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 26-27 YEAR

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

• Deadlines - April 1st - Students participate the entire school year OR November 1st - Students participate during the 2nd semester only. 

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

STEP 2:  Student/Parent participate in CCP Counseling either by attending the annual Information Session OR by watching the CCP Counseling Video together and student participates in individual scheduling meeting with Counselor.  Submit the CCP Acknowledgment of Counseling Form. (Mandatory for all CCP students - new and returning) 

STEP 3: 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-by-Step application Guide for LCCC

STEP 4:  Determine CCP eligibility and take placement test if needed. LCCC Eligibility Standards for classes at OFHS  

• 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 5: 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 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:  March Date 26th (Last Names A-L)  and 27th (Last Names M-Z)  (Summer/Fall 26 Classes) and November Date TBD (Spring classes)

STEP6:  Attend Orientation. LCCC will host orientation for NEW CCP students during all lunch periods at the high school on April 20, 2026.  

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