MAKING COLLEGE MORE AFFORDABLE
COLLEGE CREDIT PLUS
Would you like to save time and money toward your future college degree? College Credit Plus (CCP) provides Ohio students in grades 7-12 the opportunity to enroll in college classes to earn both college and high school credit tuition FREE.
At The University of Akron we assist each CCP student to reach their personal and academic goals.
UPDATE: Admission Requirements
All spring/summer/ fall 2021 CCP and 2022 spring applicants will be considered for admission with or without ACT or SAT scores. Applicants without test scores must have at least a 3.00 cumulative GPA to be considered.
November 2020
WHAT
The College Credit Plus program was created by the Ohio Legislature to allow students to enroll in a college or university to earn both college credit and credit for classes grades 7-12, tuition free.
WHO
Any Ohio students in grades 7-12 who are enrolled in any public, private, parochial, or home school are eligible for College Credit Plus.
Information for current College Credit Plus students
WHY
The College Credit Plus program will help you get a head start to earning your degree faster and by potentially saving you money!
WHEN
Application deadlines:
- SUMMER/FALL: All summer / fall 2021 CCP applicants will be considered for admission with or without ACT or SAT scores. Applicants without test scores must have at least a 3.00 cumulative GPA to be considered.
- SPRING: To begin in the spring semester (January) apply by Oct. 15. All CCP applicants will be considered for admission with or without ACT or SAT scores. Applicants without test scores must have at least a 3.00 cumulative GPA to be considered. Applicants will be considered on a case by case basis after the October 15 deadline.
APPLY
Apply to The University of Akron online and be sure to check the box that says you are interested in the College Credit Plus program. See step-by-step instructions.
CONTACTS
Greg Dieringer
Director of College Credit Plus
330-972-7572
gdierin@uakron.edu
Greg Landis
CCP Admissions
Associate Director of Admissions
330-972-5827
glandis@uakron.edu
Kelly Herold
Director of Educational Outreach
330-972-8832
kherold@uakron.edu