Credit Not Accepted for CPL

GED College Ready + Credit

The GED Test, or General Educational Development Test, is a group of four tests designed to measure an individual's proficiency in standard high school subjects for anyone 16 or older not enrolled in high school. The term, "GED College Ready + Credit" indicates that the GED tester scored within the 175-200 range within one or more of these four tests.

Joliet Junior College does not award credit for "GED College Ready + Credit" scores, however, may allow students to use GED scores as a placement metric.  Click here to learn more about GED scores as a placement measure at JJC.

Sophia Learning

Sophia Learning is a company that offers online, self-paced courses based on college material. Sophia Learning courses are not accepted at JJC as they do not have a regional accreditation. 

Straighter Line

Straighter Line is a company that offers online, self-paced courses based on college material. Straighter Line courses are not accepted at JJC as they do not have a regional accreditation. 

Work experience for general education coursework

Students cannot use work experience alone to earn Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) for general education coursework. In some cases, students may demonstrate their knowledge to earn CPL for career and technical education, math, and foreign language courses. Click here to learn more about JJC In-House Proficiency Exams - this page outlines which courses may be eligible for CPL by way of written, verbal, and/or demonstration exam formats.

Last updated 9.12.25