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Tennessee Reconnect and Promise. Graduating high school seniors can attend tuition-free. Free tuition for adults.Tennessee Reconnect and Promise. Graduating high school seniors can attend tuition-free. Free tuition for adults.
Online degrees available. Online education gives you flexibility to take classes that fit your schedule.Online degrees available. Online education gives you flexibility to take classes that fit your schedule.

Ways to Earn Credit

Prior Learning Assessment

The following explains ways in which currently enrolled students may receive credit other than taking the specific course(s) at RSCC.

What is PLA?

Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) is a method of evaluating what you have learned outside of school for college credit. Your past experiences and knowledge (from work, hobbies, volunteering, and other sources) may be shown to be equal to what you could learn in a college classroom. If you can demonstrate this knowledge at the college level, then you could be awarded college credit for what you already know.

Types of prior learning or alternative credit include:

 

There is a maximum alternative credit allowed limit.

Ready to start the process of reviewing your eligibilty for PLA? Visit Getting Started with Prior Learning Credit by Exam or Portfolio for an overview of the process.

Contact: 

Cody Miller • (865) 354-3000 ext. 5312 • Click name for email address

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