1. DANTES Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support
Joshua Scherrer 8 May 2018

2. Enabling Objectives STATE the purpose of DANTES
IDENTIFY the different programs offered by DANTES
DISCUSS the College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
DISCUSS the DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSSTS) program
DISCUSS the Troops to Teachers Program

3. Purpose
The DANTES mission is to support the off- duty voluntary education programs of the Department of Defense and conduct special projects and developmental activities in support of education-related DoD Functions DoD Instruction , Mar 11, Encl. 3

4. DANTES Programs Certification Programs Counselor Support Programs
Distance Learning Programs
Tuition Assistance Programs
Examination Programs
Higher Education Programs
Reserve Component Programs
Scholarships for Severely Injured Service Members

5. College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
Allows service members to earn college credit for introductory-level classes by passing an exam
33 different exams
CLEP exams are accepted at colleges/universities within the U.S.
Free CLEP prep is available -

6. DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSSTs)
Extensive series of examinations in college subjects that are comparable to end of course examinations.
ACE recommends 3 semester hours of credit per test.

7. Troops to Teachers (TTT)
TTT is a military career transition program that helps eligible members of the armed forces to begin new careers as K-12 public school teachers
Program provides - counseling / referral assistance - financial assistance up to $5000 to obtain education, certification, or licensing. - Bonuses up to $10K to teach in qualifying schools.

8. Local Resources
Navy College Program - All contact (CONUS) is done via a virtual service delivery model; no physical offices. - Contact can be accomplished via: -- Chat -- Submitting a help request -- Scheduling a counseling appointment via the VOLED appointment scheduler -- Telephone: DSN Toll Free

9. Local Resources
DANTES Testing Site - Fort Detrick (Frederick, MD) - Phone: Address: 1520 Freedman Dr Ste For Detrick, MD 21702

10. Questions?