Credit by Exam Information: CLEP and DSST
The College Level Examination Program (CLEP) and the DSST are nationally recognized Credit by Exam programs that are open to anyone. 91桃色视频 is an Open Test site, so any student may register to take the CLEP and DSST tests.
CLEP and DSST are subject area exams that give the student credit for a specific class or classes. Depending on the subject, a student may receive anywhere from 3 to 8 hours of credit.
View the CLEP page and also the DSST page that list exams, minimum scores, course equivalents, and the amount of credit awarded at 91桃色视频. If there is no CLEP, DSST or other assessment available for an area of expertise you can explore EFSC's Institutional Exam options.
CLEP Registration Related Information
On-campus Credit by Exam testing with CLEP appointments are available at the Cocoa and Melbourne Campus Assessment Centers by
appointment only Monday through Thursday. Seating is limited and students are advised
to consult with an Academic Advisor to ensure credit by exam is appropriate. All the
information below should be reviewed before making an appointment.
Cocoa Campus Assessment Center, Bldg. 1, 321-433-7694
Melbourne Campus Assessment Center, Bldg. 10, Rm. 218, 321-433-5879
DSST Registration Related Information
On-campus Credit by Exam testing with DSST appointments are available at the Melbourne Campus Assessment Center only. Seating
is limited and students are advised to consult with an Academic Advisor to ensure
credit by exam is appropriate. All the information below should be reviewed before
making an appointment.
Melbourne Campus Assessment Center, Bldg. 10, Rm. 218, 321-433-5879
You can call for information but registration cannot be completed over the phone. You should review the Candidate Information about both tests on their websites: or .
Appointments for both exams are scheduled via the RegisterBlast scheduler. All required test fees must be paid via RegisterBlast with a credit card and a small handling fee at the time the test is scheduled. There are no refunds for No Shows.
- The CLEP test fee of $95 ($97 starting July 1, 2025) is paid at the My Account portal on the College Board website with a credit card. A Test Ticket (valid for 6 months) will be issued to the student. Candidates must . Through that My Account registration portal, students may purchase a CLEP exam 24/7, manage their personal account at any time prior to taking the exam, search for test centers, select their score recipient institution(s), and purchase study materials.
- The and the Test Ticket ID number MUST be entered during the online RegisterBlast EFSC appointment scheduling process.
- There is a $30 (plus small handling fee) non-refundable EFSC service fee for the administration of each CLEP or DSST test, payable at the RegisterBlast site when scheduling your test appointment.
- Unofficial CLEP scores are provided at the conclusion of testing with the exception of College Composition. Official test scores may take 2-3 weeks for credits to be posted to the EFSC transcript. College Composition scores may take up to 4 weeks for posting.
- The DSST test fee of $100 is paid at the testing workstation at the EFSC Assessment Center test session via credit card only. DSST test and study information can be located at the .
- Students must produce appropriate identification for admission to testing. The ID must be a valid (not expired) government-issued ID with photo and signature (State Driver's License, Military ID or Passport). Name on ID must match that of the registered test candidate.
- Personal items must be stored in an Assessment Center locker during the exam appointment.
- External calculators are not permitted during CLEP exams. Calculators are provided within the computer exam. Graphing calculators are used in the CLEP Calculus and Precalculus examinations. Scientific (nongraphing) calculators are used in the CLEP Chemistry, College Algebra, and College Mathematics examinations. You are expected to know how and when to make appropriate use of the calculator. .
- DSST calculators are permitted in the following exams: Business Math, Fundamentals of College Algebra, Computing and Information Technology, Personal Finance, Principles of Finance, and Principles of Statistics.
- View more details on EFSC's RegisterBlast online appointment scheduling system.
Military Sponsored Exams
Active-duty military and others may be eligible for financial support for CLEP and DSST exams through the DANTES program, which provides no-cost education and career-planning programs for the U.S. Armed Forces. before registering to take a CLEP or DSST exam at 91桃色视频.
If you or your dependents have qualified for DANTES or other military funding, which is only offered at the EFSC Melbourne Campus Assessment Center, you will need to meet specific identification requirements. Contact the Center at 321-433-5879 before your testing appointment to review your specific identification requirements. The identification you must present will vary based on each test taker's individual situation.