CLEP for Military Personnel

College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) exams are available to eligible military personnel to earn college credit while saving time and money. To assist military personnel in meeting their educational goals, the Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES) funds CLEP exams for eligible military service members and eligible civilian employees.

Who Is Eligible For Military-Funded CLEP Exams?

CLEP exams are free to the following eligible military personnel and eligible civilian employees. Military veterans can seek reimbursement from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for CLEP exams and fees.

Military personnel (Active Duty and Reserve) - Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, U.S. Coast Guard, Army Reserve, Air Force Reserve, Marine Corps Reserve, Navy Reserve, Coast Guard Reserve, Army and Air National Guard
Eligible civilian employees and spouses of participating Reserve Component and Coast Guard personnel
Department of Defense Acquisition Personnel (only eligible for the following computer-based exams: Principles of Macroeconomics, Principles of Microeconomics and Principles of Marketing)

Testing Options for Military Personnel

CLEP Testing Option	CLEP at Test Centers on College Campuses	CLEP at College Test Centers on Military Bases	CLEP Testing at DANTES Education Centers
Exams Available	All 34 CLEP exams	All 34 CLEP exams	14 CLEP titles*
Exam Format	Computer-Based	Computer-Based	Paper-and-Pencil
Scoring Format	"Rights-only scoring"; no penalty for guessing	"Rights-only scoring"; no penalty for guessing	"Rights-only scoring"; no penalty for guessing
Scores Available	Immediately upon completion of the exam**	Immediately upon completion of the exam**	Score reports are mailed approximately 6 weeks after the testing date.
To Find Testing Locations	Consult the CLEP Test Center search online.	Contact your Educational Services Officer or Navy College Education Specialist, or visit the DANTES Web site at: www.dantes.doded.mil	Contact your Educational Services Officer or Navy College Education Specialist, or visit the DANTES Web site at: www.dantes.doded.mil
Fees	CLEP exam is free to eligible military examinees. Examinee is responsible for the college's exam registration fee.***	CLEP exam AND the registration fee are free to eligible military examinees.	CLEP exam is free to eligible military examinees. There is no registration fee.
To Register	Contact the college test center directly.	Contact your Educational Services Officer or Navy College Education Specialist.	Contact your Educational Services Officer or Navy College Education Specialist.

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