Credit for Prior Learning Act

(g) Eligible credit for prior learning assessment. For purposes of this title, the term eligible credit for prior learning assessment includes an evaluation of knowledge or skills learned outside of an institution of higher education—

(1) that assesses for evidence of learning, not for experience or time spent;

(2) that has been determined by the institution to be based on generally accepted criteria by relevant subject matter experts; and

(3) for which successful assessment will result in the institution awarding academic credit (without the student having to enroll in additional coursework to achieve such academic credit) to meet all or part of the program requirements toward completion.