Adults often obtain valuable skills and knowledge through working, doing volunteer work, or their own independent study. Many adults coming to JCCC have taken classes in the Armed Services or at a vocational school. These different experiences may allow a student to earn college credit. Assessments to obtain non-traditional credit include:

• Portfolio evaluation
• Certificate evaluation
• Testing program: Proficiency exams, College Level Examination Program (CLEP) and College Entrance Examination Board-Advanced Placement (CEEB-AP)
• Armed Services experience evaluation

You may earn a maximum of 30 hours of credit through non-traditional means. A fee may be required to apply for credit. All non-traditional credit that is earned is recorded on a student’s transcript after the completion of 6 hours of course work at JCCC. All earned non-traditional credit will receive a grade of “P” for pass and will be designated as “Advanced Standing” credit. Non-traditional credit may be used toward an Associate Degree at JCCC but cannot be used to meet the enrollment requirement for government funded financial aid programs or to meet resident credit requirements for graduation.

Please note that credit obtained at JCCC through PLA may not transfer to another college or university.

For more information about the Prior Learning Assessment program call the PLA Office at 913-469-8500 ext. 3538.