CCP General Info
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College Credit Plus, a state-funded program, is an opportunity for students in grades 7-12 to earn college credit, saving time and money on certificates, associate degrees or bachelor’s programs.
Public School Families
College Credit Plus is available to all public-school students at no cost. Students in grades 7–12 who meet the academic requirements for college-level coursework are eligible to apply. Families should attend an information session at their child’s high school before Feb. 15 and complete the Intent to Participate Form provided by the school by April 1. After that, students can complete the admission process through Clark State.
Public school students should check with their school before purchasing textbooks as books for all public school students are provided by the school district. Textbooks are the property of the school and must be returned at the end of the course.
Note: CCP students have 14 calendar days from the start of a course to withdraw without penalty. Students who withdraw after this period will receive a “W” and may be responsible for reimbursing the school district for tuition already paid.
Home-School & Non-Public School Families
Before enrolling in Clark State’s CCP program, home-school and non-public school families will need to apply for funding by April 1 at 5 p.m. through the state of Ohio OH|ID. Funding award notification will be sent before May 6.
Home-school and non-public school students are responsible for providing their own textbooks. Home school and non-public school students who need to purchase books can do so online through the Clark State Campus Store up to 7 days before the start of each term.
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Student Privacy & FERPA
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act is a federal law that protects the privacy of student education records.
Parents and guardians have important rights regarding their child’s educational records while the student is a minor. These rights include the ability to review their child’s records, request corrections if information is inaccurate, provide consent for the release of records and file a complaint if they believe privacy rights have been violated.
Under federal law, these rights transfer to the student when they turn 18 or begin taking college-level courses, even if the student is still in high school. Once rights transfer, parents and guardians may access a student’s college records only if the student provides written permission.
By submitting and signing the Clark State CCP application, a student authorizes Clark State to share relevant academic information with school district personnel — such as counselors and administrators — to support participation in the program.
If a student would like a parent or guardian to have access to their college records, they must complete and submit a FERPA Release Form to the Clark State Records and Registration Office.
