Undergraduate Fees, Refunds, Financial Assistance

7.1.6 Challenge for Credit

The challenge for credit process allows students to demonstrate that they have acquired a command of the general subject matter, knowledge, intellectual and/or other skills that would be found in an undergraduate course for which they are seeking credit.

Challenge for credit fees are non-refundable.

Before you consider registering in a challenge course, it is important that you read Section 5.2.3 Challenge for Credit.

The following are tuition fees only. Students may purchase the required learning resources, limited to textbook and readings as follows:

1. by contacting AU’s Materials Management Unit at 1-800-788-9041, extension 6366, or via email at cmat@athabascau.ca. All materials will be charged at full cost (defined as AU’s full purchase cost, plus shipping, plus a 20 per cent handling fee) or;
2. by accessing the list of materials from the course syllabus and sourcing the materials via a book store, online book retailer, or other means.

Note:  Students will not be provided access to the online individualized study course site, the student manual, or course study guide in a Challenge for Credit registration.

7.1.6.1 Canadian Residents

7.1.6.2 Students Living Outside Canada

7.1.6.3 Non-Canadian Students Living Temporarily in Canada