What is CPLA? (1/4)

CPL (Credit for Prior Learning) provides students with the opportunity to earn college credits for the skills and knowledge they have obtained outside of the college classroom. By earning CPL credits, students may be eligible to reduce overall tuition costs, graduate sooner, and accelerate their academic journey. 

CPLA (Credit for Prior Learning Assessment) is [the assessment used to verify eligibility?]

Veteran CPL

If you have (served in military, etc.), then you may be eligible to receive CPL credits for your prior experience and learning. CPL eligibility through military experience may include but is not limited to:

  • Training A
  • Training B
  • Training C

Other CPL Eligible Learning

There are many other prior learning experiences that may be eligible for CPL, such as:

  • A
  • B
  • C

 

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Graduate Sooner

Students at Seattle Colleges can gain up to half of their credits towards their degree through CPL.

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Accelerate Your Academic Journey

Nearly 3000 students in Washington State have utilized CPL credits to accelerate their academic journey and graduate sooner.