CCP or AP?
What is the difference between College Credit Plus (CCP) and Advanced Placement (AP)?
CCP
Ohio's dual enrollment program that offers students in grades seven through 12 the opportunity to earn both high school and college credit at the same time.
AP
Offers college-level courses students can take in high school and earn college credit through passing the exam.
CCP
Eligible seventh through 12th grade public school students can take up to 30 college credits free per academic year.
AP
There may be a fee applied to take the AP exam.
CCP
Courses are offered at Lakeland's campus, Lakeland's partner high schools or online.
AP
Courses are offered at the high school's campus.
CCP
Courses are generally offered by semester, which is half of the academic year (16 weeks). Some are available in half semesters (eight weeks).
AP
Courses are generally the full-length of the academic year.
CCP
Students earning a passing grade will receive college credit for the course.
AP
Each AP exam is scored on a scale of one to five. Generally, colleges/universities require a minimum score of three to receive college credit. More competitive colleges/universities may require a score higher than three.
CCP
Ohio Transfer 36 and Transfer Assurance Guide (TAG) course credits are guaranteed to transfer to any public college or university in Ohio.
Lakeland Community College is nationally accredited by the Higher Learning commission, and our courses are recognized by all other accredited colleges across the country, so the credits can transfer to private or out-of-state institutions.
AP
Students need to check directly with the college/university of interest regarding transferability and score requirements. Some colleges/universities issue elective credit only, which may not apply toward the student's major.
*For more information regarding transferability, visit transfercredit.ohio.gov.