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Online Education for the Military: What Kind of Online Education Opportunities Exist?

Introduction to Online Education

Guide to Online Education > Online Education Basics > Types of Online Education > Online Education for the Military

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Before enrolling in school, make sure to do your research. Ask questions. And don't be afraid to negotiate.

Questions to Ask:

1. Will the school waive the application fee for active duty personnel?
2. Does the school offer credit for military training?
3. Does the school accept credit for work experience?
4. Will the school accept CLEP, DDSTs, ECEs, GRE, or other tests?
5. Is discounted tuition an option?

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DANTES

The U.S. Department of Defense Defense Activity for Nontraditional Education Support (DANTES) offers a series of equivalency tests. The DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DDSTs), originally developed for military personnel, but now available to civilians, enable students to earn college credit for what they already know. Knowledge gained from self-study, correspondence courses, or on the job can be applied to further students' educational goals. If students can demonstrate by exam that they know as much as someone who has completed an equivalent college course, they are awarded college credit. For more information, please visit http://www.getcollegecredit.com/ or http://www.dantes.doded.mil/dantes_web/danteshome.asp?Flag=True.

Free Resource!

• Official DANTES Subject Standardized Tests Study Guide
  The only official guide to the DANTES Subject Standardized Tests. This official guide covers 8 tests in business, personal finance, financial accounting, human resource management, supervision, organizational behavior, business math, and ethics. Go to: http://www.petersons.com/pdf/free/DSST.pdf (.PDF format)

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CLEP

College-Level Examination Program exams are administered by the College Entrance Examination Board. The majority of the CLEP tests are multiple choice, but some are multiple choice and essay. There are around 30 subject area tests as well as five general exams: social sciences and history, English composition, humanities, college mathematics, and natural sciences. CLEP tests are free for certain military personnel and qualifying civilians through DANTES. For more information and an eligibility chart, visit the website at: http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/clep/military.html.

Free Resource!

• Peterson's CLEP Success
  Get ready for the five CLEP general subject tests–English composition, the humanities, math, the natural sciences, and social sciences/history. This comprehensive prep guide provides complete subject review and two full-length practice tests for each subject. Go to: http://www.petersons.com/pdf/free/ClepSuccess.pdf (.PDF format)

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ECE

Excelsior College Examinations are similar to the CLEP tests. Students can select from 40 examinations in the arts and sciences, business, nursing, and education. They are also free for qualifying military and civilian personnel through DANTES. For more information visit: https://www.excelsior.edu/pls/portal/url/page/Excelsior_College/Excelsior_College_Examinations.

Free Resource!

• ECE Examination Guides
  http://www.inarng.org/Education/education.htm (scroll to bottom of page)

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GRE

Graduate Record Examinations Subject Tests are administered by the Educational Testing Service. Most people are familiar with the GRE as part of the process for entrance to graduate school. However, some institutions will award undergraduate credit to students who earn a good score. Subject tests are offered in eight disciplines: Biochemistry--cell and molecular biology, biology, chemistry, computer science, literature in English, Mathematics, Physics, and Psychology. For more information please visit http://www.gre.org/pbstest.html.

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GI Bill

The VA will reimburse you for testing fees for tests to get into school or take courses for credit.

• http://www.gibill.va.gov/pamphlets/testing.htm
• https://www.navycollege.navy.mil/about.htm

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eArmyU

GoArmyEd is a brand new portal (launched in April 2006) that revolutionizes learning for active duty army soldiers. Much of the paperwork associated with taking courses is now automated. Soldiers no longer have to wait for office hours to make an appointment with an Education Counselor. They can get information on traditional classes, distance learning, online courses and even request Tuition Assistance anytime, from anywhere.

eArmyU is an elearning program within GoArmyEd. Soldiers can take courses at 28 regionally accredited colleges and universities through eArmyU to work toward certificates and degrees.

Soldiers who take eArmyU courses get these exciting benefits:

1. Free textbooks
2. Free internet service provider (ISP) access
3. All course fees included in the eArmyU tuition
4. Many students will even qualify for a laptop computer on which to take courses!

Those students will also receive:

1. Technical support
2. Virtual program mentors

For more information, visit: http://www.eArmyU.com/.

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