| "> | | | | assessment, PLA, (also known as Recognition of Prior |
| The face of todayâs college student is | | | | Learning, RPL), and credits earned through CLEP |
| quickly changing. Fewer and fewer college students | | | | exams. Although many students are eager to learn |
| are âtraditionalâ college students, | | | | about the multiple options they have for earning |
| those who are between the ages of 18-22 and | | | | credits toward their college degree, they can be |
| complete their degree at a brick and mortar | | | | unsure of how to go about earning credits through |
| university in about four years. More students are | | | | non-traditional ways or intimidated by the multiple |
| taking advantage of non-traditional ways of | | | | options for earning college credits. Often, college |
| completing college degrees, such as distance learning | | | | students hear about non-traditional ways to earn |
| programs, independent studies, online degree | | | | credits through their peers. |
| programs, credits earned through prior learning | | | | |