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CLEP for Adult Students and Military Service Members
DANTES and CREDIT-BY-EXAM: How Fully-Funded National Test Centers
Help Military Students Succeed
February 2016
Agenda
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Introductions
DANTES Fully-Funded Program Overview
Funded Exams (CLEP and DSST)
Serving Military Test-Takers: An Institution’s Perspective
Discussion & Q/A
Presenters
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Demetra KingExams Program Manager
DANTES
Emily PaulsenSenior Director, CLEP Program
The College Board
Patrick CheicanteTeam Leader, Global Account Management
Prometric
Frando PattersonDirector, Testing & Evaluation
Florida Atlantic University
Demetra King, Exams Program Manager
DANTES Fully Funded Program
2 Types of National Test Centers (NTCs)
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Fully-Funded NTC can be located on-base or off-base DANTES funds the administration fee and exam fee* Agreements required between the University and the Testing
Agencies (College Board and Prometric) NTC is managed and operated by the University Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the military installation
required for on-base NTC
On-Campus On-campus NTCs choose not to have an MOU with the military
installation DANTES funds the exam fee only Service members are responsible for the admin fee (costs vary by
school)
* In support of DoD and the Armed Services
Eligibility for DANTES-Funded Exams
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Examinee Funded ID Required
Active Duty MilitaryAir Force ArmyMarine Corps NavyCoast Guard National Guard Reserve Components
1 attempt per exam titleFully-funded NTC: exam and administration fees
On-Campus NTC: exam fee only
Uniformed Services Geneva Conventions Common Access Card (CAC)
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Examinee Funded ID Required
Spouses & Civil Service Civilian Employees of:Air Force Reserve Army Reserve Coast Guard Reserves
1 attempt per exam titleFully-funded NTCs: exam and administration fees
On-CampusNTC: exam fee only
Uniformed Services Identification and Privilege Card(DD Form 1173) or DoD Guard and Reserve Family Member Identification and Privilege Card (DD Form 1173-1)
Eligibility for DANTES-Funded Exams
***DANTES no longer funds Air National Guard or Army National Guard spouses ***Veterans are not funded
Becoming a Fully-Funded NTC at a University
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1. Contact College Board (CLEP) or Prometric (DSST)
2. Complete the application process3. College Board and Prometric will coordinate the
entire process with the University4. Funding authorized by DANTES
ContactTesting Agency
Application Process
TestingAgency
Coordination
Funding Authorized
Becoming a Fully-Funded NTC on an Installation
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1. University should contact the Test Control Officer (TCO) or Education Services Officer (ESO) at the base
2. Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with installation must be signed and returned to DANTES
3. University will coordinate the process with College Board (CLEP) and Prometric (DSST)
4. Complete the application process5. Funding authorized by DANTES
ContactTCO or ESO
Base MOUTestingAgency
CoordinationApplication
ProcessFunding
Authorized
Things to Remember
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The Fully-Funded program benefits the service member and the University
Fully-Funded NTCs located on-base cannot administer paper-based exams
The College/University is responsible for providing all internet services, computers, equipment, etc.
Universities are not authorized to charge more than $25 for the administration fee
DANTES funds 100% of the administration fee and exam fee*
We are available to assist you!
* In support of DoD and the Armed Services
Commitment Integrity6490 SAUFLEY FIELD ROAD PENSACOLA, FL 32509-5243
www.DANTES.DoDed.mil
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FB/DANTES. DOD @DANTES_DOD YT/DoDDANTES
PH: 850-452-1919 DSN 459-1919
DEMETRA KINGEXAMS PROGRAM MANAGER
demetra.king@navy.mil
CLEP for Adult Students and Military Service MembersPatrick Cheicante
Team Leader, Global Account ManagementPrometric
Emily PaulsenSenior Director, CLEP Program
The College Board
CLEP and DSST for Military Service Members A Partnership with DANTES
DSST is funded by the Department of Defense (DoD) through a contract with Prometric. The contract is managed for DoD by the Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES)
What is CLEP?
+ College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
+ Credit-by-exam program that validates knowledge students have and translates that learning into college credit
+ 33 computer-based exams developed by college faculty
+ Mostly multiple-choice, with some essays and listening sections for foreign languages
+ Scored on a scale of 20–80; score of 50 considered passing
+ More than 57,000 exams administered to military service members in 2014-15
+ Exam fee is $80
Composition and Literature American Literature Analyzing and Interpreting Literature College Composition College Composition Modular English Literature Humanities
Business Information Systems and Computer
Applications Principles of Management Financial Accounting Introductory Business Law Principles of Marketing
Science and Mathematics Calculus College Algebra Precalculus College Mathematics Biology Chemistry Natural SciencesWorld Languages French Language German Language Spanish Language
History and Social Sciences American Government History of the United States I History of the United States II Human Growth and Development Introduction to Educational Psychology Principles of Macroeconomics Principles of Microeconomics Introduction Psychology Introductory Sociology Social Sciences and History Western Civilization I Western Civilization II
Business Information Systems Principles of Management Financial Accounting Introductory Business Law Principles of Marketing
Science and Mathematics Calculus College Algebra Precalculus College Mathematics Biology Chemistry Natural Sciences
World Languages French Language German Language Spanish Language
33 Different CLEP Exams
1/21/1616
What is DSST?
