Tiffin University
Credit for Prior Learning
Finish Your Degree Faster
At Tiffin University, we believe that learning occurs both inside and outside of the classroom. Our Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) process rewards you for your achievements, helps to reduce the number of required courses and helps you progress toward a bachelor’s degree faster — saving you time and money. With CPL, you may have already earned as much as one-fourth of your TU bachelor’s degree!
1,593
Credits Awarded
206
Students Using CPL
$ 836,325
Total CPL Awarded
If you’re interested in pursuing your bachelor’s degree, try out our Credit for Prior Learning calculator to get real-time answers on savings!
What is Credit for Prior Learning (CPL)?
CPL is college credit that can be awarded toward a Bachelor’s Degree based on earned Certifications or Licenses, successful completion of standardized exams, military service, or even skills and knowledge you have acquired as part of your career or life experiences.
CPL credit can be awarded toward a bachelor’s degree in many different ways, including:
Credit for Public Safety Training and Service
Experiential Learning Credit
Waiving the Internship Requirement
Credit for Workshops and Training Attendance
CPL for Graduate Students
Is there a cost?
The evaluation of your materials is free for anyone who has been accepted to attend TU. If your application for credit is approved and you elect to accept the credit, there is a transcription fee of $150 per course.
Note: There is no charge for credit awarded for Military service reflected on the Joint Services Transcript.
What’s the Bottom Line?
Tiffin University’s Credit for Prior Learning process not only saves you money, but it can help you complete your bachelor’s degree faster.
For example, if your CPL portfolio is awarded 3 courses of credit, you would benefit from nearly $4,000 in tuition savings, and your time to degree would be shortened by 4 months or more.
If you’re interested in pursuing your bachelor’s degree, try out our Credit for Prior Learning calculator to get real-time answers on savings!
How do I get started?
To apply for CPL credit, review and follow the instructions on the CPL Step-by-step page thoroughly to ensure your Credit for Prior Learning portfolio maximizes your potential benefits toward a bachelor’s degree.
Have Questions? We’re here to help.
If you have questions about the Credit for Prior Learning process contact the CPL team at cpl@tiffin.edu or Schedule a Consultation
Resources for Undergraduate CPL
- Undergraduate Credit for Prior Learning Calculator
- CPL Savings Examples
- Credit for Industry Certifications and Licenses
- Experiential Learning Credit
- Continuing Education Units Worksheet
- Courses Eligible for Credit by Exam
- Prior Learning Credit in Lieu of Internship Completion
- Program Learning Outcomes
