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College Now For High School Students

Earn Dual Credit by Starting College Now!

College Now offers an academically excellent, truly Christian, early college experience.

High school students who are dual enrolled in College Now take challenging courses for college credit alongside their peers and current Cedarville undergraduate students. Courses are based on the strong commitment to Scripture for which Cedarville is known and led by college professors who equip students through excellent education and intentional discipleship.

College Now also offers two great ways to save on the cost of college:

  • Cedarville’s Family Pay Option represents an 80% tuition discount ($175/credit hour)
  • College Credit Plus (CCP) allows qualified Ohio residents to take many courses for FREE

Cedarville University is permitted to deliver online programs in every state and is a member of the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements. College Now Online also serves students who reside internationally.

Homeschool Students: Cedarville is homeschool friendly! Check out this webpage dedicated to questions about homeschool admissions and transcripts.

Due to limited availability of standardized testing during the COVID-19 pandemic, Cedarville will not require a standardized test score as a requirement for admission for students entering any term through spring 2023.

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Admissions Information

Dual Enrollment Options

Accepted Student Information

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Summer Studies

Come to Cedarville’s campus for two unforgettable weeks of Summer Studies. You’ll experience college life, earn 3 credit hours of college credit, and make new friends and incredible memories.

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College Now in the Classroom

“College Now in the Classroom” partners with Christian high schools and homeschool associations, offering the best online instruction and in-class facilitated discussions along with Cedarville’s academic quality and biblical worldview.

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Family Pay Option

For students outside of Ohio or those taking non CCP-funded courses, Cedarville's College Now Family Pay Option is an affordable choice.

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Ohio's College Credit Plus

Cedarville University's College Now program participates in the state of Ohio's College Credit Plus (CCP) program, which provides free tuition for high school students taking college courses. If you are an Ohio resident, you may be able to take College Now courses tuition-free through CCP. 

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