Role of CLEP and DSST in Fully Funded Initiative
+ Establish Fully Funded agreements with test centers+ Provide exams for administration at test centers+ Track the number of Fully Funded candidates tested at each center+ Reimburse test centers $25 for each eligible candidate
How to become a CLEP Fully Funded test center
1. Email CLEP at clep@collegeboard.org and express interest
2. Complete the Test Center Payment Agreement
3. Return the Test Center Payment Agreement and a signed and dated W-9 via email or postal mail
4. Upon execution of Test Center Payment Agreement, center will be added to the Fully-Funded Test Center roster
How to become a DSST Fully Funded test center
+ Complete and submit the form online: http://getcollegecredit.com/dsst_fully_funded
+ Complete, sign and return three documents:- Contract addendum
- W-9
- Electronic funds transfer (EFT) form
+ Once returned, we'll finalize your Fully Funded site status and you'll be on your way to helping military members save time, save money, and graduate sooner!
+ By becoming a DANTES Fully Funded test center, you'll be able to offer students all of the advantages of the DSST program — at no cost to them.
Test Center Administrator Survey: Admin fee
+ Average test center administration fee: $22.79
Test center administrator survey: Reasons for becoming fully funded test center
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DANTES FULLY FUNDED
Benefits:DANTES helps eligible military members and eligible spouses pursue their educational goals by funding DSST exams (first attempts only).
To cover your cost to administer exams, DSST will pay $25 for each exam delivered in the military testing domain.
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FULLY FUNDED
How it works: 1. When a eligible student comes in to test, the information is captured
within the testing platform. 2. The number of fully funded tests delivered recorded on a monthly
report. (report ran last Wednesday of each month)3. Prometric DSST pays the amount on the report to the
school/institution.
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FULLY FUNDED
Important Reminders:
Test administration or proctor fees are not applicable for DANTES-funded military and military-approved candidates.
Test Centers may charge civilian and non-funded military candidates a administration fee.
Two forms of ID are required. Armed Forces of the United States Military ID & U.S Government or State-Issued Photo ID.
CLEP for Adult Students and Military Service Members
Frando PattersonDirector, Office of Testing and Evaluation
Florida Atlantic University
INSTITUTION’S PERSPECTIVEThe Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES) is a co-presenter, but the participation of the Florida Atlantic University does not constitute an endorsement by DoD or DANTES
FAU and the Military Student• Florida Atlantic University is committed to providing its
student veterans the support and services needed in making the transition from active military service to higher education.
• In order to continuously assess and improve our student veteran programs and services, the Division of Student Affairs developed the Student Veterans Advisory Team that I am a member of.
• The overarching purpose of the Student Veterans Advisory Team is to identify national, state, and university resources specific to the needs of student veterans.
Military Students at FAUSummer 2015 Military & Veteran students enrolled
Students Veteran Status CountsActive Military 281Military Dependent 411Military Ties 167Previous Military 407Grand Total 1266
Benefits of Testing to Military Students
• Save time. FAU offers computer-based CLEP and DSST testing. Earn college credit and enroll into their core courses.
• Save money. FAU waives the local testing administrative fee when active military students and their dependents take any of the CLEP and DSST exams at any of our locations
• Schedule on their time. It's convenient to schedule any of the available CLEP and DSST exams at FAU location through our online registration system.
Role of the Testing Center• Assist students with transitioning from service to
scholar.
• FAU’s Office of Testing & Evaluation is dedicated to providing students with the test preparation tools and resources to be a successful student.
• Partnerships with University Admissions and University Advising to assist the student with the entrance requirements for the university.
The Benefits to the Member
• FAU is military friendly• Goal of being fully funded• Waive the center registration fee of
$33.50 for CLEP and DSST despite being auxiliary driven
• Expose military students to academic testing e.g. other testing products
The Benefits to the School
• A university testing center offers a more conducive environment for testing
• Opens military test takers to our university
• Diversify the university• Guaranteed tuition from 9/11 GI Bill• Putting money in our local economy
Resources
+ DANTES Website- www.dantes.doded.mil/DANTES
+ CLEP Website- http://clep.collegeboard.org/
+ DSST Website- www.getcollegecredit.com
+ Florida Atlantic University Testing Center Website- www.fau.edu/testing
Presenter Contact Information
+ Demetra KingDANTES Exams Program Manager850-452-1919demetra.king@navy.mil
+ Emily PaulsenCLEP212-649-8428epaulsen@collegeboard.org
+ Patrick CheicanteDSST443-455-6108Patrick.Cheicante@prometric.com
+ Frando PattersonDirector, Testing & Evaluation561-297-3160fpatter2@fau.edu
CLEP for Adult Students and Military Service MembersDiscussion & Questions…
Thank You!!
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