USILACS – HESEAP Credit Evaluation Program

HESEAP CREDIT EVALUATION PROGRAM

Convert Experiences and Training into College Credits!

🎓 Undergraduate First Step
All undergraduate students begin with the HESEAP Credit Evaluation before enrolling in a degree program.

Save Time

Skip Redundant Courses
Classroom Learning Credit (CLC) can reduce months or years of coursework.

Reduce Cost

CLC and Required Exams
Only the required final exam fee applies for each CLC course.

Stay Rigorous

Academic Integrity
CLC is awarded only when outcomes match USILACS standards.

About HESEAP

Higher Education Skills Equivalency Accreditation Program

HESEAP is USILACS’ structured evaluation process for reviewing prior learning for possible academic credit. When a student’s verified learning matches USILACS course outcomes, Classroom Learning Credit may be awarded in accordance with institutional policy and required assessment.

The HESEAP application requires a non-refundable Committee Evaluation/Application Fee. See our
Tuition and Costs page for current pricing. For each course awarded CLC, tuition is waived for that course and the student pays the required final exam fee to verify mastery and satisfy institutional credit-verification requirements.

Enrollment Path

Your Route to an Undergraduate Degree

Step 1
Complete the HESEAP Application (Required)

Complete the comprehensive application to begin your academic review. The committee evaluation fee is submitted as part of the application process.

Begin Step 1

Step 2
Credit Evaluation

The Review Committee assesses your documentation and awards transfer and Classroom Learning Credit where eligible, consistent with institutional standards.

Step 3
Degree Enrollment

Enroll with a clear plan showing remaining courses, required exams, and timeline.

How It Works

From Experience to Classroom Learning Credit

1) Complete the application
  • Submit the comprehensive HESEAP application to open your academic review.
  • The Committee Evaluation/Application Fee is submitted as part of the application process. See our Tuition and Costs page for current pricing.
2) Upload supporting evidence
  • Provide transcripts, course catalogs or syllabi, certificates, licenses, training records, and role documentation.
  • Complete submissions support faster decisions and clearer outcomes.
3) Academic review
  • The HESEAP Review Committee maps your evidence to official USILACS course learning outcomes.
  • All transfer credit is evaluated through the HESEAP application using institutional standards for equivalency, level, and academic rigor. Any credit awarded through HESEAP requires successful completion of the required institutional assessment for the course, including the comprehensive final examination, and applicable final exam fees.
4) CLC decision and final exams
  • When verified learning meets course outcomes, CLC may be awarded and tuition is waived for those courses.
  • Each CLC course requires a comprehensive, timed final examination under institutional integrity controls to validate mastery and satisfy credit-verification requirements.

Important: HESEAP is a credit evaluation process, not instruction. CLC is awarded only when verified learning meets course outcomes and the student successfully completes the required institutional assessment for the course, including the comprehensive final examination.

Eligibility

Who Should Apply?

  • Applicants with prior college coursework or transfer credit.
  • Graduates of professional training programs or industry certifications, including CECs.
  • Military, volunteer, or significant on-the-job experience aligned to course outcomes.
  • Self-directed learners with documented outcomes matching USILACS courses.

HESEAP is available for undergraduate programs. Graduate programs follow traditional evaluation standards.

What You’ll Need

Documentation Checklist

  • Transcripts (official/unofficial), course catalogs, or syllabi
  • Certificates, licenses, and training completion records
  • Military or volunteer service records
  • Detailed résumé or role descriptions with dates and responsibilities
  • Awards or portfolio artifacts that demonstrate outcomes

If some documents are not immediately available, students may still submit the HESEAP application. Any credit award is contingent upon providing required copies prior to graduation.

Academic Standards

What CLC Means and What It Changes

CLC stands for Classroom Learning Credits. CLC is awarded when current, verifiable knowledge and skills clearly meet or exceed the level and learning outcomes of a selected USILACS course. When CLC is granted for a course, it means:

No traditional coursework for that course. No chapters, multiple assignments, quizzes, or scheduled classes.
A comprehensive, timed final examination is required under institutional integrity controls to validate mastery and satisfy credit-verification requirements.
CLC students retain access to the same course content as non-CLC students and may review materials prior to the exam.

This approach preserves academic integrity while allowing qualified students to progress efficiently.

Fees

Fees and Payment Options

Application: A non-refundable HESEAP Committee Evaluation/Application Fee is required to begin your review. See our Tuition and Costs page for current pricing.

CLC courses: For each course awarded CLC, tuition is waived for that course. A required final exam fee applies to verify mastery, as disclosed during enrollment.

Typical decisions are made within 14 business days after a complete submission.

Payment options: Flexible plans may be available depending on program and location. See our Tuition and Costs page for current options.

Quick Start

Your Path to Enrollment and Credit Evaluation

1) Apply

Complete the comprehensive HESEAP application to open your review.

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2) Upload Docs

Provide transcripts, certificates, training records, and role descriptions. Thorough files support clearer outcomes.

If some documents are not immediately available, you may still submit the application. Any credit award is contingent upon providing required copies prior to graduation.

3) Decision and Plan

Receive your CLC decision and degree plan, then proceed to program enrollment.

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FAQs

Common Questions

Is HESEAP required before enrolling in a degree program?
Yes. All undergraduate students must first complete the HESEAP Credit Evaluation. The committee determines transfer and Classroom Learning Credits before degree enrollment.
Is there a HESEAP application fee?
Yes. A non-refundable HESEAP Committee Evaluation/Application Fee is required to begin your review. See our Tuition and Costs page for current pricing.
How long does a decision take?
Once your submission is complete and documents are clear, decisions are typically made within 14 business days.
Do I still have to take final exams for CLC courses?
Yes. Each CLC course requires successful completion of the required institutional assessment for the course, including a comprehensive, timed final examination under institutional integrity controls.
Can I review course materials before my CLC exam?
Yes. CLC students have access to the full course content, the same as non-CLC students, and may review materials prior to the exam.
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Ready to Begin?

Apply for HESEAP Credit Evaluation

Submit your comprehensive application, upload evidence, and receive a documented credit evaluation consistent with institutional standards.

Start My HESEAP Evaluation
Review How It Works

Timeline: We aim to respond within 14 business days after a complete submission.

Academic Integrity and Compliance
CLC is awarded only when prior learning clearly matches USILACS course outcomes. Successful completion of the required institutional assessment for each CLC course, including the comprehensive final examination, is required as part of institutional policy.