Transitioning from College Credit Plus
Congratulations on completing College Credit Plus classes through Columbus State. That smart move gives you a great head start of college!
As a College Credit Plus participant, you are already a valued Columbus State student, and we want you to continue on with us as a full-time student after you graduate from high school! CCP students are not required to re-submit an application for admission. You’re already accepted and ready to choose your major.
Summer Jump-Start Award
$500 for Summer Semester 2020
High school seniors graduating in 2020 who earned at least two CCP credits during their senior year are automatically eligible for the Summer Jump-Start Award. No scholarship application or essay is required. Funds are automatically applied to qualifying students' Columbus State accounts.
Eligibility Criteria:
- 2020 high school graduate.
- Earned at least two Columbus State CCP credits in the 2019/20 academic year.
- Enroll for at least one course in a qualifying program of study for Summer Semester 2020.
Momentum Award
$1,000 per academic year
Renewable for a total of four semesters
Graduating CCP seniors may already qualify for a scholarship to attend Columbus State as a traditional student. The Momentum Award can be used for tuition, course-related fees, and books/supplies.
NEW FOR AUTUMN 2020: Students who have earned CTAG or career-technical articulated credit in their senior year may also be eligible for the Momentum Award. CTAG and articulated credit gets processed over the summer after high school graduation.
Eligibility Criteria:
- 2020 high school graduate.
- Earned CTAG or career-technical articulated credit, or at least two CCP credits from Columbus State in the 2019/2020 academic year
- Final high school GPA of 2.5 or higher.
- Full-time enrollment at Columbus State for Autumn and Spring Semesters.
This scholarship is automatically awarded and will appear on qualifying students’ Columbus State account – no scholarship application is required!
Final high school transcript, FAFSA, and all verification documents must be on file prior to Autumn Semester 2020.
Registration Steps
Follow the steps below to complete all of the admissions steps and get ready to register for your first semester of classes.
Declare a major at Columbus State. If you know which major you want to pursue, contact your Columbus State CCP advisor or ccpadvising@cscc.edu. Not sure which major? Use the CareerQuest tool to help you determine where your interests lie.
Complete the FAFSA at fafsa.gov (Columbus State school code: 006867).
Your Columbus State College Credit Plus credits are already here, so no need to do anything there!
If you completed College Credit Plus through another college or university (other than Columbus State), request an official transcript from the college(s) where you have earned credit. Most colleges have an online transcript request process that you can find easily by visiting their site and searching for “transcripts.”
If you completed AP classes, request an official transcript from The College Board to be sent to Columbus State.
IMPORTANT: We must receive your official transcript directly from the college. Students are not permitted to submit transcripts.
Your next step is to submit your qualifying ACT/SAT scores and check with your CCP advisor to see if re-testing is necessary.
Near the end of your senior year of high school, you will get an invitation in your Columbus State student email to attend New Student Orientation.