Earn College Credit with CLEP Register to take a CLEP exam and receive college credit at 2,900 colleges.
Explore each CLEP exam topic before you register to make sure you're taking the appropriate exam. When you register, you'll be charged for each exam. Keep in mind that test centers or remote-proctored exams may include additional fees above the per-exam cost. If you're a military service member, your exam may be free. Review other military benefits.
CLEP Benefits for Everyone The College-Level Examination Program® (CLEP) helps you receive college credit for what you already know, for a fraction of the cost of a college course.
CLEP exams are administered year-round on a flexible schedule. Exams cost only $97 plus your test center or remote proctoring administration fee, compared to hundreds of dollars per course credit at a college. Follow these steps in the My CLEP student portal to register and pay for exams, purchase study materials, view and send scores, and more.
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Key Exam Information How the CLEP Program Works The College Board’s College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) has been the most widely trusted credit-by-exam program for over 50 years, accepted by 2,900 colleges and universities and administered in more than 2,000 test centers.
Learn how to get your CLEP scores, understand what they mean, and send them to your college.
Learn how to register for a CLEP exam and start earning college credit.
Preparation is the key to success on a CLEP exam. Review each exam page as well as these practice and study resources to help you master the material and prepare for the exam.