Policies

Transfer of Student Records from Other Institutions All transfer applicants are considered on an ongoing basis. Prior Learning Assessment/Transfer Credit After assessment of previous education, training and/or experience the student will be enrolled in training at the student's documented proficiency level.

While COE does not mandate a maximum number of transfer credit or credit for prior learning a school may accept per student, at least one hour must be completed at the TCAT in addition to evidence of competency mastery through testing and/or hands-on demonstration to be awarded a credential. Documentation may include but is not limited to: DD214 Joint Services Transcript (JST) Any additional prior transcripts Documentation of prior work experience may include: Workplace training certificate Employee training records Letter on company letterhead signed by an appropriate official (containing contact information for verification) Awarding Prior Credit To verify a student’s proficiency level, a programmatic proctored assessment or skills demonstration exam may be administered by the college. Approved transfer credit hours will be applied to the student’s transcript when the Prior Credit Evaluation (PCE) Request has completed the review process and proctored assessments or skills demonstration exams have been scored with a passing result. Students must have a passing average in the program they desire to transfer from before the transfer will be considered.

E. Transfer Credit - Students who receive credit for hours completed for previous education (other institutions, life experience, work credit, dual enrollment, etc.) will have their program length reduced. A student that receives transfer credit will have a maximum time frame calculated based on the reduced program length. Transfer credits are not included in the GPA calculation nor the cumulative hours of completion.

If you think you are eligible for advanced placement credit, see Placement Tests and Transfer Credit for more information.

Documentation may include but is not limited to: DD214 Joint Services Transcript (JST) Any additional prior transcripts Documentation of prior work experience may include: Workplace training certificate Employee training records Letter on company letterhead signed by an appropriate official (containing contact information for verification) Awarding Prior Credit To verify a student’s proficiency level, a programmatic proctored assessment or skills demonstration exam may be administered by the college. Approved transfer credit hours will be applied to the student’s transcript when the Prior Credit Evaluation (PCE) Request has completed the review process and proctored assessments or skills demonstration exams have been scored with a passing result.

Prior Learning Assessment/Transfer Credit After assessment of previous education, training and/or experience the student will be enrolled in training at the student's documented proficiency level. The time normally required for training will be shortened accordingly. Students may request an evaluation of credit for prior education/training or experiences to satisfy courses in a program of study offered by the college. Sources of prior credit include: Credit from other colleges (TCATs, Community Colleges, Universities, and Proprietary Trade Schools) Early Postsecondary Opportunities (EPSO) credit (Dual Credit, Dual Enrollment, Industry Certifications, AP, etc…) Credit for military training and experience Non-military work experience ACT transcript National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC) Completion of Learning Support Competencies through the Seamless Alignment and Integration of Learning Support (SAILS) program Requests for prior credit evaluation are processed by Student Services and college faculty, who make recommendations for the number of hours that may be awarded to a student. While COE does not mandate a maximum number of transfer credit or credit for prior learning a school may accept per student, at least one hour must be completed at the TCAT in addition to evidence of competency mastery through testing and/or hands-on demonstration to be awarded a credential.

E. Transfer Credit - Students who receive credit for hours completed for previous education (other institutions, life experience, work credit, dual enrollment, etc.) will have their program length reduced. A student that receives transfer credit will have a maximum time frame calculated based on the reduced program length. Transfer credits are not included in the GPA calculation nor the cumulative hours of completion. Reentry after 180 days and transfer students - Generally, you must calculate new payment periods for a clock hour or credit hour non-term program for: A student who withdraws and then reenters the same program at the same institution after 180 days: the repeated course grade will be counted along with the previously assigned grade.

Transfer Credit – Students who receive credit for hours completed for previous education (other institutions, life experience, work credit, dual enrollment, etc.) will have their program length reduced. A student that receives transfer credit will have a maximum timeframe calculated based on the reduced program length. Transfer credits are not included in the GPA calculation nor the cumulative hours of completion.

The primary requirements for VETS Campus certification also include mentoring and support programs for student veterans; creating and maintaining a process for assessing prior learning that grants academic credit to veterans for transferable training and experience attained through their military service; conducting annual surveys of student veterans’ views, needs, issues and suggestions, and providing special orientation programs for student veterans.

Army, Navy, Marines, Coast Guard, Space Force - https://jst.doded.mil Air Force - https://www.parchment.com/u/registration/32882/institution Additional requirements can be found on the Admissions page How do I submit documentation for prior learning credit? Already have a TCAT email, use the following: Submit Prior Credit Evaluation Request New or don't have a TCAT email, use the following: Submit Prior Credit Evaluation Request More information about prior learning credit.

Specific requirements of the VETS Act include mentoring and support programs for student veterans; creating and maintaining a process for assessing prior learning that grants academic credit to veterans for transferable training and experience attained through their military service; conducting annual surveys of student veterans’ views, needs, issues and suggestions; providing special orientation programs for student veterans; special outreach to veterans, and more.