Career and College Promise
What is CCP?
The Career & College Promise Program is a state-sponsored collaboration between North Carolina public high schools and public colleges and universities across North Carolina. CCP allows qualified students to take tuition-free courses that earn high school and college credits at the same time. Courses taken in the College Transfer Pathway receive AP -level high school credit (weighted) and will transfer to many four-year colleges and universities. Courses taken in the Career & Technical Education Pathway receive standard high school credit (non-weighted) and can help students complete diploma, certificate or degree programs at community colleges.
WHy Take CCP?
Many high school students are taking dual-credit/dual-enrollment courses to get an early start on their college and career education. Because North Carolina pays tuition costs for CCP, Montgomery County Schools covers textbook costs, and many credits earned are transferable to public four-year colleges in North Carolina, CCP (or dual enrollment) is an excellent way to get a jump start. Additionally, the list of CCP courses available to students expands options for classes in high school. This is especially helpful for seniors who feel they have "taken everything they want to take."
In addition to adding options for more rigor, CCP classes earn both high school and college credit. Students will see CCP classes reflected on their High School transcript. They will also be reflected on the student's MCC transcript. Courses taken in the CCP College Transfer Pathway earn weighted quality points, similar to AP classes for those in the Class of 2019 and later.
How do I take CCP?
Qualified students may add CCP classes during the normal high school registration and schedule change cycles. Students should review the qualifications for enrollment then complete the application process above.
Will CCP COurses be Calculated into my GPA as honors or AP Credit?
College Transfer Courses are calculated as AP weight. CTE courses are calculated as standard weight. A select few CTE courses may be calculated as AP weight, but most are standard weight. All courses included on the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (CAA) will receive weighted credit in accordance with NCDPI policy GCS-L-004. CTE and other courses not included in the CAA are not eligible for weighted credit per policy.
CCP Eligibility Criteria
To participate in CCP, students must meet criteria set by the State of North Carolina. These criteria include grade level limitations, GPA minimums and test scores. The link to the left will take you to the guiding document behind the Career and College Promise program. If you are interested in the CCP program or have additional questions please contact your counselor.
