CREDIT BY EXAM OPTIONS Earning credit by exam lets you earn credit by taking one test after a period of supported self study. Free guides let you know what your tests will cover and list recommended textbooks and learning resources. UEXCEL® EXAMS FOR COLLEGE CREDIT Earn undergraduate college credit in business, education, humanities, math, natural sciences, social sciences, technology, and other subjects.

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A Guide to Open Educational Resources (OER)
Free Study Materials for UExcel®
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Open educational resources (OER) are educational materials available for study at no cost on the
Web. Some are available for anyone to access any time; others, such as Massive Open Online
Courses (MOOCs), require sign-up and are only available during certain windows. Please
note that some MOOC providers offer certificates of completion or other products or services for a fee;
however, the MOOCs themselves are by definition free of charge and include access to the main body of
learning materials.
Being an independent learner preparing for credit by exam, you may not need any of the fee-based
options that are offered. But if you are looking for a coherent course for self-study, lectures on specific
topics, or audio or visual materials that fit your learning style better than print materials alone—a
MOOC may be your answer.
At Excelsior College, supported independent study is not a new concept. We have always stressed to exam
takers that they are acting as their own teacher, and should spend as much time studying for an exam as
they would spend in a classroom and on homework for the corresponding college course.
This guide lists free Web-based learning materials for most of the current exam offerings, reviewed for
appropriateness by Excelsior College staff and faculty. Keep in mind that none of these resources were
designed by Excelsior, nor are they guaranteed to match the exam content outlines completely. They
are another tool available in your study kit. If you discover additional resources, please send the links
to OER@excelsior.edu so we may check them out for possible addition to this document. Direct any
questions you have about these or other Web-based resources to the same e-mail address.
Whenever you’re ready to begin studying for your next exam, check www.excelsior.edu/exam-content-
guides for the official exam content guides and latest version of this document. We plan
to update this guide as new resources and new exams become available.

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BY JACK BERESFORD JUNE 11, 2018    PRINT

The San Diego Community College District (SDCCD) on Monday announced a major expansion of its tuition-free program known as the San Diego Promise, making all recent high school graduates who are first-time, full-time students eligible to receive two free years of college.

The expanded program will cost an estimated $1.86 million in 2018-2019 and be paid for using a combination of state and non-state funds. Participating students’ first year will be funded through an allocation in the state budget called the California College Promise. Students’ second year will be underwritten through a district-led fundraising campaign.

If you have been unable to solve a problem that is not a result of theft or fraud involving your Federal student loan: Please contact the FSA Ombudsman’s Office at 1-877-557-2575 (TDD - 1-800-848-0983) or https://studentaid.ed.gov/repay-loans/disputes/prepare/contact-ombudsman. The FSA Ombudsman’s Office is a neutral, informal, and confidential resource to help resolve disputes about your Federal student loans.

Higher Education Compliance Matrix http://higheredcompliance.org/matrix/. Title IX. Prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in education programs or activities receiving federal financial assistance including employment. Any grievance records relating to a Title IX violation or complaint must be retained for the period of time cited in state law for personal injury actions Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972 20 U.S.C. §§ 1681-1688 DOJ: 28 C.F.R. §§ 42.201-42.215, 42.601-42.613 ED: 34 C.F.R. § 106 EEOC: 29 C.F.R. § 1604 HHS: 45 C.F.R. § 86

