L.E.A.P.
Life Experience Assessment Portfolio (L.E.A.P.) Program
Victorious Living Bible Institute (VLBI)
At VLBI, we believe that life itself is one of the greatest teachers. Our Life Experience Assessment Portfolio (L.E.A.P.) program allows students to receive academic credit for prior ministry service, professional experience, leadership training, and non-traditional learning. If you’ve already lived the lessons, we won’t ask you to relearn them.
Program Highlights
Recognition of Real-Life Learning
Your lived experiences in ministry, leadership, education, and service are formally evaluated and, when appropriate, awarded academic credit.
Faster, More Affordable Pathway
The L.E.A.P. program reduces the time and cost of earning your degree by eliminating unnecessary duplication of learning.
Efficient Degree Completion
Earn up to 30 undergraduate credit hours through L.E.A.P., and apply them toward up to 20% of your total degree requirements.
Practical Integration
Your portfolio is supported by documented experience, personal reflection, and relevant ministry outcomes—validating life as a classroom.
L.E.A.P. Process
Step 1: Contact Admissions
Before making any payments, email admissions@victoriouslbi.org to determine your eligibility and receive application instructions.
Step 2: Submit Your Portfolio
After receiving guidance from the Admissions Office and submitting your payment, complete your Life Experience Portfolio and email it for evaluation.
Step 3: Evaluation and Credit Award
Your portfolio will be reviewed by VLBI’s Academic Review Committee. If approved, you will be notified of the total number of credits awarded toward your program.
Program Fees
Portfolio Assessment Fee
$300.00 (non-refundable)
This fee covers the formal review and evaluation of your life experience and learning documentation.
Life Experience Credit Fee
$15.00 per credit hour awarded
For example, if 15 credits are granted, the credit award fee would be $225.00, in addition to the initial portfolio assessment fee.
All fees are subject to change. Please verify current rates with the Admissions Office.
Benefits of L.E.A.P.
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Earn up to 30 credits toward your undergraduate degree
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Qualify for your degree with fewer course requirements
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Accelerate your program completion
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Reduce your total educational expenses
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Receive academic credit for real-life ministry, leadership, and training experience
At Victorious Living Bible Institute, we honor your past and help you build a future. Through L.E.A.P., we recognize the unique journey God has taken you on—and reward it with meaningful progress toward your academic goals.
To begin your L.E.A.P. evaluation, email: admissions@victoriouslbi.org
