DEFENSE ACTIVITY FOR NON-TRADITIONAL EDUCATION SUPPORT (DANTES) Element 14 Pages 134-136

WHAT IS DANTES? The Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES) is a DOD organization created to help service members pursue their educational goals and earn the degrees or certification they deserve while continuing to serve their country.

WHY IS THIS IMPORTANT? Education is more important now than before. Career Opportunities (Ex: Promotion, etc) More $$$ Something to fall back on

DANTES offers information and support for numerous “Non-Traditional” ways to pursue these academic and vocational goals including information about courses taught through: Email Internet Mobile Devices Podcast Print based Correspondence Satellite Television

Dantes offers programs such as: Certification Programs Counselor Support Programs Tuition Assistance Programs Higher Education Programs Reserve Component Programs Scholarships for Severely Injured Service Members

Other programs offered include: College Level Examination Program (CLEP): - CLEP offers a series of 33 exams that let the TSM earn a college credit for introductory-level classes. DANTES Standardized Tests (DSSTs): - DSSTs program is an extensive series of examinations in college subjects that are comparable to the final or end-of-course examinations in undergraduate courses. Troops to Teachers: - Offers careers in public education as a teacher. Military personnel, active and reserve, may receive assistance to pursue a new career in public education as teachers.

Resources www.dantes.doded.mil http://www.proudtoserveagain.com/ https://www.navycollege.navy.mil/ https://clep.collegeboard.org/exams/ http://www.free-clep-prep.com/ https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/home http://www.petersondodlibrary.com/

SUMMARY Discussed what DANTES program is all about Who’s qualified for the program Different programs Flexibility Resources

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