Evaluation: Getting Started

School of Graduate Studies

The Assessment Process

SCHOOL of Graduate Studies will contact you regarding the determination of your eligibility. There is no charge for the initial evaluation of an individuals eligibility to qualify for a competency based degree from an accredited college or university.

To find out if you are eligible, complete the form below to initiate the first steps toward an assessment of your qualifications for a Competency degree validation and potential for award

This form is only a preliminary indication of interest. Once reviewed, further responses may be required to determine the full extent of eligibility and potential as a candidate to matriculate for a particular competency based academic degree.

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Zero Fee to Determine Eligibility

SCHOOL of Graduate Studies assessment Fees are based on an individual's written presentation of their Prior Learning Assessments (PLA) and review of all their documents to determine individual qualifying life learning and experience equivalent to accredited college course if completed in a traditional college or university. The school's consulting fees are payable at the following rates:

Masters Degree - $700
Doctoral Degree - $1000

SCHOOL of Graduate Studies guides a candidate through the entire Prior Learning Assessment process in order for the candidate to obtain the degree they have earned through life experience and prior learning either traditionally or non traditionally - verifiable and documented. The thoroughness for which a candidate's portfolio is prepared contributes greatly to assisting the School of Graduate Studies in the negotiating the "accrediting" school's fees on behalf of the candidate for a degree award at as the selected host university. The School of Graduate Studies provides the candidate with the blueprint to satisfy those requirements for the candidate's accredited degree.

SCHOOL of Graduate Studies Advisory Fees are contingent upon a candidates decision to engage THE SCHOOL in developing a fully acceptable Prior Learning Assessment; an assessment that is compatible with competency requirements of the SCHOOL of Graduate Studies recommended and selected colleges that offer accredited competency based degrees.