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Lorain County Community College offers some great programs that enable academically advanced and talented high school (and home-educated) students to enroll in college courses Depending on the program, these courses may provide both high school and college credit. In all instances, college credit is awarded and may be used at LCCC or for transfer to a college or university of choice after high school graduation.
The Post-Secondary Enrollment Options/Credit-In-Escrow/College Tech Prep Team assists those high school students who are concurrently enrolling at LCCC. We work in cooperation with the students' high school guidance counselors to make sure that students are selecting the proper courses at LCCC. We also make arrangements for assessing new students to make sure that students are ready for college-level coursework. LCCC academic advisors work in conjunction with the Coordinator of Special Admissions programs, LCCC's Targeted Marketing Specialist and LCCC's Counselor for Post-Secondary Options students on common concerns and issues.
Post Secondary Enrollment Options (PSEO)
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Ohio Post-Secondary Enrollment Option B
Get Both High School and College Credit for FREE
The Ohio Post-Secondary Enrollment Option B program is a popular choice for students - and for good reason. This program allows students to earn college credits while in high school, all for free. Under this program, students enroll in courses at LCCC and receive dual credit for high school requirements and for college credit. These credits may be used at LCCC or for transfer to the college or university of choice after high school graduation. Even books and other fees are covered under this state-funded program. The deadline for registration is June 15 prior to the year you wish to participate.
LCCC Credit In Escrow
Earn College Credit NOW That You Can Use Later
LCCC's Credit In Escrow program allows qualifying high school students to take college courses, receive college credit and students can choose to have college courses count toward high school graduation. Credits are then utilized at LCCC or for transfer to the college or university of choice. Under this program, tuition and all associated course costs are the responsibility of the student. Also, qualifying high school students who want to take courses at LCCC and are eligible for participation in the Option B program but who miss the Option B filing deadline, may participate in this program.
For Home-Educated Students
Students who are home educated may participate in LCCC's Credit In Escrow program. See the information on the LCCC Credit In Escrow program for complete information and eligibility requirements. LCCC welcomes home-educated students and, in fact, those in the Credit In Escrow program from home-educated settings have proven themselves to be outstanding students.
Eligibility Requirements for PSEO and Credit in Escrow Programs
Students who are currently attending chartered or non-chartered, public or private high schools are eligible to participate in both programs. Students currently in the eighth grade may apply now to participate for when they are freshmen. Home-educated students may participate in LCCC's Credit In Escrow program if they turn 14 years old before September 30 of the year they wish to enroll.
For students who want to participate in either the Ohio Post-Secondary Enrollment Option B program or LCCC Credit in Escrow program, it is recommended that they meet the following grade-point average (GPA) requirements: Freshmen should be carrying at least 3.9 GPAs, sophomores should be carrying at least 3.7 GPAs, juniors should be maintaining at least 3.5 GPAs and seniors should have minimum 3.0 GPAs. Home-educated students are eligible for participation only in the Credit In Escrow program and participation is based upon results of a personal assessment process administered at LCCC that covers reading, writing and mathematical skills (please see below).
To participate in the Ohio Option B program, students need to notify their high school officials (usually a guidance counselor or principal) of their intent to participate by March 30 prior to the academic year they wish to begin. School officials are then required to supply LCCC with the necessary academic information on students who are applying for participation. Home-educated students need to inform the superintendent of the school district in which they live of their intent to participate (this for the Credit in Escrow program only). A sign-off or proof of notification from the superintendent is necessary to participate.
Students who wish to participate in either the Ohio Option B program or the LCCC Credit In Escrow program are required to complete a personal assessment process. This process involves three components: A formal evaluation of reading, writing and mathematical skills; a review of grades earned in high school; and a meeting with an LCCC counselor or academic advisor. The formal evaluation of reading, writing and mathematical skills may be conducted in the LCCC COMPASS (Computer-adaptive Placement Assessment and Support System) lab. This portion of the assessment process takes about three hours to complete and may be taken in parts. Students may complete this portion of the assessment process anytime they wish, as long as it is after they have been accepted into a program. Or, students may complete the reading, writing and math evaluation in hand-written format through an assessment process administered at their schools. Students may be exempt from this part of the assessment process if they have earned ACT scores of 24 or higher in all categories or if they have combined SAT scores of 1665 or higher.
Students must meet application deadlines in order to participate. For participation in the Option B program, all application materials (see following information) must be received by June 15 prior to the academic year they wish to begin. For the LCCC Credit In Escrow program, students need to submit application materials no later than three weeks prior to the start of the semester in which they wish to begin.
Talent Clause
If you don't quite meet all of the GPA requirements for the Option B or Credit in Escrow programs, you still have a chance to participate. Under a special Talent Clause qualification, students who are exceptional in a particular area (such as history or art or science) and have received grades no lower than a B in these areas, may be recommended for participation in the Option B or Credit in Escrow programs at LCCC. Students are then allowed to enroll in college courses in these particular areas. Talent Clause applicants are reviewed for participation on a case-by-case basis.
Application for Admission
The Post Secondary Program Application for Admission is available from your high school guidance counselor.
For more information, e-mail Sue Lekan or call 440-366-7638.