Free Testing, Certification, and Licensing

Testing, Certification, and Licensing services available to ARNG Soldiers include a comprehensive examination program with over one hundred fifty college level exams that could potentially equate to college credit, numerous certification examinations that match soldier MOS skills with a comparable civilian credential and apprenticeship programs, and military testing that supplement MOS training.

Testing Program:

• eCLEPS (online free instant testing) available for ARNG member, spouse, or civilian employees at National Test Centers (local colleges) - see college Board web site below for more details.
• Over 150 voluntary education tests available free or through reimbursement to ARNG soldiers including, CLEP, DSST, ECE, GED, ACT, SAT, GRE, GMAT, Etc.
• Army Personnel Tests available at most state education offices are AFCT, AFAST, DLPT, DLAB.
• CLEP, DSST and ECE tests equate to college credit and save soldiers time and money!
• ARNG members may test at any ARNG test center, other military service’s sites; i.e. DANTES sponsored sites, or any of the National Test Centers (colleges).
• ARNG spouses and civilian employees are eligible at ARNG/DANTES Test Centers (only CLEP and DSST are free).

Certification Program:

• Over 200 exams from 40 different agencies.
• Over 60 national certification exams including; Food Services, Fitness, Electronics, Medical, Auto, etc.
• Excellent opportunity to use military experience to gain valuable civilian certification/licensure.
• Only exam costs are reimbursed, contact the professional organization for application and study materials.
• Contact your Education Office, the DANTES web site or visit the following links for more information:
• www.armyeducation.army.mil Opportunities On Line - COOL).

Troop to Teachers (TTT):

• A program to assist military personnel transition to a new career as a public school teacher.
• Stipends up to $5,000 and bonus incentives up to $10,000 for agreeing to teach in a ‘high need’ school district.
• Provides mentoring opportunities, placement information and alternative teacher credentialing opportunities.
• ARNG soldiers must have 10 years of service or have retired with 20 or more years of service to qualify for stipends:
• Soldiers enlisting in the ARNG directly from active duty with six or more years of service are also eligible.
• Contact your State Education Office or visit the TTT link for more info:
• www.proudtoserveagain.com/pages/808014/index.htm.

How to Apply:

Application procedures vary for each State ARNG sponsored education program. For more info on how to apply:

• Contact your State ARNG Education Office www.virtualarmory.com/education/ArngPOC/Default.aspx.
• Contact an education counselor at the ARNG Education Support Center (ESC) – open 06:00 – 18:00 CST, Monday – Friday. The ARNG ESC can be reached toll free at 1-866-628-5999 or via e-mail at esc@pec.ngb.army.mil.
• Visit the DANTES website at www.dantes.doded.mil.

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