DoDI 1322.20Ch Education SupportSec DANTESVerified May 4, 2026
DANTES Testing (CLEP, DSST, AP)
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What This Page Will Cover
- DANTES at dantes.mil
- CLEP (College Level Examination Program) - 33+ exams across subjects
- DSST (DANTES Subject Standardized Tests) - upper-level college subjects
- AP (Advanced Placement) for high school graduates
- Free testing for active-duty Marines (one funded attempt per exam)
- ACE-recommended credit awards
- Test centers at installation Education Centers
- Strategy for using testing to accelerate degree completion
Cross References
- For civilian degree pursuit, see Civilian Degree Pursuit
- For TA on courses, see Tuition Assistance (TA)
- For overall framework, see Education Overview and Authorities
How other roles handle this
- Admin view - the processing side
- Leader view - your NCO and SNCO oversight
- Commander view - command authority and decisions
References
- DoDI 1322.20 (DANTES)
- MCO 1560.25 (Marine Corps Voluntary Education Program)