Earning Credit at Your High School if the Course is Offered
There are several ways to earn college credit while still in high school, depending on the courses offered. Two primary options include College Credit Plus (CCP) and Career-Technical Assurance Guides (CTAG). By successfully completing these courses with a passing grade, you may be eligible to receive college credit.
To make the most of these opportunities and ensure credit is transferred over, it's important to discuss your options with both your high school counselor and your college admissions counselor, especially during your College/University Orientation.
Overview of College Credit Plus (CCP)
College Credit Plus (CCP) is an opportunity for Ohio high school students to simultaneously earn both college and high school credit prior to high school graduation.
Benefits of CCP
Qualified students may earn college credit at no cost to students or families in courses taught by Miami University faculty.
All CCP students are assigned an advisor to assist them with scheduling and topics related to student success.
Students may select courses in the Ohio Transfer Module (OTM) or that have been identified as Transfer Assurance Guides (TAG) which guarantees these credits transfer to other public Ohio colleges and universities.
Admission Requirements
CCP Application
Official High School Transcripts or Middle School Grade Report(s): Sent directly from the school counselor during the online application.
Mature Content Permission Form and Questionnaire: Form is submitted with the application, questionnaire will be signed during the online orientation
Eligibility Requirements
A student is eligible for the program if the student meets any of the following criteria:
Cumulative unweighted high school GPA of 3.0 or above.
Obtains test scores as follows:
ACT Minimum Scores
English: 18
Reading:22
Accuplacer Minimum Scores
Writing: 5
Reading: 250
The Admission Process
Submit your application.
Your high school counselor will receive an email to upload your transcript to your application portal.
Admission will review your application within a few business days and you will receive next steps via email.
Career-Technical Assurance Guide (CTAG) Credit through the State of Ohio
CTAGs (Career-Technical Assurance Guides) are statewide agreements that allow technical courses—often completed at Career Technical Centers—to transfer for credit between Ohio public institutions.
If you’ve earned CTAG credit in high school, you may automatically receive credit for equivalent courses at Miami University or other Ohio colleges and universities. Talk to both your high school and college academic advisors to understand how your CTAG credits may transfer and apply toward your degree.
How Credits Apply to an Education Degree
If you are taking a College Credit Plus (CCP) course through Miami University, your course may count toward both your major requirements in Education and the general education requirements outlined in the Miami Plan.
To ensure the credits apply as expected, be sure to review your course selections with your high school counselor and confirm with your academic advisor during your college orientation.
College Credit Plus Scholarship for Students at the Regional Campuses
Former Miami Regionals College Credit Plus (CCP) students, who earned a 3.0+ GPA cumulative in high school, may be eligible for a $2,000 per year renewable scholarship if admitted to Miami Regionals.
Incoming Miami Hamilton and Miami Middletown students are automatically considered for Miami University merit scholarships. There is no separate scholarship application. Scholarships are not guaranteed and are based on academic credentials provided with their admission application.
Incoming and continuing students are considered each year for donor and departmental scholarships. The Office of Student Financial Assistance automatically makes award determinations based on eligibility criteria.
Who to Contact to Get Started
Your contact for Teacher Academy Partnerships is Lexie Persinger. She is a great person to start the conversation with and can point you in the right direction.
Lexie Persinger Coordinator of Teacher Academy Partnerships and Regional Primary Education Cohort College of Education, Health, and Society Miami University Email:withroac@MiamiOH.edu Phone: 513-529-6412
