College Credit Plus
Ohio’s College Credit Plus gives students in grades 7-12 the chance to earn high school and college credit simultaneously by taking courses at participating Ohio colleges or universities. Tuition is free (*nonpublic school students must apply for funding, see information below) if your student takes classes at a public college. There may be modest fees for private college credit.
All public colleges and certain private colleges in Ohio are participating.
The purpose of this program is to promote rigorous academic pursuits and to provide a wide variety of options to college-ready students. A College Credit Plus student enjoys the opportunity to pursue more challenging classes and explore college interests sooner. Your child can earn anywhere from a few college credits to more than a year’s worth while still in high school. College Credit Plus can reduce your child’s time in college and greatly reduce your family’s higher education costs.
“College Credit Plus for Nonpublic Schools.” Ohio Department of Education
Important Dates:
January 13th – attend CCP Information Night virtual presentation (6:00 – 7:30)
March 15th – Apply to University of Cincinnati
April 1st – State funding application must be submitted by 5:00 p.m.
2025 - 2026 CCP Courses offered at St. Xavier High School
Step 1 - Learn more about CCP and complete school counseling requirements
- January 13th, Attend CCP Information Night (Virtual Presentation) through St. Xavier High School
- Submit Letter of Intent form, obtained through School Counselor, College Advisor, or student portal
Step 2 – Sign up for Ohio ID
- Sign up for OH|ID account if you don’t currently have one. This must be done before you apply for funding. Log In | OHID | Ohio's State Digital Identity Standard
- You should start this process early because it could take some time.
Step 3 - Apply to the college
- Apply to CCP, College Credit Plus, University of Cincinnati (uc.edu)
- Once admitted, the college will send your student an admissions letter. Upload a copy of the letter to your CCP Funding Application through the portal.
- Submit your CCP transcript Request on the student portal under College Credit Plus. The registrar will upload your transcript once you’ve applied.
Step 4 - Submit your CCP funding application
- Feb. 1 – April 1 Apply for funding to cover your child’s tuition cost. Here is a link to the CCP Funding Application Manual
- Funding is not need or merit based. All are encouraged to apply.
- Funding award notifications will be received in CCP Funding Application located in your OH|ID Account before May 6.
- Download funding letter and send a copy to registrar at St. Xavier (CClouse@stxavier.org ) [CC1] Registrar will send letters to UC.
