Every DSST Study Guide and Prep Course: Full Price List

The DSST study guide and prep course lineup is simple once you see the prices side by side. TransferCredit has 38 DSST study guides at $5 each, 8 DSST prep courses at $19 each, and 38 free practice tests, one for every exam. If you want the full list in one place, start with the DSST hub.

This post shows what each option costs, what you get, and when a plan makes more sense than buying one item at a time. It also points out the details that matter when you compare subjects, like page counts, key terms, practice questions, and which exams have a full prep course.

The full DSST catalog, and how to read it

The table below is the complete price list for every DSST study guide and prep course on TransferCredit. It also shows the free practice test for each exam, so you can compare all your prep choices in one scan.

Here is how to read it. Every DSST exam in the catalog has a $5 printable study guide and a free practice test with 25 original questions and answer explanations. Only 8 exams also have a $19 prep course. So if you do not see a course next to a subject, that is normal. The course library is smaller than the guide library.

The subject details help you judge size and depth before you buy. For example, the $5 DSST Substance Abuse study guide has 50 pages, 186 key terms, and 70 practice questions. The $5 DSST Introduction to World Religions study guide has 45 pages, 189 terms, and 59 questions. On the shorter side, the $5 DSST Fundamentals of College Algebra study guide has 29 pages, 181 terms, and 43 questions.

Do not treat page count alone as the whole story. Some exams are shorter but still dense. Look at all three numbers together: pages, terms, and practice questions. That gives you a better feel for how much review material you are getting for the same $5.

What you get in every $5 DSST study guide

Every $5 guide follows the same format, even though the page and question counts change by subject. You get a printable PDF as an instant download. The guide is built from the official units and weights, with one chapter per official unit or content area, and the heaviest-weighted parts first. You also get key terms with examples, practice questions with every answer explained, common exam traps flagged, a 2-page cram sheet, and 2-, 4-, and 8-week study plans built from the exam weights.

That structure matters if you want to study fast. The heavier topics show up first, so you can spend more time where the exam puts more weight. If you like to mark up paper, print it. If you like to skim and review, the cram sheet gives you a short last-pass version.

A few examples show how the guides differ by subject. The $5 DSST Principles of Finance study guide has 38 pages, 183 terms, and 46 practice questions. The $5 DSST Management Information Systems study guide has 41 pages, 186 terms, and 47 questions. The $5 DSST A History of the Vietnam War study guide has 49 pages, 179 terms, and 60 questions.

If you are still comparing subjects, each guide page includes 10 free sample questions before you buy. You can also browse the full study guide library to see how many DSST topics are covered.

What the 8 DSST prep courses add for $19

The DSST study guide and prep course options are not the same product. A guide is a printable PDF. A prep course is an online set of lessons with a quiz after every subchapter, and it comes with lifetime access. If you know you learn better from shorter lesson blocks and frequent checks, a course may fit you better than a PDF alone.

There are 8 DSST prep courses: Business Mathematics, Computing and Information Technology, Environmental Science, Fundamentals of Cybersecurity, Organizational Behavior, Principles of Finance, Principles of Statistics, and Technical Writing. You can buy any one of them for $19.

One course has extra detail in our pricing details, which helps show the format: the DSST Principles of Finance prep course is $19 paid once and includes 11 chapters, 146 lessons, and 93 quizzes, with a quiz after every subchapter and lifetime access.

If you want to compare course subjects, start with the DSST Business Mathematics prep course, the DSST Computing and Information Technology prep course, and the DSST Technical Writing prep course. You can also look at the DSST Fundamentals of Cybersecurity prep course or the DSST Principles of Statistics prep course.

Buying one course and one guide for the same exam costs $24. That is a simple way to build your own setup if you only need help in one subject.

Free practice tests, exam fees, and score timing

Every DSST exam also has a free practice test. Each one has 25 original practice questions that follow the official outline, and every answer has an explanation. That makes the free test a good first check before you spend anything. If you miss a lot of questions or feel slow, then move to the guide or course for that subject.

A few good starting points are the free DSST Principles of Finance practice test, the free DSST Business Mathematics practice test, and the free DSST Introduction to World Religions practice test. You can find the rest from the DSST hub.

