Willoughby-Eastlake City Schools announces College Credit Plus enrollment, deadline April 1, 2026

Willoughby-Eastlake City Schools provided an overview of Ohio's College Credit Plus (CCP) program and reminded families that the district's intent-to-participate form is due April 1, 2026. A district staff member described CCP as a dual-enrollment option that allows students in grades 7 through 12 to earn both high school and college credit at the same time.

The staff member said CCP courses are tuition-free and can be taken either on a student's high school campus or at a partnering college or university. Locally, the district partners with Lakeland Community College to offer a range of CCP classes designed to challenge students academically and prepare them for postsecondary education and careers. The staff member said the courses "give students access to more rigorous coursework and can reduce future college costs for families."

The district noted that CCP remains free except in specific circumstances: families may incur costs for late withdrawal, for failing grades, if a student exceeds 30 credit hours, or for failing to return textbooks for campus-based courses. The staff member also explained that taking CCP courses at the student's high school allows the student to remain on the same academic calendar, participate more easily in extracurricular activities, and maintain a stronger connection to the school community.

Program eligibility requires meeting both CCP enrollment criteria and the academic requirements of the college or university a student chooses. Each high school provides a variety of CCP course options; families were encouraged to review the district's full program guide for details. The staff member told families to complete the intent-to-participate form by April 1, 2026, and to contact the guidance/counseling office with questions.