Which institutions offer college credit based on completed LOMA designation courses?
In the past, over 350 post-secondary education institutions in the United States, Canada, and other countries have granted thousands of learners’ credit for successfully completing LOMA designation courses. Each educational institution grants credit at its own discretion based on its current curriculum. LOMA does not guarantee credit and suggests checking with the institution regarding credit options.
The educational institution does not currently offer credit for LOMA courses. Is there a process to request they start offering credit?
Learners who wish to request academic credit be granted for LOMA courses at their educational institutions should notify their advisor or other appropriate school official and apply for credit at the time of formal application for admission to or for further study at the institution. As needed, students should then request an official “Professional Education Transcript” from LOMA using the Transcript/Credit request form found here.
Is there a fee for Transcript Requests?
The fee for each Transcript Request is $35 and is paid via credit card in the Professional Education Transcript request form found here.
How long will it take to get transcripts once the Professional Education Transcript request form has been turned in?
Requests are typically processed within 1-3 days of receiving them.
What is the National College Credit Recommendation Service (National CCRS)?
Since 1973, the National CCRS has been evaluating training and education programs offered outside of the traditional college classroom setting and translating them into college credit equivalencies.
Has the National CCRS evaluated and offered recommendations for LOMA course credit?
Yes, the National CCRS has evaluated all LOMA designation courses and made recommendations on the appropriate number of college semester hours to award for the successful completion of each course. Many colleges and universities use this information to help determine the number of semester hours to grant for a LOMA course. LOMA sends the National CCRS an evaluation summary with all transcript requests for academic credit.
Where can I see the National CCRS recommendations for LOMA courses?
There is a list of approved courses along with recommended service hours, degree levels, and subject areas available here on LOMA.org, however, academic credit recommendations are subject to change without notice. We recommend contacting the National CCRS for a complete course/suggested credit listing. They can be reached at:
National College Credit Recommendation Service
(National CCRS)
USNY, Regents Research Fund
89 Washington Avenue, Education Building
Room 25
Albany, NY 12234
Phone: 518-486-2070
Email: nccrs@mail.nysed.gov
Website: www.nationalccrs.org