The DANTES program of the US Department of Defense has helped thousands of military members further their higher education. One method that the DANTES program has promoted is the College-Level Examination Program, or CLEP. CLEP is a rising favorite for students looking for the most efficient way to earn credit. The CLEP program works by awarding college credit to students who can demonstrate college level knowledge in a certain subject. Most students are attracted to CLEP because it saves them a lot of time and money. It really works to save money for military members, however, because the DANTES program has footed the bill for CLEP for all military members.

Recently the DANTES program announced a new policy for its funding of CLEP exams for military members. Now, instead of funding unlimited attempts at the CLEP, DANTES is only funding military members’ first attempt at taking the CLEP.

This news has created a bit of a stir in the military community. Many military members have reacted negatively, because DANTES statistics show that many CLEP exams have an overall pass rate for military members of 50% or less. However, these statistics are primarily due to military members underestimating these CLEP tests, and not taking them seriously enough.

Now that military members have only one chance at this free CLEP credit, the need for effective study materials is increasing. The good news is that there are materials available which are extremely effective in helping students pass CLEP exams. One for example, SpeedyPrep.com, has an over 99% pass rate. With such effective study tools available, military members no longer need to be worried about the new DANTES policy. CLEP continues to be a great solution for military members looking to further their education.