The Tyler Junior College Testing Services Department is extremely proud of its long-standing relationship with the men and women in uniform who bravely serve this country. We are also equally thankful for the sacrifices and commitment of their family members. Please know that we are dedicated to providing the highest quality testing services to our military and veterans in an atmosphere that is respectful, quiet and secure.
Texas Success Initiative (TSI)
TSI Exemptions: If you are new to TJC, the State of Texas requires a TSI assessment or an approved alternative test prior to enrolling in any college-level course work. There are a number of exemptions to the TSI assessment for those who are veterans or active military. According to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board’s TSI statutes, you are exempt if:
- You are serving on active duty as a member of the armed forces or the Texas National Guard.
- You are currently serving, and, for at least the three-year period preceding enrollment, has served as a member of a reserve component of the armed forces of the US.
- You, who on or after August 1, 1990, were honorably discharged, retired or released from active duty as a member of the armed forces or the Texas National Guard or service as a member of a reserve component of the armed forces.
Critical VA Information: It is important for you to know that the Veteran’s Administration has certain guidelines that will impact what developmental classes they will cover.
- If you decide to not take the TSI assessment, the VA WILL NOT cover the cost of any developmental courses unless you show a "Verifiable Need" for the developmental class. Verifiable need is defined as taking the TSI assessment and those results will be included in the student’s VA file.
- However, if you do decide to take the TSI assessment, development courses will be covered by the VA as long as the developmental class is taken on campus. The VA will not pay for any developmental class that is taken via Internet or Hybrid.
Testing Services Department Recommendation: Even though you may be considered exempt by the State of Texas, we feel that it would be in your best interest to take the TSI assessment. The TSI will help you and your advisor determine if you are ready for college-level course work or if you will need intervention to help you become better prepared for college courses.
If you choose to take the TSI assessment, please visit the TSI web page for further information regarding the TSI. Additionally, out of respect for your service to our country, we will not charge you for taking the TSI.
College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
Military Benefit: The CLEP affords you the opportunity to earn college credit for what you already know by taking any of the 33 entry-level college subject exams. Here at TJC, we accept 22 of the CLEP exams. Did you know that because the exams are funded by the United States government through DANTES, you can save yourself hundreds of dollars towards your degree?
According to CLEP, DANTES will fund exams for the following groups:
- Military personnel (active duty, reserve, National Guard): Army, Navy, Marine Corps, U.S. Coast Guard, Army Reserve, Air Force Reserve, Marine Corps Reserve, Navy Reserve, Coast Guard Reserve, Army, and Air National Guard.
- Spouses and civilian employees of: Air Force* (civilian employees only), Air Force Reserve, Army Reserve, Coast Guard (active and reserve). Please note: Spouses and civilian employees of Air National Guard can no longer receive DANTES funding effective October 15, 2014.
For further information and details regarding DANTES funding for CLEP exams, please review the DANTES Eligibility Chart.
Students have the option to take CLEP exams at home with remote proctoring. Remote proctoring allows students to take an exam online while a human proctor monitors them via video.
At-home exams will be administered by Proctortrack, CLEP’s remote proctoring partner that specializes in verifying the identity of online test-takers while detecting and deterring academic misconduct.
To be eligible for remote proctoring, you must be:
• 13 years old or older and located in the U.S.
OR
• DANTES-funded. *
*Please note: DANTES-funded candidates can register now for remote-proctored exams but won’t be able to schedule their at-home exam appointment until mid-May. If you’re a DANTES-funded test-taker who needs to take an exam before mid-May, we recommend scheduling your exam with a CLEP test center.
Equipment and Environment
Students must have a PC computer or laptop (no Macs), an internal/external speaker and microphone, a camera, and, if taking notes during the exam, a whiteboard with a dry erase marker or one transparent sheet protector with a dry erase marker. They must also be alone in a private room. View the detailed list of requirements.
How to Sign Up
Students can take any of the 34 CLEP exams at home. At-home exams will contain the same questions, format, and timing as exams taken at a CLEP test center. To register, students must log in to the CLEP My Account Registration Portal and follow the steps to sign up for a CLEP exam. When they reach the Preferred Test Center section, students can select at home with remote proctoring as their preferred test center and will be charged a $30 remote proctoring fee at checkout along with the $89 exam fee.
If students need accommodations for their at-home exam, they must first receive approval from College Board to complete their registration. To submit a request, students must complete this form
After registration, the student will receive a confirmation email from CLEP with instructions on creating an account and scheduling their at-home exam appointment with Proctortrack.
To learn more, visit the At-Home CLEP Exams page
If you have any questions, please get in touch with us at clep@collegeboard.org with “At-Home CLEP Exams” in the subject line.
CLEP Examinations
Please click here for the CLEP Subject Examinations and the corresponding courses for which a student may receive credit at TJC. Contact the TJC Registrar's Office for more information and procedures to post CLEP credit to a TJC transcript.