Now the cost outside prep. A DSST exam costs $100, plus any fee the test center charges. Prep plans do not cover exam fees. You pay those separately when you register for the exam.

Timing matters too. DSST exams are given year-round. If you need to retest, there is a 30-day wait. On an internet-based DSST exam, you see your result right after the exam. Your school should receive your DSST score report within 90 days of your test date.

If you are taking DSST for college credit, remember one rule: each college sets its own DSST credit policy. More than 1,900 colleges accept DSST, but credit is still your college's decision.

When a DSST plan costs less than buying singles

If you only need one exam, singles are easy. A guide is $5. A course, when available, is $19. A guide plus a course for one subject is $24.

Plans start to make more sense when you need prep for several exams, want course access across subjects, or are still deciding which exam to take. The table below shows the current plan prices and what each one includes.

Here is the fast math. Buying all 38 DSST study guides one by one would cost $190. Buying all 8 DSST prep courses one by one would cost $152. The DSST Monthly plan is $29 a month, and the DSST Semester plan is $69 for 4 months. Both include all 38 guides and all 8 courses.

The DSST Monthly plan is the lower up-front option. The DSST Semester plan costs more at checkout, but it gives you 4 months at once.

If you want CLEP and DSST together, the CLEP + DSST Lifetime plan is $149 once and includes 23 CLEP plus 8 DSST prep courses and all 72 CLEP and DSST study guides for life. If you want AP, CLEP, and DSST in one purchase, the All-Access Bundle is $455 once and includes every CLEP and DSST prep course, 36 AP prep courses and every AP, CLEP and DSST study guide, for life.

How to choose the right option for your budget

Start with how many DSST exams you actually plan to prep for. If it is one exam, buy only what fits your study style. A single guide works well if you want a printable review, a cram sheet, and a set schedule. A single course works better if you want lessons and quizzes. If your subject has both, you can pair them for $24.

Use the subject details to fine-tune that choice. For a reading-heavy exam, you may want the larger guide first, like the DSST Human Resource Management study guide with 42 pages, 181 terms, and 50 questions, or the DSST Art of the Western World study guide with 41 pages, 180 terms, and 52 questions. If you want a subject with a course, compare that with a lesson-based option such as the DSST Environmental Science prep course or the DSST Organizational Behavior prep course.

If you are deciding between two or more exams, the free practice tests are the cheapest filter because they cost nothing. Try the practice tests first, then buy the guide for the exam that feels most realistic.

If you expect to take several DSST exams in one term, go straight to a plan. The monthly and semester plans include all DSST guides and courses, so you do not have to keep adding singles. If you are comparing programs, this CLEP vs DSST vs AP comparison can help you narrow the path before you buy.

Best picks for common buying situations

Here is the shortest way to match the product to the problem.

• If you want the lowest price for one exam, buy one $5 guide.
• If you want lessons and quizzes for one of the 8 course subjects, buy one $19 prep course.
• If you want both formats for one course subject, buy the guide and the course for $24 total.
• If you want to prep for several DSST exams, compare the monthly and semester plans.
• If you want CLEP and DSST together, look at the lifetime combo plan.
• If you also need AP, use the All-Access Bundle.

There is also a scale point worth noting. More than 50,000 students have used TransferCredit. That does not promise a score or college credit, but it does tell you the catalog is built for a large group of exam takers, not one or two subjects.

Before you buy, check two things. First, check whether your exam has a course or a guide only. Second, check whether your college awards credit for that DSST exam. More than 1,900 colleges accept DSST, but your school sets the policy.

If you want one place to compare all options again, use the plans and pricing list. If you want more no-cost study ideas before paying, this post on best free DSST study resources fits well with the free practice tests.

Frequently Asked Questions about DSST Prep Pricing

Final Thoughts on DSST Prep Pricing

If you only need one exam, start small: take the free practice test, then buy the $5 guide or the $19 course that fits your study style. If you expect to prep for several DSST exams, compare plan prices before you buy singles, because the math changes fast. You can review all DSST subjects on the DSST hub and compare every plan on the plans and pricing list. Your next step is simple: pick your exam, check your college's credit policy, and choose the smallest option that covers what you need.