CLEP exams are computer-based tests that cover intro-level college course material in 34 subjects. More than 2,900 U.S. colleges and universities grant credit to students with qualifying CLEP exam scores and allow them to skip the introductory courses in related subjects.
Michigan schools can provide CLEP to their students by ordering vouchers through the CLEP bulk purchase program. The standard cost for each CLEP exam voucher for the 2020–21 academic year is $89 for non-low-income students and $5 per exam for eligible low-income students due to funding available from the Michigan Department of Education.
How Schools Participate in CLEP
Schools can cover the costs of CLEP exams for their students by completing the new CLEP Bulk Purchase online order form.
To place an order:
- The person responsible for ordering your school's test materials will need to log in to the CLEP Resource Center. If they've never logged in to the Resource Center, they can request access by emailing [email protected]. Please insert "CLEP Resource Center for Bulk Purchase" in the subject line, and include a contact name, institution, title, and email address in the body of the email.
- Once logged in, click on Forms and select Bulk Purchase Order Form from the dropdown list. When completing the form, make sure to confirm you're a Michigan high school.
- After you complete and submit the form, you'll receive an order confirmation email which will include your order reference number.
- After your order is reviewed and processed, you'll receive another email with a link to download your voucher codes (link expires in 7 days).
For additional ordering details, download the 2020-21 Online Ordering Instructions.
Important notes:
All Michigan students must register for exams online and use the voucher code in lieu of payment. Low-income students must use a voucher code when they register so that schools are invoiced for the correct number of reduced price exams. Students will see the full exam fee during registration, and the reduced price will be applied to the school invoice. Learn more about how students register.
We'll bill schools twice a year for tests taken with a voucher: once in January and once in July. Before invoices are generated, we'll send a survey asking schools to confirm the number of their low-income students who took CLEP exams.
We recommend ordering at least 20% more vouchers than you think you'll need. Schools pay only for the tests taken with a voucher, and there's no penalty for overordering.

Who Qualifies for Reduced-Fee Exams?
In general, any Michigan student who's eligible for free or reduced-price lunch through the National School Lunch Program is also eligible for a reduced-price CLEP voucher.

Offer CLEP to Your Students
Although students can test at any official CLEP test center, they may perform better if they test in a familiar setting. If your school would like to administer CLEP to your students, apply to become a CLEP test center. Learn more.

More About CLEP
To find out which colleges grant credit for CLEP, see a list of exam subjects, and get more details about the program, visit the CLEP homepage.
Resources for Educators
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Free Promo Materials
We'll ship these free promotional materials directly to your school to help you teach your students about the benefits of CLEP.
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CLEP Student ID Form
High school students without a government-issued ID must complete this form and sign it in front of a school official or notary. On exam day, students must present the form and a recognizable photo with a school or notary seal overlapping the photo.
Resources for Students
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Free CLEP Practice Tools
Students can learn about the many free and affordable ways they can practice for CLEP exams.
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How to Register for a CLEP Exam
This flyer walks students through the CLEP registration process.
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Find a CLEP Test Center
This online tool lets students search for a CLEP test center near them.