Edison State College

Policies & Procedures for CLEP - ® College
Level Examination Program

What is the CLEP?
The College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) is the most widely accepted credit-by-examination program. More than 2,900 accredited institutions of higher education award credit for satisfactory scores on CLEP exams. There are 33 examinations and all are available at Edison State College. Edison does not award credit for all available exams. The current college catalog should be consulted for Edison State College minimum passing scores and course equivalents.

CLEP provides students of any age with the opportunity to demonstrate college-level achievement through a program of exams in undergraduate college courses. Taking a CLEP exam can shorten the time it takes to earn your degree and can allow you to skip general introductory courses. CLEP exams can reduce the number of courses you need to graduate, saving hundreds of dollars in tuition.

Who can take CLEP?
Edison State College is an open test center for CLEP. We provide CLEP testing services to Edison students, students from other schools and the general public.

How do I obtain study materials for the CLEP exams?
Visit the CLEP website at www.collegeboard.com/clep. The Test Preparation tab provides information on study tips, test samples, study resources and exam day information. Informational guides for each subject are also available at the Testing Center, P-207, on the Fort Myers campus. The CLEP "Official Study Guide" may be ordered online or by calling 1-800-323-7155 and is available in local book stores.

How is credit awarded at Edison State College?
Students receive printouts of test scores on the day of the exam. The only exceptions are tests with an essay component. Students wanting their scores sent to Edison State College will receive instructions on the day of the exam on how to complete this procedure.

Scores received by Edison will be recorded on a college transcript showing course equivalent, CLEP score, and credits awarded. No letter grade will be assigned. CLEP credits will not affect a student's GPA.

How do I know if CLEP credits will transfer to another college or university?
Institutional policies vary and it is the responsibility of students to check directly with the colleges or universities that they are planning to attend before taking any CLEP test.

What is the cost to take a CLEP test?
The cost is $80.00 per exam. In addition, a $25.00 nonrefundable administrative fee must be paid to the Edison State College Cashier's Office in Bldg. S-Room 113 and be presented at the time of registration.

What if I need accommodations to take a CLEP test?
Individuals who need special accommodations must provide the Test Administrator with three weeks notification. Official medical documentation from a physician or school will be required. The Test Administrator can be reached at 239-489-9384 or 239-489-9237, Monday through Friday, 8:30AM-4:30PM.

May I retake a CLEP exam?
You may retake any of the CLEP exams as often as you like as long as you wait six (6) months between exams, regardless of location at which the test was taken. The cost for retesting is the same as initial testing fees.

When will I get my CLEP results?
When you complete the CLEP exam, you will receive an unofficial score report. This is the only score report you will receive. An official score report is sent to the college or university of your choice once your payment has cleared and CLEP verifies that you have not tested on this exam within the last 6 months. If you have taken the CLEP and need your scores sent to Edison State College, call CLEP at 609-771-7865.

How long does it take to get CLEP results evaluated at Edison State College?
The Office of the Registrar usually receives official CLEP scores within one month of completing the exam if you have indicated that you want results sent to Edison. Expect an additional eight weeks for the scores to be interpreted, evaluated, and posted to your transcript. Questions pertaining to this procedure should be directed to the Office of the Registrar at 239-489-9104.

How do I register for CLEP on the Fort Myers Campus?

Complete the Registration Form found on the CLEP website or in the Testing Center, Areca Hall, P-207. If you are printing your Registration Form from the CLEP website, please remember that Edison State College is a credit card only site.
Pay the $25.00 nonrefundable administrative fee at the Cashier's Office, S-113.
Submit the Registration Form and the receipt for the $25.00 nonrefundable administrative fee to the Assessment Center, P 207, no later than 4PM on the Friday prior to the testing date.
A Registration Form must be submitted for each testing date as well as the $25.00 nonrefundable administrative fee.
On the day of the exam, bring your Admission Form, two forms of identification (one of these must be a photo ID), your Social Security #, and a credit card. You must bring your credit card with you on the day of the exam in order to sit for the CLEP exam.
All CLEP exams are administered on the Fort Myers Campus in the Testing Center, P-207.

Can I register at the Collier and Charlotte Campuses?

Complete the Registration Form found on the CLEP website or at your campus Testing Center. If you are printing your Registration Form from the CLEP website, please remember that Edison State College is a credit card only site.
Pay the $25.00 nonrefundable administrative fee at the Cashier's Office on your campus.
Submit the Registration Form and the receipt for the $25.00 nonrefundable administrative fee to the Testing Center or to the Cashier's Office at your local campus.
All CLEP Registration Forms must be received at the Fort Myers campus no later than 4PM on the Friday prior to the testing date. Please allow your local campus sufficient processing time in order to meet this deadline.
A Registration Form and receipt for the $25.00 nonrefundable administrative fee must be submitted for each testing date.
On the day of the exam, bring your Admission Form, two forms of identification (one of these must be a photo ID), your Social Security #, and a credit card. You must bring your credit card with you on the day of the exam in order to sit for the CLEP exam.
All CLEP exams are administered on the Fort Myers Campus in the Testing Center, P-207.

Candidates can choose to mail/FAX or email the required information to:

Barbara Slaybaugh, Testing Specialist - 239-489-9384

Mail to: Edison State College

8099 College Parkway, SW

Fort Myers, FL 33919

Attn: Testing Center, Areca Hall, P-207

Barbara Slaybaugh, Testing Specialist

Email scanned information to: barbara.slaybaugh@edison.edu

FAX information to: Attn: Barbara Slaybaugh (239) 432-5223

CLEP Administration Dates Currently
Scheduled for 2013:

February 8 & 22
March 15 & 22
April 5 & 19
May 10 & 31
June 14 & 28
July 12 & 19
August 2 & 9

The scheduled administration times for CLEP
exams are 9:30AM.

All CLEP Registration Forms must be received at the Fort Myers campus no later than 4PM on the Friday prior to the testing date.

Appointments will not be rescheduled for missed or cancelled exams. Candidates are required to complete a new CLEP Registration Form, pay the administrative fee and submit registration materials by appropriate deadlines.

Students must arrive 15 minutes before the testing time. CLEP is a timed exam; late arrivals will not be accommodated.