1. DEFENSE ACTIVITY FOR NON-TRADITIONAL EDUCATION SUPPORT (DANTES)
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2. Purpose
The Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES) helps Service members and Veterans pursue their educational goals and earn degrees or certifications both during and after their service.

3. DANTES DEFINE your future

4. DANTES is a Department of Defense (DoD) agency that provides leadership and support through partnerships across the education community.

5. DANTES offers programs such as:
Certification Programs
Counselor Support Programs
Distance Learning Programs
Tuition Assistance Programs
Examination Programs
Higher Education Programs
Reserve Component Programs

6. Other Programs Offered include:
College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
Service members Opportunity College (SOC)
SOC Career and Technical Education (CTE) Program
DANTES Standardized Tests
Troops to Teachers

8. Summary
DANTES is a DoD organization dedicated to supporting service members and Veterans through the life long journey of pursuing education and career goals and ultimately, improving one’s quality of life. 
DANTES offers many different programs and services that support all of the DoD and Coast Guard voluntary education components. 

9. Resources http://www.dantes.doded.mil/

10. Many servicemembers want to improve their chances for promotion and prepare for the time when they go back to the civilian world. Share your knowledge. The earlier they learn the bigger their chances to achieve their professional goals they deserve while continuing to serve the country.

11. Questions?