College Credit Plus

CCP is Ohio’s dual enrollment program that allows college-ready students in grades 7-12 to earn transferrable college credit. When you enroll as a Marion Tech student in the College Credit Plus (CCP) program you’ll take courses at Marion Technical College (MTC) and earn both college and high school credits at the same time. Many of these courses are held on site at our partner schools as well as at the MTC campus and online.

The best part about CCP is that the program is 100% free for almost all students! Thousands of students at 22 area schools can choose to take Marion Tech’s CCP classes with zero or minimal costs for them and their and families, saving time and money while earning transferrable college credit.

CCP provides a wide variety of options and enhances students’ career readiness and postsecondary success. For many students, enrolling at Marion Tech through CCP is the first step towards pursuing a college degree that leads to a career. Each year several CCP students will even complete and earn a two-year degree from Marion Tech prior to their high school graduation!

Partner Schools

Marion Tech currently offers CCP courses at the following schools: Buckeye Community School, Bucyrus, Cardington-Lincoln, Delaware Hayes, Elgin, Fairbanks, Highland, Marion Harding, Mohawk, Mt. Gilead, Northmor, North Union, Pickerington Central, Pickerington North, Pleasant, Ridgedale, Riverdale, River Valley, Tri-Rivers, Upper Sandusky, Wynford.

CCP courses are also available for Homeschool and Non-public high school students.

Planning ahead with CCP

Students who plan a career pathway that includes Marion Tech and CCP can maximize the value of their college education by saving thousands of dollars in costs, and shortening the time spent to earn a degree. A typical college-to-career plan that includes CCP is represented by the following pathway:

1. Enroll at Marion Tech as a CCP student > 2. Complete a degree at Marion Tech > 3. Transfer to a four-year college or university > 4. Start a career

Cost savings per credit hours taken

Marion Tech’s in-state tuition cost is $210 per credit hour. You can multiply this figure by the number of credit hours a student plans to take through CCP to calculate potential tuition savings.

The following table demonstrates the value of choosing a college-to-career plan that includes CCP at Marion Tech in terms of tuition dollars saved.

Credit Hours Taken	Tuition Savings with Marion Tech CCP
12	$2,520
18	$3,780
24	$5,040
30	$6,300
36	$7,560
48	$10,080
60	$12,600

Did you know?

With proper planning it’s possible for a student to complete a full degree at Marion Tech at zero cost by taking all degree required courses through CCP. Each year, several of our CCP students participate in our college graduation ceremony prior to graduating high school!

CCP admission requirements

You must be formally enrolled in school (grades 7-12), including a public high school, private high school, or home school. This includes students attending remote or "E" schools.
Attend a College Credit Plus (CCP) Information Session at your school or Marion Tech and inform your school by requesting and completing the letter of intent from your high school. *Check deadlines! You may select to attend under option A (college credit only/self-pay) or Option B (dual credit and at State expense). Discuss these options with your school counselor.
Complete the MTC admission application.
Submit your most recent official transcript and test scores to CCP Assistant Director David Richman richmand@mtc.edu.
Test scores provided on the school transcript are acceptable or your official score report.
If you score college-ready, you are likely eligible for CCP Admission at MTC. Additional test scores or courses may be required to meet prerequisites for some college courses.
The above steps should be completed by the following CCP application deadlines:

May 1, for the Fall Semester
November 1, for Spring Semester
April 1 for Summer Semester

Notices

Level I Courses

Under Rule 3333-1-65.12 College Credit Plus students must start with Level I courses for their first 15 credit hours. Level I course examples are below.

Transferable courses (Approved CTAG, OTM, TAG, or equivalent at private college or university.)
Courses in computer science, information technology, anatomy, physiology, etc.
Course in a designated technical certificate program
Course in 15- credit hour or 30-credit hour model pathways
Courses in study skills, academic or career success skills
Internship courses

Mature Content

The subject matter of a course enrolled in under the college credit plus program may include mature subject matter or materials, including those of a graphic, explicit, violent, or sexual nature, that will not be modified based upon college credit plus enrollee participation regardless of where course instruction occurs.

Mature Content: Permission Slip (PDF), Questionnaire Template (PDF)

Take the next step

If you are ready to start with CCP, you may begin the MTC admissions process.

Apply now