Credit by Exam
 
Frank Phillips College offers students an opportunity to earn college credit by examination. Students must petition for credit through the Office of Student Services. Credit earned through examination will be placed on the student's permanent record when the number of hours earned in residence equals the number of credits earned by examination. Course credit will be listed on the student's transcript along with the course number, title, and the grade "CE." A footnote will indicate that the credit was obtained by examination. Credit will not be awarded for any exams taken more than five years prior to a student's enrollment at Frank Phillips College. Complete information concerning the program of credit by examination may be obtained through the Dean of Student Services. Students intending to transfer should contact the transfer institution regarding alternative college credit as each institution determines its policy individually and may not accept alternative college credit from another institution.

Advanced Placement (AP)
 
The College Board Advanced Placement (AP) Program examinations are offered in participating secondary schools. Frank Phillips College may accept AP test scores for comparable course work within an academic discipline. Credit may be granted for a score of three or above. The student is responsible for forwarding an official report from Educational Testing Services (ETS) to the Office of Student Services.

Minimum Scores for AP Credit

College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
 
Frank Phillips College accepts the subject examinations of the CLEP in most areas. Effective August 1, 2003, Frank Phillips College will grant credit on subject examinations with the following scores:

All CLEP required scores and hours granted are subject to revision.

Credit through TECH PREP
 
Frank Phillips College grants credit for approved high-school courses to students enrolled in articulated programs. To earn credit, the students must:

• successfully complete specified high school courses and receive a grade of 80 or above with high school teacher approval;
• graduate from high school;
• enroll and request credits within 28 months after high school graduation;
• initiate an official college education plan with an appropriate point-of-entry counselor; and
• complete at least nine hours of college degree courses that include one technical course from their declared TECH PREP program of study prior to the awarding of any Tech Prep articulated credit to the student's official record.

Once these criteria are met, students may petition for credit by bringing a copy of their high school transcript to the Office of Student Services.

Armed Forces Credit
 
Frank Phillips College may award credit for military experience and training. Credit may be awarded when learning achieved through military experiences is consistent with the educational objectives of the student and the requirements of the curriculum. Students who wish to obtain such credit must submit official documentation to the Office of Student Services.

Credit for Experience
 
Credit will be awarded for learning achieved through experience outside typical educational settings when it is consistent with the educational objectives of the student, the requirements of the curriculum, and the policy on granting credit for experience. Awarding of credit will be considered for the following experience:

• Students who have completed one year of active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States and who have been discharged or released honorably may receive three semester hours of physical education credit. Students who wish to obtain this credit should submit an original copy of their DD-214 and/ or DD-2586 to the Office of Admissions and Records;
• Military training and experience;
• Professional certificates, licenses, and credentials such as FAA licenses, medical field licenses, etc.;
• Learning achieved through proprietary schools, apprenticeship, or other in-house training programs;
• Selected work experiences;
• Learning achieved through noncredit workshops, seminars, and conferences; and/ or
• Other experiences with appropriate documentation.

Students must be enrolled at the time they apply for credit. The credit, if awarded, must apply to the student's declared major. Students should:

• Contact the Dean of Instruction/Chief Academic Officer to answer questions and to assist with the request.
• Prepare application for credit by experience, identifying course petitioned for credit.
• Each application/portfolio must include a written justification by the student.
• Prepare portfolio documenting experience, which should include, but is not limited to the following:
• Previous education related to course;
• Previous work experience, military, etc. including dates, titles, job descriptions;
  In-service training workshops, including dates, topics, certificates, or transcripts;
• Professional certificates, licenses; and
• Letter from employers, volunteer agencies, regulatory agencies supporting experience.
• Return application form to the Dean of Instruction/Chief Academic Officer.

The first three (3) credit hours for experience that are approved will be free. For any credits beyond the first three (3), students will be required to pay $10 per credit hour granted, which will be transcripted. Only credits that are approved as "credit for experience" will be charged a fee.

Students are to consult with their advisors regarding "credit for experience" and complete the application form. The Dean of Instruction/Chief Academic Officer will have the final authority in approving credit for experience.

Non-Accredited Transfer Credit
 
Students with college credit from an institution of higher education not accredited by the Southern Association, New England Association, North Central Association, Northwest Association, Middle States Association, or Western Association may submit their transcripts for evaluation. Generally courses taken from a non-accredited institution will count neither as a general education core requirement nor an elective at FPC. Students, however, may still petition their requests by completing the form for "Non-Accredited Transfer Credit." Students are encouraged to notify their academic advisors as soon as possible to process their requests. The Dean of Instruction/Chief Academic Officer will have the final authority in approving credit from non-accredited institutions of higher education.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Credit