DANTES Programs
Overview
DANTES provides numerous programs and services to assist service members seeking to further their voluntary education goals and objectives.
How Do I Qualify?
Be an active drilling member of the ARNG.
What Do I Get?
Free academic and college credit equivalency exams:
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Spouses of Title 10 Soldiers may also be eligible for free CLEP exams through MYCAA and DANTES
- You can now take a remote proctored CLEP exam from the comfort of your own couch
Free test and college prep materials:
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Online Academic Skills Course (OASC) and College Placement Skills Training (CPST)
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Self-paced and customized based on pre-assessment; includes quizzes to help Soldiers, civilians and family members prepare for college, improve AFCT scores, and build academic skills
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Provides free test prep for a variety of military and civilian exams
Joint Services Transcript (JST)
- Formerly the AARTS Transcript
- Assists colleges in awarding college credit for military training
- Provides employers with an overview of experiences and responsibilities
- Online comparison tool tailored to the needs of service members
- All schools on the site are approved for Tuition Assistance
- Thousands of schools included
- Includes an interest assessment, skill confidence assessment, and a work values assessment
- Provides transition assistance
Other Services
- MilEdBenefits mobile app (available at the App Store)
- Education counseling, financial aid guidance, scholarship information, virtual fairs, assistance in locating testing centers
Where Do I Apply?
Tests are administered at National Test Centers (NTCs) and remotely: