Tests
The My Career Advancement Account Scholarship pays for many tests and preparatory courses of study that lead directly to a recognized professional, state, regional or national occupational license or certification.
In order to receive payment, testing organizations and schools offering preparatory courses must be a registered participant in the My Career Advancement Account Scholarship program. Visit the School Resources page for more information on how to become a participating organization.
Tests and Materials that the My Career Advancement Account Scholarship does NOT pay for:
- College Entrance Tests (e.g. SAT, LSAT, GRE, etc.) or preparatory courses that help students prepare to enter college
- DANTES Administered Tests (e.g. ACT, CLEP, etc.) used to determine college level credit and advanced placement. These tests are generally available at no or low cost to military servicemembers and spouses at Installation Education Services Offices.
- Study guides, books, supplies and electronic equipment.
Find Out
Which occupations require a license or certification
Which testing organizations administer tests for licenses and certifications
Which testing organizations are currently participating in the My Career Advancement Account Scholarship program:
Visit these Websites
Visit your school’s website to see if they offer license and certification preparatory
Visit the Alternative High School Diploma programs (below) if you want to take a test to get your High School Diploma
NOTE: Use the link in the “Find Out” section above to see if the program you are interested in is participating in My Career Advancement Account Scholarship. If they are not, you may have to find additional funding to pay for your chosen Alternative High School Diploma program.
Here are three low cost options.
GED Testing Program
National External Diploma Program (NEDP)
Contact Your County Public School District Adult Education Program for local GED, High School Completion Program, and English as A Second Language tests and classes.
Test Prep Services and Study Guides
The My Career Advancement Account Scholarship ONLY pays for tuition and costs for tests that directly result in an occupational license or certification. The My Career Advancement Account Scholarship does not pay for Study Guides.
Before you buy any test prep services or study guides, contact your military Education Service Officer or Navy College Education Specialist on your nearest military installation for advice and consumer warnings.
Approved testing organizations have received numerous complaints regarding test preparation companies selling highly questionable products and services for hundreds or thousands of dollars. Beware of:
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Attempts to sell you prep services for many tests at once, with payment up front or on credit.
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Credit arrangements with a company other than the one selling you the prep service.
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Direct sales contact at your home.
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Promises that you can get college credit without enrolling in college.
- Book lists that include dictionaries or encyclopedias.
Official Study Guides and Fact Sheets
Petersons DoD MWR Library http://www.nelnetsolutions.com/dod/Default.aspx?sponsor=12894
DSST – GetCollegeCredit.com http://www.getcollegecredit.com