College Credit Plus

What is College Credit Plus?

Ohio's College Credit Plus (CCP) program is a fantastic opportunity for high school students to earn both high school and college credits simultaneously. By taking college courses at local community colleges or universities, you can accelerate your education, save money, and gain a competitive edge.

Key Benefits of CCP:

Free College Credits: Enjoy tuition-free college courses at public institutions.
Accelerated Education: Earn credits toward both high school graduation and a college degree.
Diverse Course Options: Explore a wide range of subjects and potential career paths.
Rigorous Academic Challenge: Prepare for the demands of higher education.

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Nursing Track

More information coming soon!

https://www.aultmancollege.edu/

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Business and Accounting Track

More information coming soon!

https://www.starkstate.edu/

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St. Thomas Aquinas High School, in collaboration with Walsh University, offers College Credit Plus classes. Students receive both high school and college credit while taking the class at St. Thomas Aquinas. Students receive a weighted grade for the St. Thomas Aquinas grade point average, but not for Walsh University. Students have the opportunity to take calculus, pre-calculus, statistics and probability, English 101, and English 102 on our campus. In addition, several online classes are offered by Walsh University, including psychology and sociology.

Learn more about our CCP partnership:

WALSH UNIVERSITY POWERPOINT PRESENTATION: February 8, 2024 Presentation

Helpful Links:

Ohio ID Portal (To apply for funding)

College Credit Plus Helpful Information

Apply for Walsh CCP

Feb 15-April 1: Submit a Letter of Intent
Feb 15-April 8: Sign-up for a Safe Account: https://safe.ode.state.oh.us/portal
Apply to Walsh University (CCP Application by April 1)
Upload a copy of the admission letter (if more than one school, you must upload both) to your College Credit Plus Funding Application (this is the Safe Account)
You will receive your funding notification within your College Credit Plus application located on your SAFE account before MAY 15.
Once you receive your award notification, you can register for college courses.

CCP Letter of Intent

CCP Letter for Students

Learn more: https://www.walsh.edu/ccp.html

Do I qualify to take courses through College Credit Plus?

Students who reside in the state of Ohio and are in grades 7-12 may take coursework through the STA CCP programs if they meet the following conditions:

The student has a GPA over 3.0
The student signs a letter or intent for their high school.
The student completes a CCP application for their selected CCP program.

*Current STA students do get priority in the Aultman, Stark State, and Walsh University.