Academic Programs	Age Discrimination Act of 1975 42 U.S.C. §§ 6101-6107	ED: 34 C.F.R. § 110 HHS: 45 C.F.R. § 90 NSF: 45 C.F.R. § 617	Prohibits discrimination based on age in educational or academic programs or activities that receive federal financial assistance. Prohibits retaliation for filing a complaint with OCR or participating in a mediation or investigation of a violation, or for advocating for a right protected by the Act.	Not Applicable	Resources	No Deadline
Academic Programs	Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 42 U.S.C. §§ 12101-12213	DOJ: 28 C.F.R. § 35 DOJ: 28 C.F.R. § 36 DOL: 29 C.F.R. § 1640 EEOC: 29 C.F.R. § 1630	Provides broad nondiscrimination protection in employment, public services, and public accommodations (including colleges and universities) for individuals with disabilities.  Requires reasonable accommodations (e.g., a modification or adjustment to the status quo inherent in the program or activity) to allow a qualified person with a disability to participate fully in the educational or academic programs and activities of the university. Enforced by multiple federal agencies, including the U.S. Department of Justice, U.S. Department of Labor, U.S. Department of Education, and the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.	Not Applicable	Resources	No Deadline
Accounting	Unrelated Business Income Tax 26 U.S.C. § 511	26 C.F.R. § 1.511-1 26 C.F.R. § 1.513-4	Regulates unrelated business income, which is income from a trade or business, regularly carried on, that is not substantially related to the charitable, educational, or other purpose that is the basis of the organization's exemption.	Unrelated business income must be reported to the IRS on Form 990-T. Various deadlines apply.	Resources	Multiple Deadlines
Accreditation	Higher Education Opportunity Act Public Law No. 110-315 20 U.S.C. § 1099b	34 C.F.R. §§ 602.10-602.13.	Section 495: Recognition of accrediting agency or association. The association enforces standards that respect the stated mission of the institution of higher education, including religious missions, and that ensure that the courses or programs of instruction, training, or study offered by the institution of higher education, including distance education or correspondence courses or programs, are of sufficient quality to achieve, for the duration of the accreditation period, the stated objective for which the courses or the programs are offered. Section 496: Each school must make available to prospective and enrolled students: Names of associations, agencies, or governmental bodies that accredit, approve, or license the school and its programs; and Procedures for obtaining or reviewing documents describing accreditation, approval, or licensing.	Not Applicable	Resources Resources	No Deadline
Academic Programs	Section 504 of The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 29 U.S.C. § 701	34 C.F.R. § 104 45 C.F.R. § 84	Prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability at any federally-funded institution. This covers admissions, recruitment, educational and/or academic programs and services, housing and non-academic programs and services such as counseling, placement, physical education and athletics, student clubs and organizations. This list is not exhaustive.	Not Applicable	Resources	No Deadline
Academic Programs	Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972 20 U.S.C. §§ 1681-1688	DOJ: 28 C.F.R. §§ 42.201-42.215, 42.601-42.613 ED: 34 C.F.R. § 106 EEOC: 29 C.F.R. § 1604 HHS: 45 C.F.R. § 86	Prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in education programs or activities receiving federal financial assistance including employment.  Any grievance records relating to a Title IX violation or complaint must be retained for the period of time cited in state law for personal injury actions.	Not Applicable	Resources	No Deadline
Academic Programs	Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 42 U.S.C. §§ 2000d-2000d-7	DOJ: 28 C.F.R. §§ 42.101-42.112  DOJ: 28 C.F.R. § 50.3 ED: 34 C.F.R. § 100 HHS: 45 C.F.R. § 80	Prohibits discrimination based on race, color, or national origin in educational and/or academic programs or activities receiving federal financial assistance.	Not Applicable	Resources	No Deadline
Accounting	Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention & Consumer Protection Act of 2005 Public Law No. 109-8 11 U.S.C. §§ 101-1532		Prohibits the discharge of most student loans in bankruptcy, when the loans were obtained from the government or non-profit higher educational institutions.  There is an exception for undue hardship and for loans that became due more than seven years before the filing of the petition.	Not Applicable	Resources	No Deadline
Accounting	Clayton Antitrust Act of 1914 15 U.S.C. §§ 12-27		Enacted as a supplement to the Sherman Act. Prohibits price discrimination; conditioning sales on exclusive dealing; mergers and acquisitions when they may substantially reduce competition; and serving on the board of directors for two competing companies.	Not Applicable	Resources	No Deadline
Accounting	Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) 15 U.S.C. §§ 1681-1681v	16 C.F.R. § 600	Requires employers to advise applicants if employment was denied based on a credit report.  Employers, before obtaining a consumer report (including criminal background checks), must disclose in writing to the applicant or employee that it may obtain a consumer report for employment purposes, and secondly, secure the written consent of the applicant or employee.  When using a third party consumer reporting agency to request motor vehicle record checks for employment purposes, notice must be given to the applicant or employee.  Employers must certify to the consumer reporting agency that they will comply with the Act's disclosure requirements and that any information obtained will not be used in violation of any applicable federal or state equal employment opportunity law or regulation.	Not Applicable	Resources	No Deadline
Accounting	Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA) 26 U.S.C. §§ 3101-3128	26 C.F.R. § 31  26 C.F.R. § 31.3121 26 C.F.R. § 31.3306	FICA defines which employers and employees are subject to taxation and levies the tax. Provides that service performed in the employ of a school, college, or university by a student who is enrolled and regularly attending classes at such school, college, or university is exempt from the FICA tax.  An employer must pay social security taxes on employees but an exemption exists for most students also working for the university and for clergy whose services are performed in the exercise of their ministry.	Not Applicable	Resources	No Deadline
Accounting	Federal Unemployment Tax Act 26 U.S.C. §§ 3301-3311	26 C.F.R. § 31.6011(A)- 3	Provides for payments of unemployment compensation to workers who have lost their jobs.  If your FUTA tax is more than $500 for the calendar year, you must deposit at least one quarterly payment.  If not, alternate rules apply.	Not Applicable	Resources	No Deadline
Accounting	Higher Education Opportunity Act 20 U.S.C. § 1011f	34 C.F.R. § 668	The University is required to submit a disclosure report for gifts and contracts of $250,000 or more with a foreign source to the Department of Education.	By January 31st or July 31st of each year, whichever is sooner depending on the time of the gift, a postsecondary institution must file a disclosure report about ownership or control by, or contracts with or gifts from foreign sources. The institution shall file a disclosure report with the Department of Education for gifts and contracts of $250,000 or more received within a calendar year.	Resources	Multiple Deadlines