CLEP (College Level Examination Program) is available at the Belle Glade, Boca Raton, and Palm Beach Gardens campuses. CLEP is a series of examinations that allow individuals to earn college credit for what they know, regardless of where they gained knowledge. CLEP is the most widely accepted credit-by-examination program in the United States.
Two ID's (photo and signature) are required when taking a CLEP exam at a Palm Beach State test site. The primary form must be a government issued photo ID with signature, such as a passport, state issued driver's license, state issued ID card, tribal ID, naturalization card, or certificate of citizenship. The secondary form of ID must have a photo or signature, such as a social security card, student ID, or employee ID. Military candidates must submit a current military ID.
An individual will not be permitted to take the exam(s) without two acceptable photo ID's. There are no exceptions.
NEW: Funding for CLEP Exams extended to eligible military veterans. You can receive full reimbursement for a CLEP exam and administration fees from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
Palm Beach State students are required to see an Academic Advisor to determine if a CLEP exam is accepted for their area of study.
Procedure for candidates/students who are interested in taking a CLEP exam for advanced credit:
- CLEP exams are available to candidates at Palm Beach State test center locations-Palm Beach Gardens, Boca Raton and Belle Glade.
- There is a $45.00 (per test) Palm Beach State registration fee, payable to Palm Beach State College, and a $77.00 fee for each CLEP exam taken, directly payable to CLEP. (CLEP does not accept cash)
- Candidates can only take exam(s) by appointment only. Seating is limited.
To schedule an appointment; a non-credit online application must be completed. This will generate a Student ID number, necessary for registering for a CLEP exam. To complete an online non-credit application, view available testing schedules and to register for a CLEP appointment go to www.palmbeachstate.edu/forms/testingcenter
NOTE: Students should allow 15 minutes for registration. Seating is limited at all Palm Beach State locations.
To have a CLEP score submitted to Palm Beach State College, follow the steps below.
- Student must submit an application to the Office of Admissions.
- Student must take the Accuplacer (CPT or FCELPT), or meet minimum ACT/SAT scores.
- Student must attend an orientation, if applicable.
HELPFUL WEB SITE for STUDENTS & ADVISORS
CLEP Exam descriptions & Study Guides: http://www.collegeboard.com/clep.
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