The New York Proficiency Examination Program was established by the State Education Department with the cooperation of colleges and universities of the State in an effort to open up the educational opportunities to individuals who had acquired college level knowledge in ways other than through regular classroom attendance. The first section of…

This guide provides information about the available opportunities in New York State for youths to earn credit toward both high school diplomas and college degrees for competencies gained in the Comprehensive Educational Training Act (CETA) training and work experience programs as provided by the Youth Employment and Demonstration Projects Act…

Nontraditional methods of qualifying for a college degree are described in this student guide to off-campus study and examination. The three external degree institutions in the United States that offer these programs are discussed. They include: Regents External Degree Program of the University of the State of New York; Thomas A. Edison College of…