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Specialized Tests - CLEP, FAQ
As alternative assessments, the College recognizes College-Level Examination Program (CLEP), and Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES) Subject Standardized Examinations. All exams are 90 minutes long and consist primarily of multiple-choice questions except English Composition with Essay. Some exams do require fill-in answers. Each provides an opportunity for students with knowledge and experience in a subject to obtain course credit without actually attending classes. To learn more about these exams, applicants should contact the educational officer(s) at the military installations prior to scheduling a test. Currently, nine computers can be occupied simultaneously for CLEP testing.
- How much is the test?
- Where do I pay for the test?
- How many times can I take the CLEP?
- What should I take to the Testing Center?
- How long is the test?
- What happens after I complete the test?
- What types of CLEP tests are available?
- Can I take a practice test?
- Who do I contact if I want to take the test?
1. How much is the test?
Civilians:
The CLEP test is $60.00. An administrative fee of $20.00 must also be paid to the Cashier in Building 3. The Cashier accepts payment by credit card (MasterCard, VISA, Discover, and American Express), cash, check, or money order. After paying the $20.00 administrative fee, pay the $60.00 CLEP testing fee by credit card on the computer prior to taking the test or pay by the CLEP test administrator with a check or money order. Please note that an additional $10.00 fee will be charged for students wishing to take the option essay.
Military personnel:
The $20.00 administrative fee must be paid to the Cashier in Building 3. Since the CLEP test is funded by DANTES (Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support) for military personnel including, Active Duty Military (Air Force, Army, Marine Corps, Navy, National Guard, Reserve, Coast Guard), spouses and civilian employees of the Air Force Reserve, Air National Guard, Army National Guard, and Army Reserve Coast Guard (Active and Reserve), there is no fee.
Department of Defense Acquisition Workforce Personnel:
This personnel group is only eligible for DANTES funding for the following CLEP: Principles of Macroeconomics, Principles of Macroeconomics, and Principles of Marketing.
2. Where do I pay?
The Cashier in Building 3 accepts the payment for the $20.00 administrative fee, Monday through Friday, 8:00AM to 4:30 PM. Pay the $60.00 CLEP fee by credit card on the CLEP testing computer prior to beginning the test. Payment by check or money order will be accepted by the CLEP test administrator.
3. How many times can I take the CLEP?
There is a six month waiting period to retake the CLEP test. Exams taken prior to the sixth month will be considered invalid, the score will be cancelled, and test fees will be forfeited.
The U.S. government will not fund CLEP examinations that are repeated by DANTES-funded military candidates within six months of the testing date.
4. What should I take to the testing center?
Take two forms of a photo ID and the $20.00 administrative fee receipt.
5. How long is the test?
Please allow 120 minutes for the complete CLEP testing process.
6. What happens after I complete the test?
The computer system will automatically print the test scores and automatically send the scores to ETS for distribution to the colleges selected.
7. What types of CLEP tests are available?
Click on the following link to view all CLEP tests available.
http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/clep/exams.html
8. Can I take a practice test?
Click on the following link to take a practice test.
http://www.testprepreview.com/clep_practice.htm
9. Who do I contact if I want to take the test?
Contact the Testing Center at 843.525.8344.
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