HESEAP® Credit Evaluation Program

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Save Years on Your Degree

Looking to finish faster without sacrificing quality? USILACS® makes it possible. Our fully online programs—combined with the powerful HESEAP® Credit Evaluation system—allow qualified students to bypass redundant coursework by earning Classroom Learning Credit (CLC) for their prior education, training, and experience.

This accelerated approach can reduce your time in virtual classrooms by months—or even years—while maintaining rigorous academic standards. Whether you're advancing your career or starting fresh, USILACS® empowers you to reach your goals sooner.

Save Thousands on Tuition

Why pay for what you already know? At USILACS®, intellectually gifted, educated, or highly experienced students may qualify for Classroom Learning Credit (CLC) through the HESEAP® program—earning credit for prior knowledge, training, and experience.

Each course awarded CLC is tuition-free, meaning eligible students can eliminate the cost of dozens of courses—potentially saving thousands of dollars while still earning a fully accredited degree. This powerful system makes higher education more affordable and accessible than ever before.

Earn College Credit for What You Already Know

Through the innovative HESEAP® Credit Evaluation Program, USILACS® awards Classroom Learning Credit (CLC) to students with verified prior education, training, or life experience. The HESEAP® Review Committee carefully examines each student’s documented background—including formal education, on-the-job training, military or volunteer service, Continuing Education Credits (CEC), and other achievements.

Qualified students can receive transfer or CLC credit for many of their required courses—dramatically reducing both time and tuition on the path to graduation.

Start Your HESEAP® Evaluation Today

Unlock your academic potential in just minutes. The first step toward earning your degree faster and at a fraction of the cost begins with your HESEAP® Credit Evaluation. Submit your education, work history, training, certifications, and life experiences for review—and discover how many college courses you may already have earned credit for.

There is no obligation to enroll, and your initial evaluation is completely free. Thousands of students have saved time, money, and effort through HESEAP®. Now it’s your turn.

The Only Program of Its Kind

The HESEAP® Credit Evaluation Program offers a unique and exclusive opportunity for students to have their academic background and real-world experience formally verified and certified for college credit. Unlike traditional education models, HESEAP evaluates each student’s prior learning to determine eligibility for Classroom Learning Credits (CLC).

Qualified students can dramatically reduce both the cost and duration of their degree program. For each course awarded CLC, no additional coursework is required, tuition is waived, and only a final examination fee applies. This innovative system provides a fast, affordable, and academically rigorous path toward graduation.

What is HESEAP®?

HESEAP, the Higher Education Skills Equivalency Accreditation Program, is USILACS’s exclusive system for converting prior education, training, and life experience into real college credit. Through a formal academic evaluation, students may earn Classroom Learning Credits (CLC) toward their undergraduate degree—saving time and thousands of dollars in tuition.

If you have a strong academic background, job training, military service, or extensive life experience, you may already be closer to your degree than you think. 

How are CLC “Classroom Learning Credits” determined?

Classroom Learning Credits (CLC) are awarded through a rigorous academic evaluation conducted by the HESEAP® Review Committee. This process involves a thorough analysis of each applicant’s documented prior education, professional experience, achievements, and relevant training. Applicants are encouraged to upload detailed evidence—such as academic transcripts, course catalogs, syllabi, professional certifications, military or volunteer service records, and awards—to demonstrate mastery of the subject matter.

The Committee then evaluates this evidence against the established learning outcomes of standard USILACS college courses. Only when an applicant’s documented knowledge and experience clearly meet or exceed the expectations of a comparable college-level course is CLC credit granted. Transfer credit from accredited colleges or universities is also reviewed and may be awarded under the same academic standards. This process ensures that CLC awards reflect genuine equivalency to formal college instruction.

 

How is HESEAP® different?

HESEAP® distinguishes itself through its proprietary framework that combines academic rigor with real-world relevance. Unlike traditional transfer credit systems, HESEAP® uses a multi-layered evaluation approach based on equivalent competency standards, allowing for a comprehensive assessment of each student’s prior college-level education, professional experience, and independent learning.

Through this academically validated process, students may be awarded Classroom Learning Credits (CLC), significantly reducing the number of in-classroom courses required for graduation. This not only accelerates the educational journey but also minimizes cost and time investment—without compromising academic integrity.

What HESEAP is and What HESEAP is Not

HESEAP® is a specialized academic credit evaluation system designed to formally recognize and award credit for verified prior education, training, professional experience, and independent study. Through a rigorous documentation and review process, qualified students may earn Classroom Learning Credits (CLC), reducing the amount of coursework required for graduation while maintaining the highest academic standards.

HESEAP® is not a form of traditional or online instruction, nor is it an automatic credit system. Students without sufficient prior education or experience, or who cannot successfully pass the required final exams, do not qualify for HESEAP. It is a merit-based system, grounded in academic integrity and structured to reward genuine prior achievement.

How does it work?

The HESEAP® (Higher Education Skills Equivalency Accreditation Program) process begins when the student submits a formal application that includes detailed documentation of prior academic achievements, professional experience, military service, volunteer roles, certifications, and other relevant accomplishments. The HESEAP Academic Review Committee carefully evaluates this documentation and compares it to established USILACS course learning outcomes to determine academic equivalency.

If the student’s prior learning meets or exceeds the required standards, Classroom Learning Credits (CLC) are awarded. For these credited courses, no additional coursework is required, and tuition is fully waived. The only remaining requirement is the successful completion of a comprehensive final examination for each course in which CLC is granted. This exam ensures mastery of the subject and is mandatory for graduation, as required by USILACS policy and Florida state guidelines. 

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