LAS VEGAS ( FOX5 ) — The Nevada System of Higher Education is expanding opportunities for students to earn college credit for learning that happens outside the classroom.

The new policy replaces older rules that only allowed credit for passing exams. It introduces national standards and consistent systemwide guidelines to evaluate prior learning fairly and transparently across all of Nevada’s public colleges and universities.

“We’re really expanding that out and removing some unnecessary limitations that we had in place for acceptance of those credits,” said Dr. Natalie Brown, assistant vice chancellor for Workforce Development and Community Colleges with the Nevada System of Higher Education.

Under the revised policy, students can receive credit for licensure, certifications, or

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