Clinton Community College recognizes that college-level learning may be acquired outside the traditional class room setting. Students may be awarded college credit for prior work experiences in which college-level learning occurred.The most important point is that Life Experience Credit is awarded for learning, not for experience. Many students have prior learning experiences that are extremely valuable and worthwhile; however, these experiences may not convert into college credit. In order to be awarded Life Experience Credit, the learning outcomes must be shown to be equal to a similar college classroom experience. Awarding college credit for experience requires identifying and documenting the college learning gained outside the classroom.