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Presumably, the question is asking whether someone who did not receive a college degree could still use the credits to return to college to attain a degree.

If that is the case, then, while the thought is a noble and worthy one, most colleges - - not even the one that issued them - - would not accept those credits, because (1) the college does not know whether you still have the capacity and ability to learn, and (2) the credits are out-dated, in that virtually any subject, even history and archaelogy, have changed enough that you may no longer comprehend the new facts, techniques, etc.

However, some schools might accept some of those credits, if you become a full-time student and matriculate (i.e., attempt to obtain a degree), but you may have to take a battery of tests as a prerequisite to prove that you are still knowledgeable in basic skills (i.e., English, Math, Social Studies, etc), as well as in your intended major and/or minors; the primary reason is so that you don't end up wasting your money on something you can no longer do, and they don't waste their time and resources who can't do it any more, not to mention that someone who is incapable of learning would lower the school's average, which is a very important factor in obtaining grant and alumni funding.

Take an inexpensive adult education or college night course in your intended major to see if you still understand the subject. At the very least, it will show whether you can hack it as a student, and a class with a grade of 3.0 or higher, would prove to your intended college that you are serious and capable (n.b., Ivy League schools would not consider a single class to be a good indicator, so check with the college before you do anything).

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