Assessment of Prior Learning Experience (APLE)

Daytona State recognizes that students come to the institution from a variety of backgrounds. We value the training and knowledge you may have gained through experience. The Assessment of Prior Learning Experience (APLE) program, is designed to allow you to turn your skills and knowledge into college credit. Credit earned through the APLE program can only be awarded in courses offered at Daytona State College. Credit will not be awarded for courses in which you have already received credit. All methods of earning credit must meet equivalent classroom standards per F.S. 1001.64, 1007.27; FAC 6A-10.024.

To earn credit through the APLE program you must meet the following requirements:

• Be enrolled in a degree or certificate program at Daytona State College and the credit earned must be appropriately related to your degree or certificate program
• Be registered for and attending classes during the current semester
• Meet with the Department Chair for the subject area of desired credit to identify courses that match your prior experience and may qualify for the APLE credit program.
• Complete eligibility and registration APLE forms with Department Chair.
• Meet with Assessment Services staff to review forms and complete payment form.
• Make payment of all fees with Student Accounts.
• Portfolios must be able to provide documentation which satisfies all major learning outcomes for a selected course.
• Be aware credit awarded for prior experiential learning shall not exceed 25% of the units required for completion of the program.
• Be aware the maximum number of credits that can be earned through the combined total of transfer, examination, or experiential learning is 75% of the degree or certificate program.

Active U.S. military members are excluded from the above limitations.