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1. Can I receive credit for life experience?

   Some of the colleges in the Virginia Community College System recognize experiential learning (means of being awarded Credit for Prior Learning through an administrative determination) when the experience closely aligns with specific course outcomes.  Credit may be awarded based upon an individualized portfolio evaluation, which may be conducted by faculty at the individual colleges. 

   ej-green@vccs.edu - October 13, 2021

2. Where can I complete short-term training?

   

   FastForward is a short-term training program for high-demand industries run out of VCCS, helping Virginians get the jobs they want and the salaries they need.  The career training is different from one college to the next because the workforce needs vary from community to community.

   ej-green@vccs.edu - October 19, 2021

3. What is the difference between program types?

   Degree Program
   A degree program is a broadly structured curriculum leading to the award of an associate’s degree and is listed on the diploma.

   Major
   A major is a grouping of 100 and 200-level courses that define a discipline or interdisciplinary specialty.

   ej-green@vccs.edu - October 27, 2021

4. What is the difference between full-time and part-time?

   Full-time Students: Students enrolled for 12 or more credits in a semester are considered full-time students. 

   Part-time Students: Students enrolled for fewer than 12 credit hours in a semester are part-time students.  

   ej-green@vccs.edu - October 27, 2021

5. Interested in Online Learning?

   

    

   ej-green@vccs.edu - February 16, 2022

6. Where can I get my Joint Services Transcript (JST)?

   Where can I get my Joint Services Transcript (JST)?

   JST is the Joint Services Transcript that has replaced the Coast Guard Institute Transcript, the Army/American Council on Education Registry Transcript System (AARTS) and the Sailor/Marine American Council on Education Registry Transcript (SMART). JST is an academically accepted document approved by the American Council on Education (ACE) to validate a service members military occupational experience and training along with the corresponding ACE college credit recommendations.

   ej-green@vccs.edu - January 30, 2023

7. General Step-by-Step for Justice-Impacted Individuals to pursue college programs

   

   

    

   Applying for College as a Justice-Impacted Student

   cpendry - February 13, 2026

8. How Can FastForward Help Previously Incarcerated Students

   

   cpendry - February 13, 2026

9. Understanding Pell Grants for Justice-Impacted Individuals - Free Money for College

   

   cpendry - February 13, 2026

10. Glossary

    Glossary

    Use this glossary to look up terms that are unfamiliar to you.

    Advisor/Counselor/Coach/Navigator
    A person at a high school or college who assists a student with choosing their program of study or courses, and may perform a variety of other tasks including assisting with enrollment into classes or assisting with college transfer.

    ej-green@vccs.edu - July 17, 2023

11. Virginia Veterans Network

     

    

     

    ej-green@vccs.edu - June 24, 2024

12. Tech for Troops

    

     

    Tech for Troops empowers the under-resourced Veterans and their families by providing sustainable lifelong digital skills backed through training, education, and technology.

    ej-green@vccs.edu - January 28, 2025

13. Maximize Your Military Experience with a Technical Studies Associate Degree

    Maximizing your military experience by enrolling in a Technical Studies Associate Degree program is a smart way to turn hands-on skills into academic and professional advancement. This degree is designed to recognize and build upon the specialized training and real-world problem-solving experience gained during military service. Whether you've worked in logistics, engineering, IT, or mechanics, the program allows you to transfer military credits and focus on expanding your technical knowledge, leadership abilities, and career readiness.

    ej-green@vccs.edu - April 15, 2025

14. How can I use Credits2Careers to help me explain my military experience?

    Credits2Careers can help you translate your military experience for a civilian career!  Simply follow the steps below to aid you in your career search by enhancing your resume. 

    ej-green@vccs.edu - June 2, 2025

15. Thinking about changing careers or leveling up your skills?

    Thinking about changing careers or leveling up your skills?
    In today’s fast-moving job market, staying competitive means continuously growing your skill set. Standing still could mean missing out on valuable opportunities. Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) helps you get credit for what you already know—turning your past experiences into college credit. By using CPL, you can complete your degree more quickly, boost your marketability, and position yourself for promotions and higher pay.

    ej-green@vccs.edu - July 17, 2025