AVILA UNIVERSITY 60 30% of the current part-time tuition per credit hour. At the time of application, a nonrefundable payment of one-half of the fee to be charged for the credit to be earned by examination is due. Persons desiring credit by examination must be currently enrolled at Avila University. Advanced Placement Credit This credit is awarded to students who have earned satisfactory scores on Advanced Placement Examination of the College Entrance Examination Board during high school. To receive cred- it, official scores must be sent to the Registrar. Eligible credit will be awarded after the student begins attending Avila University. Additional information can be obtained from the Registrar. International Baccalaureate Program This program is a comprehensive and rigorous two-year curriculum, leading to examinations, for students aged between sixteen and nineteen. Students successfully completing all or parts of   the   program   will   receive   the   Diploma   and/or   Certificate   from   the   International Baccalaureate Program. Students who earn the Diploma and/or Certificate must have an offi- cial transcript forwarded to the Registrar at Avila University. For information on credit grant- ed through Avila University, students need to contact the Registrar. Correspondence Credit Nine  semester  hours  of  correspondence  credit  from  accredited,  degree-granting  institutions will be accepted toward a degree. Credit for Military Service Military personnel and veterans will be granted credit for military service and college-level work completed in service schools according to the Avila Academic Affairs Office. Six hours of Health and P.E. will be allowed at no cost to a student upon presentation of DD 214/295 showing the minimum of one (1) year of military service and honorable discharge. If a student wishes to apply for credit in addition to the six hours of Health and P.E., proper forms must be obtained from the Academic Affairs Office. Credit for Prior Learning Avila provides academic credit for prior learning which parallels department curricula based upon documentation presented in a structured portfolio. Students interested in applying for prior learn- ing credit should consult their advisors for detailed information. Procedures and forms can be obtained in the Academic Affairs Office. Upon approval, a grade of CR (Credit) and credit hours are assigned. The fee for prior learning credit is 30% of current part-time tuition per credit hour. Continuing Education Courses at Avila University may be taken for continuing education on a space-available basis. Since no academic credit is awarded, students are not required to meet the admission require- ments of the university. A stipulation of the continuing education option is mandatory class attendance. The level of class participation for continuing education is determined by the indi- vidual instructor. A certificate from Avila University will be awarded to those who have met the continuing education requirements of the course.