Active duty, Guard, Reserve, veterans, and eligible spouses can take CLEP and DSST exams at no cost through DANTES. InstantCert gives you the study guides to pass them. Over 40,000 exams passed and counting.
DANTES covers the full exam fee for your first attempt on every CLEP and DSST subject. On-base test centers waive the administration fee too. That means $0 out of pocket to earn college credits.
Tuition Assistance has annual caps. Use CLEP and DSST to knock out general education requirements, and save your TA dollars for the courses that actually need a classroom.
No semester deadlines. No class times. Study on your phone during downtime, on a laptop after duty hours, or wherever you are. Prepare for an exam in as little as 2 to 4 weeks and test when you are ready.
For $20/month, you get access to all 60+ study guides for both CLEP and DSST. Study for multiple exams back to back. Some members pass a new exam every few weeks.
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Register on the College Board or DSST site and select your military eligibility to have your exam funded. Schedule your test at an on-base or nearby test center.
Take the exam, get your score, and send it to your college. Each passing exam is worth 3 to 6 credits toward your degree.
Active duty, Reserve, and National Guard members across all branches. Eligible military spouses (including MyCAA-eligible spouses) and Air Force civilian employees also qualify. Veterans can use Forever GI Bill benefits to cover exam fees.
DANTES funds your first attempt on each CLEP subject (34 exams) and each DSST subject (37+ exams). That is over 70 exams you can take at no cost. We have study guides for the most popular exams in both programs.
Your military training and experience may already translate to college credit through your JST. Review it with your education office before choosing exams, so you do not duplicate credits you already have.
Your base education center can help you pick the right exams for your degree plan, confirm your DANTES eligibility, and schedule your test. They are there to help you make the most of your benefits.
Over 3,000 U.S. colleges and universities grant credit for CLEP exams. Most military-friendly schools accept DSST as well. Check your school's credit-by-exam policy to confirm which scores they require.
DANTES funds one attempt per subject. If you need a retake, there is a three-month waiting period and you pay the exam fee yourself. That is why preparation matters. Our study guides help you pass the first time.
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