Non-public school (private school or homeschool) parent frequently asked questions

My child attends a non-public school. How do I apply and register for college credit plus (CCP) courses?

Complete the online College Credit Plus admissions application.

Submit the following to ccp@starkstate.edu:
- High school transcript.
- Test scores (ACT, ACCUPLACER, SAT). Find information on the ACCUPLACER and schedule a test here.
- Complete and return the Mature Content Questionnaire and Mature Content Permission Slip.

What is ACCUPLACER testing?

The ACCUPLACER test measures your skill level in three basic areas – Math, English and Reading. All Stark State College students take the ACCUPLACER test. Scores help to determine whether or not a student needs to be put into a developmental course.

How do I know if my child has been accepted to Stark State’s CCP program?

Students who have been accepted will receive their letter via email as well as a hard copy via mail.

Are there any steps I need to take after my child is accepted?

Non-public school families need to apply for funding with the Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE). They will need an acceptance letter from Stark State to complete the process.
- All parents/guardians are required to establish an OH|ID account before they can apply for funding.

The application process takes place each year for the following academic year. It opens February 1 on ODHE’s website and closes on April 1 at 5 p.m. Late applicants ARE NOT accepted.

When requesting credits, families should do so for the entire academic year (i.e., summer, fall and spring semesters). Since the funding application process only happens once a year, families are requesting credits for the entire academic year at once. Most classes at Stark State are 3 credit hours each.
- Example: Requesting a total of at least 12 credit hours when a student plans on taking two classes in the fall and two in the spring.

Who can I contact for questions about the funding application process?

Program contact: Wendy Casterline | Wendy.Casterline@education.ohio.gov.
Further questions: Ohio Department of Education | (877) 644-6338 or ccp@education.ohio.gov.

When will we find out about my child’s credit awards?

Students will be notified about their credit awards around the first week of May.
Students then need to reach out to Stark State with their funding letter to schedule an appointment to meet with an advisor and register for classes.
Students who missed the funding deadline or did not receive as many credits as needed may still participate in CCP; however, they would be considered self-pay.

Where can I find a list of course offerings?

Course offerings/prerequisites can be found here.

Do students need to re-apply after high school graduation?

Yes, please re-apply as a new first time student – https://www.starkstate.edu/admissions/new-students/.