High School Options Information Night

Cory ConradCOTC Admissions Representative

College Credit Plus replaces Ohio’s Post-Secondary Enrollment Options and all Dual Enrollment programs. • CC+ was signed into law on June 16, 2014 and is operational for the

2015-2016 school year.

• There are two fundamental conditions of CC+

1. A student must be enrolled in both college and high school.

2. The course must be college level and apply toward a degree or certificate (no developmental courses).

What is College Credit Plus?

College Credit Plus

WHY College Credit Plus?

Only 5% of Ohio high school students are currently participating in dual credit programming.

College Credit Plus establishes clear pathways for high school students to earn college credit.• Increasing the number of college and career ready students in

Ohio• Ultimately having a positive impact on Ohio’s workforce• Offering incredible financial savings to earn college credit at no

cost to the students

College Credit Plus

All public high schools must participate in College Credit Plus.

• High schools must develop pathways, in partnership with Ohio’s colleges, of 15 and 30 credit hours leading toward a degree or certificate.

All nonpublic high schools may participate.

No eligible student may be denied participation.

What is College Credit Plus?

College Credit Plus is open to students in grades 7 through 12 who are deemed college ready.

College Credit Plus

College Credit Plus

Cost There is no cost to students participating in College Credit Plus. Tuition and book charges will be handled at the state level between the high school and the college.

What does that mean to you? At a COTC tuition cost is $179 per credit hour, if a student takes a three credit hour class it would typically cost $537 – but through College Credit Plus there is no cost to the student.

SO….12 to 15 credit hours would be a savings of $2,14830 credit hours would be a savings of $4,300 and would equal about the first year of an associate degree.

College Credit Plus

College Credit Plus

Three different ways to participate:

• OPTION A: Students can take courses at the high school with high school teachers who are credentialed at the college level. (Course availability determined by high school leadership.)

• OPTION B: Students can take courses at the high school taught by COTC faculty. (Course availability determined by high school leadership.)

• OPTION C: Students can take courses taught by COTC faculty at any one of the four campuses.

College Credit Plus

College Credit Plus

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS• COTC Application

• www.cotc.edu/apply (Promo Code: HSOptions)

• Intent to participate form • Turn in to high school by April 1

• Official High School Transcript• Student must meet established

course pre-requisite

College Credit Plus

• COTC Application• www.cotc.edu/apply (Promo Code: HSOptions)

• Intent to participate form • Turn in to high school by April 1

• Official High School Transcript• Student must meet established

course pre-requisite

A College Credit Plus student is a COTC student!Resources available include:• Academic assistance and open labs for writing, editing, speech

development and math• Disability support services• Career exploration and fairs• Personal Counseling• Resume guidance and interviewing skills• Access to the COTC library

IMPORTANT: CC+ courses are college courses and will be listed on your college transcript that will become your permanent academic record.

College Credit Plus

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Our Mission

The mission of Central Ohio Technical College is to meet the technical education

and training needs of students and employers in the area.

Why Choose COTC?

• COTC has a rich history of working with the region’s high schools

Currently there are over 1,500 high school students taking COTC courses.

• We have an established reputation for quality programming and customer service

• There are a wide variety of TAG courses (Transfer Assurance Guarantee) available that will transfer to any Ohio public college or university

• COTC has a commitment to technical education and innovative programs and partnerships

• College Credit Plus• 3 options available

• Over 40 Technical Associate Degrees and Certificates

• 4 Full Service Campus Locations• Newark, Pataskala, Knox and Coshocton

• Career Services• Annual Career Fair and Transfer Fair

• Center for Academic Success • Tutoring, Math Lab, and Communication Resource Center

• Concurrent Enrollment Option (CEOP)

What COTC has to offer!

• We offer a hands-on approach to learning.

• Nearly 85% of COTC graduates are employed within 6 months of graduation.

• Small class sizes provide for a quality classroom experience – COTC’s average class size is 16 students.

• Affordability: COTC is a great, affordable path for a post-secondary education in Ohio!

• About 33% of COTC students go on to pursue a bachelor’s degree. We have many partnerships with various colleges and universities to help you get there, and reduce your overall college costs!

What makes us unique?

•Allied Health

•Business Management

•Engineering & Information Technologies

•Nursing

•Public Safety

•Social & Behavioral Sciences

•Arts & Sciences

•One-Year Certificates

Associate Degrees

Affordability• Low tuition• Financial aid available

Accessibility• Open enrollment

Transferability• TAGs• Ohio Transfer Module• Articulation Agreements

Benefits of a two-year college

4- Year Partnerships

What’s next for YOU?

APPLY

Apply to COTC by August 12th

Plan ahead and stay ahead.

www.cotc.edu

REQUIREMENTS

• GRADUATE!

• Send in your high school transcripts.

• Register for classes at orientation.

www.cotc.edu

UPCOMING EVENTS

UPCOMING EVENTS

UPCOMING EVENTS

QUESTIONS?

Cory Conradcconrad@cotc.edu

740-755-7090

www.cotc.edu

THANK YOU!