Students that participate in Prior Learning Assessment can use these credits toward earning their degree. Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) awards college credit, certification or advanced standing for a student’s non-academic experiences and training.
How Does It Work?
- Access the Prior Learning Assessment Manual for information on policies, procedures, and eligibility requirements.
- Meet with an advisor to request a credit assessment.
- Enroll in an LSC academic program.
- Provide official documentation (transcripts, license/certification, portfolio etc.) supporting the request for PLA credit.
- Advisors/Counselors verify eligibility and submit assessment requests for evaluation.
- If a student meets all eligibility criteria, credit is awarded.
PLA Options
- American Council on Education (ACE)
- Continuing Education Articulation
- External Challenge Exams
- High School Articulation
- Internal Challenge Exams
- Licensure or Industry Certification
- Non-Regionally Accredited College or University
- Portfolio
PLA Criteria and Guidelines
Access the Prior Learning Assessment Manual for detailed information on policies, procedures, and eligibility requirements.
Fees for PLA
| PLA Option | Fee |
|---|---|
| American Council on Education (ACE) Transcript Evaluation | No Fee |
| Continuing Education Articulation | No Fee |
| External Challenge Exam | Fee may apply* |
| High School Articulation Credit/Advanced Technical Credit | No Fee |
| Internal Challenge Exam | $25 per exam |
| Military Transcript Evaluation | No Fee |
| Non-Regionally Accredited College or University Transcript Evaluation | $25 per transcript |
| Portfolio Credit | $60 per portfolio |
*A fee of $25 per assessment will be charged for any additional faculty evaluation needed. | |