Center  If testing at Tri-C, schedule your test at the college. Bring photo ID. Bring a copy of scores to Mrs. Caldrone in Guidance. 

STEP 4: Schedule CCP classes. The last day to schedule a CCP class and have it replace a high school course is the last day of school before summer break. After this date, CCP classes can still be added to schedules, but they will be taken in addition to classes already scheduled at the high school. 

•  All classes taught in-person at OFHS are scheduled through PowerSchool during regular high school scheduling 

• All other online classes and classes held at college involve a two part scheduling process. 

  • Students create a schedule in PowerSchool as if they plan to take classes at the high school. 

  • Student meets with an OFHS counselor first to sign authorization paperwork and then meet with a college advisor to register. Scheduling at the colleges happens twice per year:  November 6, 2025 (Spring26 Classes) March Date TBD (Summer/Fall 26 Classes) 

STEP 5:  Attend Orientation. LCCC will host orientation for NEW CCP students during all lunch periods at the high school on April 11, 2025. Unable to attend? Here are links to the recording and handouts.  CCP New Student Orientation Recording 4/11/25  Creating your LCCC Account  Summer/Fall Deadline Handout

Textbook Ordering for Summer Classes

•  Students taking classes with other colleges will be directed if they need to attend orientation and how to complete this step.