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There are several ways to earn college credit while still in high school, depending on the courses offered. Two primary options include College Credit Plus (CCP) and Career-Technical Assurance Guides (CTAG). By successfully completing these courses with a passing grade, you may be eligible to receive college credit.

To make the most of these opportunities and ensure credit is transferred over, it's important to discuss your options with both your high school counselor and your college admissions counselor, especially during your College/University Orientation.

College Credit Plus (CCP) is an opportunity for Ohio high school students to simultaneously earn both college and high school credit prior to high school graduation.

Benefits of CCP

• Qualified students may earn college credit at no cost to students or families in courses taught by ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú University faculty.
• All CCP students are assigned an advisor to assist them with scheduling and topics related to student success.
• Students may select courses in the Ohio Transfer Module (OTM) or that have been identified as Transfer Assurance Guides (TAG) which guarantees these credits transfer to other public Ohio colleges and universities.

Admission Requirements

• CCP Application
• Official High School Transcripts or Middle School Grade Report(s): Sent directly from the school counselor during the online application.
• Mature Content Permission Form and Questionnaire: Form is submitted with the application, questionnaire will be signed during the online orientation

Eligibility Requirements

A student is eligible for the program if the student meets any of the following criteria:

• Cumulative unweighted high school GPA of 3.0 or above.
• Obtains test scores as follows:
  • ACT Minimum Scores
    • English: 18
    • Reading:22
  • Accuplacer Minimum Scores
    • Writing: 5
    • Reading: 250

The Admission Process

• Submit your application.
• Your high school counselor will receive an email to upload your transcript to your application portal.
• Admission will review your application within a few business days and you will receive next steps via email.

For information and frequently asked questions on the CCP program, visit the .

Check out a list of available CCP courses online.

CTAGs (Career-Technical Assurance Guides) are statewide agreements that allow technical courses—often completed at Career Technical Centers—to transfer for credit between Ohio public institutions.

If you’ve earned CTAG credit in high school, you may automatically receive credit for equivalent courses at ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú University or other Ohio colleges and universities.  Talk to both your high school and college academic advisors to understand how your CTAG credits may transfer and apply toward your degree.

If you are taking a College Credit Plus (CCP) course through ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú University, your course may count toward both your major requirements in Education and the general education requirements outlined in the ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú Plan.

To ensure the credits apply as expected, be sure to review your course selections with your high school counselor and confirm with your academic advisor during your college orientation.

Former ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú Regionals College Credit Plus (CCP) students, who earned a 3.0+ GPA cumulative in high school, may be eligible for a $2,000 per year renewable scholarship if admitted to ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú Regionals.

Incoming ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú Hamilton and ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú Middletown students are automatically considered for ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú University merit scholarships. There is no separate scholarship application. Scholarships are not guaranteed and are based on academic credentials provided with their admission application.

Incoming and continuing students are considered each year for donor and departmental scholarships. The Office of Student Financial Assistance automatically makes award determinations based on eligibility criteria.

Your contact for Teacher Academy Partnerships is Lexie Persinger. She is a great person to start the conversation with and can point you in the right direction.

Lexie Persinger
Coordinator of Teacher Academy Partnerships and Regional Primary Education Cohort
College of Education, Health, and Society
ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú University
Email: withroac@ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉúOH.edu
Phone: 513-529-6412