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High school students may be eligible to receive this grant – not a loan – for tuition and fees toward a degree or to attain transfer credit.

High school students may be eligible to receive this grant - not a loan - for tuition and fees toward a degree or to attain transfer credit.

Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) is not transfer credit and should not be treated as such. Transfer Credit – Credits earned at one institution that are accepted toward a degree at another institution.

Credit Transfer - The process by which academic credits earned at one accredited institution are accepted by another institution, allowing students to apply these credits toward their program requirements. Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) is not transfer credit and should not be treated as such. Transfer Credit - Credits earned at one institution that are accepted toward a degree at another institution.

Associate in Arts (A.A.) – A degree granted for successfully completed programs of study consisting of a minimum of 60 semester hours and a maximum of 61 semester hours of college transfer courses. Associate in Arts in Teacher Preparation (A.A.T.P.) – A degree granted for successfully completed programs of study consisting of a minimum of 60 semester hours and a maximum of 61 semester hours of college transfer courses, with an emphasis on elementary, middle, and special education fields. Associate in Engineering (A.E.) – A degree granted for successfully completed programs of study consisting of a minimum of 60 semester hours and a maximum of 61 semester hours of college transfer courses, with an emphasis on preparing students for transfer to meet the prerequisite requirements of the University of North Carolina engineering programs. The Associate in Engineering to Bachelor of Science in Engineering Uniform Articulation Agreement establishes the procedures governing the transfer of credits for students who graduate from North Carolina Community College associate in engineering programs and apply to bachelor of science engineering programs at constituent institutions of The University of North Carolina. Associate in Fine Arts (A.F.A) – A degree granted for successfully completed programs of study consisting of a minimum of 60 semester hours and a maximum of 61 semester hours of college transfer courses, with an emphasis on the arts. Associate in Science (A.S.) – A degree granted for successfully completed programs of study consisting of a minimum of 60 semester hours and a maximum of 61 semester hours of college transfer courses, with an emphasis on the natural sciences. Associate in Science in Teacher Preparation (A.S.T.P.) – A degree granted for successfully completed programs of study consisting of a minimum of 60 semester hours and a maximum of 61 semester hours of college transfer courses, with an emphasis on STEM-focused teacher licensure programs. Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) – The opportunity for students to be awarded college credit based upon knowledge and skills gained outside of a college classroom.

Associate in Arts (A.A.) - A degree granted for successfully completed programs of study consisting of a minimum of 60 semester hours and a maximum of 61 semester hours of college transfer courses. Associate in Arts in Teacher Preparation (A.A.T.P.) - A degree granted for successfully completed programs of study consisting of a minimum of 60 semester hours and a maximum of 61 semester hours of college transfer courses, with an emphasis on elementary, middle, and special education fields. Associate in Engineering (A.E.) - A degree granted for successfully completed programs of study consisting of a minimum of 60 semester hours and a maximum of 61 semester hours of college transfer courses, with an emphasis on preparing students for transfer to meet the prerequisite requirements of the University of North Carolina engineering programs. The Associate in Engineering to Bachelor of Science in Engineering Uniform Articulation Agreement establishes the procedures governing the transfer of credits for students who graduate from North Carolina Community College associate in engineering programs and apply to bachelor of science engineering programs at constituent institutions of The University of North Carolina. Associate in Fine Arts (A.F.A) - A degree granted for successfully completed programs of study consisting of a minimum of 60 semester hours and a maximum of 61 semester hours of college transfer courses, with an emphasis on the arts. Associate in Science (A.S.) - A degree granted for successfully completed programs of study consisting of a minimum of 60 semester hours and a maximum of 61 semester hours of college transfer courses, with an emphasis on the natural sciences. Associate in Science in Teacher Preparation (A.S.T.P.) - A degree granted for successfully completed programs of study consisting of a minimum of 60 semester hours and a maximum of 61 semester hours of college transfer courses, with an emphasis on STEM-focused teacher licensure programs. Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) - The opportunity for students to be awarded college credit based upon knowledge and skills gained outside of a college classroom.