The IFS awards credits for life experience. Life experience credit is known as extra institutional learning and is defined as learning that is attained outside of educational institutions. This term applies to learning acquired from work and life experience, independent reading and study, workshops or seminars successfully completed (verification should be supplied), and formal coursework which is sponsored by a business, government, industry, the military, employee unions, etc. The IFS will also consider work from other colleges, turning the life experience credit into transfer credit. Though, the IFS is more interested in previous non-college experience.

Life experience credit unrelated to the students degree will not and cannot be considered for credit. Life experience cannot be substituted for a degree's dissertation requirement, only for coursework.

Life Experience Credits are evaluated for enrolled students free of charge.

Interested persons not enrolled in the IFS can request an LEC Evaluation for a $75.00 assessment fee.

LIFE EXPERIENCE DOES NOT REDUCE THE TUITION COST.

Diploma Courses

Life experience credit may not be applied towards Diploma courses.

Master`s Degree Programs

Life experience credits are awarded up to 10 life experience credits and may be put towards this degree, though less may be granted based on the discretion of the IFS. Related work experience may be awarded at the rate of 1 IFS credits per 1 year of related work experience.

Doctorate Degree Programs

Life experience credits are awarded in the same procedure as Master`s degrees. However, only up to 10 life experience credits may be put towards this degree, though less may be granted based on the discretion of the IFS. Related work experience may be awarded at the rate of 1 IFS credits per 1 year of related work experience.

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