DANTES Subject Standard Test

Fee for DANTES Funded Candidate

Initial DSST exams are free for DANTES funded students. If a DANTES funded candidate fails an initial exam, the candidate must pay to repeat the same exam. The cost to repeat the same exam is $100 per exam. Please visit the DSST website to see if you qualify for DANTES funded testing.

Civilian and Non-DANTES Funded Service Member

If you are not DANTES funded or a civilian wishing to take a DSST exam, the cost is $100 per exam. Veterans may be eligible for exam fee reimbursement through their VA benefits.

Equivalencies for Pierce College

DSST and CLEP Equivalencies for Pierce College

Study Materials

Study materials are available in many different formats. Libraries offer a vast supply of study books and DSST provides practice exams.

Day of Test

  • DANTES Funded: Please bring two pieces of valid ID (examples: CAC card and driver's license).
  • Non-DANTES Funded: Please bring two pieces of valid ID and a credit/debit card for payment.

Test Length

120 minutes

Principles of Public Speaking is a two-part test. The first part is a two-hour multiple choice test that can be taken on any scheduled testing day. The second part is 20 minutes. Generally we schedule the second part on Tuesdays or Thursdays at noon, however we will work to find a time that works for your schedule.

Retesting

Candidates must wait 30 days from their last test date to retest the same DSST title.

For more information, please contact DSST customer service at getcollegecredit@prometric.com or call 877-471-9860.