Testing Services

CLEP exams

View the list of exams section on this page. If the exam you want to take is listed as a CLEP, follow these instructions:

1. Go to the CollegeBoard website (this link may not work on military computers).
2. Sign in to your account. Select “Create Account” if you do not have an existing account by following the instructions on the third tab of this guide.
3. Use your personal email address (please do not use your military email account).
4. Be sure to select that you are DANTES eligible if you are active duty, guard or reserve. To do this, go to “My CLEP Profile,” “Manage Profile,” and edit your “Personal Details” section.
5. Click on “Register for CLEP exam.”
6. Choose your exam, add it to the cart and check out. The cost of the exam will appear in your cart until you finish the registration process. If you live on Mountain Home Air Force Base, abbreviate the city to “MT Home AFB.” To select the preferred test center on base, search by zip code (83648). To have your results sent to CCAF, enter “Community College of the Air Force” and it will populate the information.
7. Book a testing appointment.
8. Print your Registration Ticket and bring it with you on the day of your test.

DSST Exams

View the list of exams section on this page. If the exam you want to take is listed as a DSST and you do not currently have a Prometric account, follow these instructions:

1. Go to the Prometric website (this link may not work on military computers).
2. Click on “Register Now”. Leave the “Prometric testing ID” field blank, and select “DSST military” in the second field.
3. Write down your username and password and bring it on your test day.
4. Use your personal email (please do not use your military email account).
5. Fill out the various sections. Our test center code for the Mountain Home Air Force Base location is 7132. The institutional code to send your results to CCAF is 7992 and for Boise State University is 4018. To have exams sent to another university, please refer to their website and ensure that they accept credit for the exam you’d like to take.
6. Book an testing appointment.

Creating a CollegeBoard Account

Creating a CollegeBoard account to register for CLEP exams.

1. Visit the CollegeBoard website to sign up for a new account. Select that you are a student.
2. Fill out the sections with your personal and contact information. You do not need to sign up for a subscription or input parent information. Agree with the terms and conditions, then select “next.”
3. If you are a military member, be sure to select that you are DANTES eligible. You will need to input your branch and pay grade to verify eligibility for the DANTES program.
4. You will be asked a series of questions regarding your education background and why you have decided to take a CLEP test. Fill out the answers to the best of your ability.
5. Select that you want your exam scores sent to a college or university, then select from a list of institutions. Type out your school name (for example, “Community College of the Air Force”), then select “send my exam scores here.”
6. Continue, then review and agree to the terms and conditions.
7. Once your account is created, you’ll be able to select “register for CLEP exams” from the menu at the top, and follow the instructions on the first tab of this guide to register for the exam itself.

Program Electives

Mathematics

The College Mathematics exam has the highest pass rate in this area. If you take it for CCAF credit, three of the six credits will overflow into your program electives area. A scientific calculator and scratch paper will be provided.

Communication

The Principles of Public Speaking exam includes two parts: A multiple-choice section and a prepared recorded speech that will be scored independently.

Humanities

*Language exams are worth either six or 12 credits depending on the passing score

Social Sciences

Leadership, Management and Military Studies

The six required LMMS credits for CCAF can also be satisfied by completing Airman Leadership School.

Computer Science