CCP: Important Points to Consider Before Applying

Enrolling in college courses as a 7th through 12th-grade student is not an easy decision. It would be best to discuss the opportunity with your parents and school counselor so that you understand your responsibilities as a college student. Below are important facts and things to consider before making the final decision.

High School Transcript/Graduation Requirements

  • Apply college credit to high school graduation requirements, earning high school and college credit at the same time.
  • Middle school students begin their high school transcripts with any college courses completed. The grade earned is factored into the high school, not the middle school GPA.
  • The college grade is factored into your high school GPA and carries the same weight as AP, IB, or honors courses.
  • End-of-course exams for high school English I and II, Algebra, and Geometry is still required, even if you take the equivalent college course.
  • High school graduation could be affected if you do not pass a college course.
     

Middle/High School Schedule vs. College Schedule

  • Taking college classes can provide more options than traditional high school courses.
  • You can take classes during the summer, evenings, or weekends, allowing you to be flexible for other social and sports activities.
  • Enrollment in college courses during times that work well for your school activity schedule is not guaranteed.
  • Start/End dates, holidays, and snow days can be different; essentially, you will keep track of two calendars.
  • Check the summer course schedule carefully. There are various start and end dates.

College Transcript/Graduation Requirements

  • Accelerate your college career with a quality education close to home. Earn up to 30 credits a year (including summer), 120 credits max.
  • Enroll in classes on campus, online, and at the high school (if available). 
    • Transportation to/from campus is your responsibility.
  • Transfer your credits to the University System of Ohio schools – visit https://transfercredit.ohio.gov to learn more. 
    • Are you planning to attend a private or out-of-state college? You need to check with those schools to see how credits could transfer.
  • You are starting a college transcript that will follow you through graduate school.
  • If you attended YSU after high school, you could qualify for financial aid based on the credit hours earned and your high school and college GPA.
  • The GPA you earn in CCP is always your GPA at YSU, whether as a freshman or a transfer student.
  • May lower the overall cost of your college education.
  • May shorten the time to complete your college degree.

My Cost

  • Under Option B, tuition, books, and academic fees are free to the student, up to a maximum of 30 credits (high school and college) per year.
    • Note: Home school students are responsible for their textbooks regardless of whether funding is awarded.
    • Payment options are not split on courses. Home school students are responsible for their textbooks regardless if funding is awarded.
  • You are responsible for school supplies, parking permits, campus recreation fees, library fines, parking fines, etc.
  • Your school district, or the state, can seek reimbursement from you if you do not successfully complete a course or withdraw late.

Academic Resources

  • You have access to the following academic resources:
    • A YSU Academic Advisor
    • CCP New Student Orientation and Continuing Student Update Sessions
    • CCP Website
    • Resch Academic Success Center
    • Maag Library
    • Mathematics Achievement Center
    • Writing Center

your responsibility as a college student

  • As a college student, the expectation is that:
    • The college course will not change because you are a minor OR if the class is taught in high school. Please note: The subject matter of a course enrolled in under CCP may include mature subject matter or materials, including those of a graphic, violent, or sexual nature, that will not be modified based upon participating in CCP or where the class is taught - including at the high school.
    • If accepted, you are assigned a YSU email account. We will send program updates, due dates, and other important information to this account. It is your responsibility to check it.
    • You will come to class on time, pay attention, and participate in class discussions.
    • You will follow all YSU policies, including student conduct and class attendance on campus. For more information, read The Code of Conduct.
    • If you are under the age of 14, a parent/guardian must accompany you on campus.
    • Your academic record is confidential and protected, even if you are a minor. YSU faculty and staff cannot talk with your parent/guardian without a FERPA Release Form on file.