College Level Examination Program (CLEP)

The College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) lets you earn college credit by taking tests in 34 introductory college subjects. These tests measure what you already know. You may have learned this information through advanced classes, independent study, work experience, professional training, or other activities.

McLennan Community College (MCC) gives college credit for passing CLEP exam scores.

Taking a CLEP Exam at MCC

MCC accepts only the CLEP exams listed in the College Credit by Examination Policy.

MCC Institution Code for CLEP: 6429

College Credit by Examination (Policy B-VI)

Exam Fee

You will pay:

• $97 to CLEP.
• $20 (plus a $3.50 service fee) to MCC.

Testing fees paid to MCC are non-refundable and non-transferable.

If you:

• Do not reschedule before your appointment,
• Arrive late, or
• Do not show up,

You must schedule a new appointment and pay the MCC testing fee again.

How to Take a CLEP Exam

Step 1: Register and Pay

Register for your CLEP exam and pay the CLEP exam fee.

Step 2: Print Your Voucher

After you create your CLEP account and pay the exam fee, print your testing voucher.

• The voucher is non-refundable.
• It is valid for 6 months.
• You must bring the printed CLEP Voucher Ticket to MCC Testing Services.

Step 3: Schedule Your Exam

Schedule an appointment with MCC Testing Services.

When you schedule your exam, you will also pay the non-refundable administration fee.

Schedule an Exam

Modern States – Free CLEP Prep and Exam Voucher

Modern States is a nonprofit organization that offers free online CLEP prep courses.

After you:

• Complete a course, and
• Pass the practice questions,

Modern States will give you a voucher to cover the $97 CLEP exam fee.

This is a great way to earn college credit at no cost.

Visit modernstates.org to get learn more.

Retesting

You cannot take the same CLEP exam again within three months.

If you take the same exam before the three-month waiting period ends:

• Your test will be invalid.
• Your score will be canceled.
• You will lose your exam fees.

What to Bring on Test Day

• A valid, unexpired photo ID.
• Your CLEP registration ticket for each exam.

Accepted government-issued photo IDs include:

• Driver's license
• State ID card
• Passport
• Military ID
• National ID
• Tribal ID
• Naturalization card
• Certificate of Citizenship
• Permanent Resident Card (Green Card)

Photos or photocopies of IDs are not accepted. The photo on your ID must be clear and easy to recognize.

Student IDs are accepted only for these exams:

• ALEKS Exam
• MCC Course Exams
• Correspondence Exams
• TSIA

A calculator is built into the testing computer when needed.

Scores

You will receive an unofficial score report after you finish your exam.

Exceptions:

• College Composition
• College Composition Modular with essay
• Spanish with Writing Exam: Levels 1 and 2

For these exams, scores are not available immediately.

Testing Schedule

CLEP exams are offered by appointment only during regular Testing Services hours.

CLEP Guidelines:

• CLEP credits do not receive letter grades.
• CLEP credits are not included in your grade point average (GPA).
• Official CLEP score reports must be sent to MCC.
• You can request score reports when you register for the exam or by contacting the College Board.
• CLEP credit does not count toward your financial aid course load.
• You can apply up to 24 credit-by-exam hours toward an undergraduate degree at MCC.
• MCC accepts only certain CLEP exams for college credit. It is your responsibility to make sure the exam applies to your program of study.
• Students are strongly encouraged to meet with an academic advisor before taking a CLEP exam.
• Every college has its own CLEP policies. If you transfer, check that school's CLEP requirements, minimum scores, and credit policies.
• Credit is awarded based on the CLEP policy that is in effect when your CLEP transcript is received.
• You may not take the same CLEP exam again within three months.
• All CLEP exams are computer-based.
• Students receive an unofficial CLEP transcript after testing, except for College Composition with essay and College Composition Modular with essay.
• MCC may change this policy at any time without notice.

Testing Accommodations

If you have a disability that makes it difficult to take a CLEP exam under standard testing conditions, you may request testing accommodations at your preferred test center.

Contact the test center well before your test date. They will tell you:

• What documentation you will need.
• When you must submit your paperwork.
• Which accommodations are available.

Accommodations that may be provided by the testing center include:

• ZoomText (screen magnification)
• Screen color changes
• A human reader
• A scribe or writer
• A sign language interpreter
• Extended testing time
• Rest breaks, when needed

If these accommodations do not meet your needs, do not register online. Contact CLEP Services to learn about other accommodation options.

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