Prior Learning Assessment

A series of tests developed and administered by The College Board for advanced placement high school courses. Since 2009, Ohio has guaranteed credit for established scores on AP exams.

•  Current AP credit awards by can be found at https://reports-cems.transfercredit.ohio.gov/acprod/odb_dhe/r/oatn/reports/ap 
•  Scores must be sent from CollegeBoard https://apstudents.collegeboard.org/sending-scores

Exams, Portfolio, and/or evaluations completed by Outside sources (Articulated Credit, OSHA Safety Card, etc…)

Standardized tests of college material offered by The College Board. Since 2017, college credit has been guaranteed statewide for students who achieve an established CLEP test score for exams that have been endorsed statewide as college level.

• Current CLEP credit awards can be found at https://clep.collegeboard.org/college-creditpolicy/terra-state-community-college.
• Scores must be sent from CollegeBoard https://clep.collegeboard.org/scores/send-scorestranscripts

Similar to the AP program, IB is an internationally recognized instructional program designed for high school students that leads to a final examination.

• Standard Level (SL) subjects take up to 150 teaching hours
• Higher Level (HL) subjects take up to 240 teaching hours

Assessments are created and administered by Terra State faculty or staff. If an exam is not a practical evaluation of a student’s aptitude, in courses such as welding or engineering, a portfolio, application, or presentation may be required.

Awarded credit, typically 30 hours maximum, toward an Associate of Technical Study upon completion of an industry credential. (i.e. Cosmetology)

Credit is awarded for non-MTAG military coursework, training, or experience.

Current and veteran military service members are eligible to submit their military transcripts for possible course credit. To see if you are eligible for college credit, students must send their military transcripts to the TSCC records office. The Records Office will review the transcript and award credit for appropriate courses.

JST Eligibility and Access

Military members in the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, and Coast Guard who are active duty, reserve duty, or veterans are eligible for the JST.

To have an official copy of your transcript sent to the College, follow these steps to obtain and access your JST:

• Register for an account at https://jst.doded.mil/jst/registration
• Click on the “Transcripts” link and view, print or save your unofficial transcripts
• You can also click on “Official Transcript Request” and complete the form to have your official transcripts sent to your desired institution at no cost
  
  Air Force members can order an official transcript through Air University: https://www.airuniversity.af.edu/Barnes/CCAF/.