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General Policies & Information "'1 The transferability of credits you earn at ATA is at the complete discretion of an institution to which you may seek to transfer. Acceptance of the certificate of completion you earn in your chosen program of study is also at the complete discretion of the institution to which you may seek to transfer. If the credits or certificate of completion that you earn at this institution are not accepted at the institution to which you seek to transfer, you may be required to repeat some or all of your coursework at that institution. For this reason, you should make certain that your attendance at this institution (ATA) will meet your educational goals. This may include contacting an institution to which you may seek to transfer after attending ATA to determine if your credits or certificate will transfer. Students are advised that ATA has not entered into an articulation or transfer agreement with any other college or university for the purpose of accepting transfer of credit. Upon receipt of a student's written request to transfer out, ATA will offer guidance regarding the transfer process. Assistance may include, but is not limited to, providing the student an official transcript, syllabi, and/or course outlines/descriptions. The American Trade Academy has complete discretion as to which credits, if any, will be accepted from another institution. An applicant may appeal a transfer of credit decision (see Appeals policy in this catalog). ATA does not have an articulation agreement with any other institution of higher education. Also, there is no option to earn credit through examinations such as the following: ACT Proficiency Examination Program (PEP), the Regents' College Examinations, the College Board's Advanced Placement (AP) program and College -level Examination Program (CLEP), the Defense Activity for Non -Traditional Educational Support (DANTES), Subject Standardized Testing (DSST), or any other widely accepted industry certification. Credit allowed will be reflected on the enrollment agreement, and the length of the program will be shortened accordingly. Any applicable third party (e.g., rehabilitation counselor, DVA, etc.) will be notified of the student's adjusted enrollment. Students who are granted such credit may also have their tuition reduced on a pro rata basis. Requirements: Applicants with documented prior training in their chosen program of study must request credit evaluation during the admissions process for consideration of receiving applicable credit for that training. Such requests and valid documentation must be presented to and approved by the program director or a designee prior to signing the enrollment agreement. Valid documentation includes, at minimum, an official academic transcript and syllabi/course outline from an institution accredited by an agency recognized by either the U. S. Department of Education (USDE) or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). Applicants with prior training from an institution that is not recognized by either USDE or CHEA should refer to the Course Challenge policy below. Evaluation of Credits: While there is no minimum GPA requirement, transfer of credit Is evaluated on the quality of credits earned from another institution relative to their comparability and applicability to the enrollee's chosen program at ATA. If a transfer of credit is accepted for a particular course, the grade earned at the other institution for that course will be added to the student's academic record for the corresponding course at ATA. Note: ATA does not issue "+ or -" letter grades (e.g., B+, C-), so only the letter grade (e.g., B, C) will carry over to the student's record. Testing for Transfer of Credit: Instead of accepting a transfer of credit, ATA may choose to administer comprehensive written and/or oral exam for each module to measure or affirm the applicant's previous education and training. The evaluation can include an assessment of lab skills, as applicable, for the applicant to demonstrate sufficient knowledge and skills in a clinical or lab setting. A minimum score of 75% on each exam is required in order to receive credit for that particular course. If passing, the grade earned on such exams will be added to the student's academic record at ATA. If an exam is failed, the student will not receive transfer of credit and must take the course offered by ATA. Courses taken outside of an institutional setting (e.g., workplace, apprenticeship, training programs) will not be considered. Tuition Calculation for Transfer of Credit: Provided below are the steps taken by which tuition and fees will be adjusted following acceptance of a transfer of credit. 1. Divide the tuition charges by the total number of clock hours in the program to determine the per -hour tuition charge. (Refer to the Program Tuition Chart in this catalog.) 2. Multiply the number of clock hours approved for transfer of credit by the per -hour tuition charge to determine the amount of transfer of credit charges. American Trade Academy School Catalog Page 15