Gateway recognizes that learning occurs outside the classroom through the rich experiences our students bring with them. Research shows students awarded college credit for this learning are more likely to persist and ultimately graduate. Gateway seeks to support you and set you up for success as you pursue a credential with the college.
Gateway defines Credit for Prior Learning (CFPL) to mean learning that’s been obtained outside traditional academia. Credit may be awarded for verified prior learning assessed by Gateway-appointed faculty and content experts using a prior learning assessment (PLA), not for the experience itself. Credit for Prior Learning can provide you with an avenue to receive credit for these past experiences, save money on tuition and accelerate the completion of your educational goals.
Eligibility for Credit for Prior Learning
All students accepted into an associate degree, technical diploma, certificate or apprenticeship program offered by Gateway are eligible to pursue credit for prior learning through Gateway’s established and approved Prior Learning Assessments (PLAs).
Students are responsible for any PLA specific fees as well as the standard PLA Assessment Fee of $50 for exams and demonstrative, and $90 for Portfolio (subject to change at any time).
