Optimize the Review Process

Each one of these three steps must be fully completed for your portfolio and essays to be considered for PLA credit.

1. Complete the online application at “Student/Faculty Website”:
   
   • Log in to https://ecampus.phoenix.edu
     
   • Go to “Program” tab at top of the page
     
   • Under "Credit Assessment Services", click on "Prior Learning Assessment Center"
   • Scroll to bottom of the page and click "Submit Your Application Online"
   Please note that in the “Petition Item” section, “Course/Title/Description: Training Provider, Hours and Date Completed” sections must be completed. Once you’ve filled this out, click on the “Submit PLA Application” link under the “Review” tab to complete your application.
2. Upload your documentation: If you do not have scanned documents to upload, please fax your supporting documents to 602.643.0364. However, please note that Experiential Learning Essay(s) and Autobiography documents cannot be faxed. They must be in Microsoft Word format (.doc or .docx). They should only be uploaded to your student portfolio or emailed as an attachment. 
   
   Before submitting your essay, make sure it is properly formatted using our Essay Template.
   
   If you are uploading scanned documents, we have a 4MB limit. To ensure your documents are received, do not fax more than 30 pages at a time and be sure to include your IRN on all transmitted documents.
3. Pay your submission fee of $150. To do this, log in to https://ecampus.phoenix.edu/ and go to the “Account” tab, then click on  “Account Summary: Pay Bills”. Fill in the amount ($150) under “Open Payment” and click the “General Payment” button. Then complete the transaction with your credit card.

After these steps have been completed, your application and supporting documents will be assigned to a PLA evaluator typically within 10 business days. On average, the evaluation process will take two to five working days.

If you need to have your PLA submission to reviewed sooner, review the Rush Request process.

What Happens After We’ve Reviewed Your Application

Upon completion of the initial review, we’ll send you an email informing you of the outcomes. If your portfolio and essays are approved, the credits you’ve earned will be posted to your student record.

You will be invoiced $75 for each credit that is applied. This fee is due within 30 days.

Need more information? Please contact us at 1.866.440.4707 or email us at plac@phoenix.edu.