Receive Credit for Prior Learning
Your previous training and education may help you get your degree or certificate faster at NHTI. Credits may be transferred based on your prior college coursework or potentially awarded for students who have acquired learning outside of the traditional academic learning environment.
A student must be enrolled in an academic program at NHTI to be eligible for Credit for Prior Learning.
Transfer Credit from Other Institutions
If you have attended other colleges before NHTI, you will need to provide official transcripts for review. Credit for college courses completed at another accredited institution may be considered; courses must be equivalent in content and credit hours to those required in your program, and grades must be a minimum of a “C” or better.
To be official, the transcripts must be issued directly from your prior college to NHTI; be sure to reach out to your prior college for information on how to request transcripts. If your college issues official transcripts electronically, they may be sent to Admissions at [email protected]. Otherwise, they can be mailed to us at:
NHTI Admissions Office
31 College Drive
Concord, NH 03301
If you have questions about the transfer credit process or how your credits may apply to NHTI, you can contact [email protected] for assistance.
Advanced Placement Exam
Students who complete advanced placement exams (AP exams) with a minimum score of a 3 or higher may be awarded credit. Official exam score reports from College Board must be submitted to the Admissions Office for review. Download AP exam equivalencies here.
College-Level Examination Program (CLEP)
College-level examination programs (CLEP) is the most widely accepted credit-by-examination program in the U.S. and NHTI is a CLEP testing center. Official score reports from College Board must be submitted to the Admissions Office for review. CLEP exams are available in a variety of college-level subjects, and you can review NHTI’s list of CLEP equivalencies here.
Earning Experiential Credit
NHTI offers a number of avenues for students with prior learning to gain college credit. You have to be matriculated into a program of study to request that prior credits or experience be evaluated and applied toward graduation requirements. The following options are available:
You will be granted college credit for military training, experience, or coursework that is recognized by the American Council on Education. If you are seeking credit for military experience, submit your military transcript to the Admissions Office.
Credit by Exam allows matriculated students to receive credit by passing a comprehensive exam of the course material. If you are seeking Credit by Exam, you have to be matriculated into an NHTI program and provide evidence that the course content has been mastered. Consult with your academic advisor to determine eligibility.
Application for Credit by Exam
The fee is $25 per credit hour. Grades will be either “pass” or “no pass,” with full course credit granted for a grade of “E” (pass). Since a traditional grade (A-F) is not entered, the Credit by Exam is not calculated into your GPA.
Credit for prior learning gives you the opportunity to demonstrate the knowledge you have gained through life experiences and apply it towards credit in a degree/professional certificate/certificate program. To prepare for this option, you will develop a portfolio to be assessed by appropriate college personnel. You have to be matriculated in an NHTI program, and not all programs provide the experiential credit option. You should consult with department chairs, advisors, or program coordinators to determine if experiential credit is appropriate.
If you are enrolled in an Early Childhood Education (ECE) degree or certificate program and have completed Child Development Associate (CDA) training or a Registered ECE apprenticeship, you may be eligible for credit towards your program at NHTI. Students must submit the required documents to the chair of the Child and Family Studies department for review.
Child Development Associate (CDA)
Students who have completed their CDA as awarded by the Council for Professional Recognition are eligible for 6 ECE credits. Students must first submit a copy of their current, non-expired CDA, a copy of their updated training transcript and resume. Qualified students may request credit for these six credits:
- ECE 101C Growth and Development of the Young Child (3 credits)
- ECE 1118C Health, Safety, and Nutrition (3 credits)
DOL Registered ECE Apprenticeship
Students who have participated in and completed an approved ECE apprenticeship through the Department of Labor (DOL) are eligible for 3 ECE credits. Students must submit a copy of their updated training transcript, résumé, and a copy of their Apprentice Certificate. Qualified students may request credit for these three credits:
- ECE 143C Teaching and Learning STEAM (3 credits)*
Students who are eligible for both, at the same time, will only need to submit one copy of their training transcript and resume in addition to the CDA and apprenticeship certificate for a total of 9 ECE credits:
- ECE101C Growth and Development of the Young Child (3 credits)
- ECE118C Health, Safety and Nutrition (3 credits)
- ECE 143C Teaching and Learning STEAM (3 credits)*
Note: substitution of courses are NOT permitted for any of the above.
*Students will need to complete a program specific Key Assessment (required for program accreditation of the ECE associate degree) for the final credits for ECE 143 to be awarded. The Child and Family Studies department can provide all materials for the Key Assessment.
If you are a Criminal Justice student who has previous training through NH Police Standards and Training, County Corrections, the State Corrections Academy, or in-service training, you may be eligible to receive credit for courses in the NHTI Criminal Justice program. For more information, contact the Admissions Office or the Criminal Justice Department.
Evaluation of credit due to licensure or completion of a hospital-based program of study in a health-related field may result in advanced-standing credit toward the General Studies degree. You must have current certification to be eligible, and would need to submit documentation of your current licensure to the Admissions Office for credit consideration.
Examples of credentials include:
Licensed Nurse Assistant (LNA); Dental Assistant (national certification); EMT (NR-EMT); and Paramedic training completed with New England EMS Institute. For more information, contact the Admissions department.
Contact Us:
Admissions Office
Phone: 603-230-4011
[email protected]
Sweeney Hall
Summer Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.