CLEP
Get college credit for what you already know.
- Download a list of instructions
- See the list of exams and HCC classes which passing scores replace.
- Go to the CLEP website to find a description of the tests.
- Schedule an appointment.
- Bring the following to the testing center:
- Two forms of ID:
- Primary form -a government-issued photo ID with a signature
- Secondary form -an official ID with a photo or signature
- SS#
- Credit card (Visa, Master Card, Amex, Discover, or JCB) or personal check payable to CLEP for $80 for each CLEP test.
- Receipt from HCC’s Finance Office for a $30 administrative fee for each CLEP test if you haven't registered online with Register Blast.
- Active Military Personnel must bring:
- Two forms of ID: Military ID and Driver’s License
- Receipt for $30 from HCC’s Finance Office
Credit by Exam
- Contact the division chair to make arrangements.
DSST (DANTES)
- Go to the DSST website to find a description of the tests.
- Contact the Academic Testing Center to request a test at 240-500-2517.
- Bring the following to the testing center:
- Photo ID
- SS#
- Credit card (Visa, Master Card, American Express), a money order or a certified check payable to Prometric for $80 and
- Receipt from HCC's Finance Office for $30 administrative fee.
- Active Military Personnel must take DSST tests at a military base.
Maryland Community College On-line
- No test fee required.
- Call 240-500-2398 to schedule your test.
Other Colleges/Universities
- The Academic Testing Center is a participant in the NCTA Consortium of College Testing Centers.
- There is a $30 administrative fee for each proctored examination.
- Appointments are required and can be scheduled online.
- More information can be found with the National College Testing Association.