DANTES Programs

Overview

DANTES provides numerous programs and services to assist service members seeking to further their voluntary education goals and objectives.

How do I Qualify?

Be an actively drilling member of the ARNG.

What Do I Get?
Academic placement and College Credit Equivalency Exams:

• General Education Development (GED)– Reimbursable
• Entry level exams to Colleges (ACT,SAT)– Reimbursable
• Entry level exams to Graduate Schools (GMAT,GRE)– Reimbursable
• Teacher Certification Exams (Praxis)– Reimbursable
• College credit equivalency exams (CLEP DSST)–Test and sitting fee at fully funded National Test Centers (NTC)

Where Do I Go?

• Locate a local NTC to schedule CLEP exams at:
  https://clep.collegeboard.org/test-center-search
• Locate a local NTC to schedule DSST testing at:
  http://getcollegecredit.com/institutions/search
• DANTES Exam Reimbursement
  https://daims.doded.mil/Reimbursements/ReimbursementRegistration.aspx

How Do I Prepare?
Nelnet Solutions- self-paced and customized based on pre-assessment, includes quizzes www.nelnetsolutions.com/dantesnet/

• Online Academic Skills Course (OASC): Helps Soldiers prepare for AFCT improvement and build academic skills
• College Placement Skills Training (CPST): Helps Soldiers prepare for college and build academic skills

eKnowledge: Free ACT/SAT test prep
https://www.eknowledge.com/allAccessLandingPage.php?coupon=FBEC67159

Joint Services Transcript (JST):

• Formerly the ARRTS Transcript
• Assists colleges in awarding college credit for military training
• Provides employers with an overview of experiences and responsibilities
• Access/download your personal JST at: https://jst.doded.mil

TA Decide

• Online comparison tool tailored to the needs of service members
• All schools on the site are approved for Tuition Assistance
• Thousands of schools included
• For more information visit: www.dodmou.com/TADECIDE/

Kuder Journey:
Includes an interest assessment, skill confidence assessment, and a work values assessment

• Provides transition assistance
• For more information visit: https://dantes.kuder.com/landing-page

Troops to Teachers:
The TTT program provides counseling services, employment facilitation services, and financial assistance, if eligible. Program benefits include:

• One-on-one counseling and transition planning
• Help navigating state teacher certification and licensing requirements
• Connections with hiring officials that may lead to employment
• Ongoing support and mentorship
• Up to a $5,000 stipend or $10,000 bonus, based on eligibility
• https://proudtoserveagain.com/