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Prep for a CLEP® or DSST exam with us. Didn't pass on your first try? A coupon code lands in your account that unlocks a matching credit-earning course at zero cost — with a retake-able exam, so you earn the credit anyway. These backup courses are ACE®- and NCCRS-recommended — meaning they're independently reviewed for college credit and accepted at 2,100+ colleges.

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Credit Pathways

Three ways to earn
transferable credit.

Pick the path that fits your life. Mix and match. Every credit ends up on a transcript your college accepts.

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CLEP®
College Board Exam
CLEP® Exam Prep · Fastest
Study. Pass. Transfer.
Prep for 34 official CLEP® exams with structured chapters, subchapters, and readiness quizzes. Score 50+ and you're done.
  • One subscription, all subjects
  • 500+ practice questions per course
  • Readiness tracker tells you when you're ready
$29/mo
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ACE · NCCRS
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ACE & NCCRS Courses
Learn, take the exam,
retake if needed.
Self-paced online courses with ACE & NCCRS-recommended credit. Final exam at the end — but not high-stakes. Retake it as many times as you need.
  • Self-paced · no deadlines
  • Final exam · unlimited retakes
  • Official ACE/NCCRS transcript included
  • Excelsior regionally-accredited transcript at extra cost
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Military Favorite · DANTES-Funded
DSST
Credit By Examination
DSST Exam Prep · Military Favorite
Prep. Pass. Transfer.
Another credit-by-exam option accepted at many colleges — especially popular with military students and adult learners. DANTES-funded for eligible members.
  • 30+ exam subjects
  • DANTES funding for military
  • Same pass-or-free guarantee applies
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That's a full semester of tuition back in your pocket — for the same transferable credit.
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Three steps.
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Pick CLEP®, ACE/NCCRS, or DSST — based on your schedule, college policy, and how you learn best. Use our college finder to see what your school accepts.

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Study or Complete

For CLEP® or DSST, use our structured prep. For ACE/NCCRS, complete the self-paced course and final exam — retake the exam as many times as needed. No campus, no deadlines.

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Transfer Credit

Submit your official transcript to your college. Credits transfer into your degree, saving you thousands in tuition and semesters of coursework.

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What's the pass guarantee, exactly?
If you prep for a CLEP® or DSST exam with us and don't pass on your first attempt, we'll send you a coupon code that unlocks the matching ACE/NCCRS self-paced course at $0. That course has a final exam too — but you can retake it as many times as you need. Earn your credit through the ACE/NCCRS transcript either way. You either pass the original exam, or you earn the credit through the backup pathway — on us.
What is TransferCredit.org?
A platform for earning real, transferable college credit through three pathways: CLEP® exam prep, ACE & NCCRS-recommended self-paced courses, and DSST exam prep. Every pathway produces credit accepted at thousands of U.S. colleges and universities.
How are CLEP®, ACE/NCCRS, and DSST different?
CLEP® — College Board's credit-by-exam program. Pass the exam on test day, credit transfers. 2,900+ schools. ACE/NCCRS — Self-paced online course with a final exam you can retake as many times as you need. Official ACE/NCCRS transcript included; optional regionally-accredited transcript via Excelsior University at extra cost. 2,100+ schools. DSST — Similar to CLEP®, popular with military students. 1,900+ schools.
How much can I actually save?
Universities charge $300–$600 per credit hour. Our prep subscription starts at $29/mo and covers every subject we offer — CLEP® prep, DSST prep, and ACE/NCCRS courses are all included in one plan. Earn 30 credits via our pathways instead of paying full tuition and you'd save $9,000–$18,000 depending on your school. Use our calculator above to see your exact number.
What's the Excelsior regionally-accredited transcript?
ACE and NCCRS credits are nationally recognized, and most colleges accept them directly. But if your school specifically requires a regionally-accredited transcript, you can route your ACE/NCCRS credits through Excelsior University for a single consolidated regionally-accredited transcript. This is an optional add-on at extra cost — not needed for most transfers, but available when your institution asks for it.
How do I use the WELCOME25 coupon?
New users get 25% off their first month with code WELCOME25 at checkout. Valid on all CLEP® and ACE/NCCRS plans. One use per user.
How do I know which path my college accepts?
Use our college search. Every college page shows which credit types they accept, the minimum scores, and credit caps. Final acceptance is always the receiving institution's call.
Can I combine credits from all three paths?
Yes — most students who maximize savings do exactly this. Credits from all three sources can be consolidated on an Excelsior University OneTranscript, which most colleges accept as a single official academic document.
I'm military. Does this work for me?
Yes — military is one of our strongest audiences. CLEP® and DSST exams are funded through DANTES. ACE/NCCRS credits stack with military training credits on the Excelsior OneTranscript. Self-paced, no deadlines — designed around deployment schedules.
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