CPL Guidelines, Policy, and Appeal Process
- Students must apply to RCTC and be accepted to apply for Credit for Prior Learning.
- Students must meet with their advisor to begin the Credit for Prior Learning process
- Students must document their experience fulfilling course competencies in order to earn Credit for Prior Learning credits for a course. The experience must have occurred outside of college coursework.
- Students will receive resident credits for approved credit by exam or credit by portfolio credit for prior learning options at RCTC.
- Credit for Prior Learning credits must be applicable to a student's current program, degree, or curriculum at RCTC.
- Grading methods for Credit for Prior Learning credit shall be consistent with current approved grading methods for the course.
- The Credit for Prior Learning fee is $85 per credit.
- Credits granted through prior learning are not eligible for financial aid or veteran's education assistance.
- Credits granted through prior learning will not count toward the enrollment of a specific term. These credit will not be counted in determining part-time or full-time status.