If I fail a TECEP, can I use a CLEP?

[ittybittyerin]

Please soothe my anxiety.

TLDR: I've read comments that if you fail a class, you may be denied using an ACE credit for it. Can anyone confirm that rule and tell me if it applies if I fail the TECEP?

Background: I completed the Modern States course and received the voucher for the Sociology CLEP. After I registered for the CLEP, I realized that Sociology is offered as a TECEP. I've been using TECEPs to fill up as many RA credits as I can so I registered for the TECEP. I booked the tests back to back this weekend but after some research, I'm well prepared for the CLEP but possibly not for the TECEP. I'm concerned that if I fail the TECEP, I won't be allowed to use the CLEP to replace it.

[LevelUP]

Please soothe my anxiety.

TLDR: I've read comments that if you fail a class, you may be denied using an ACE credit for it. Can anyone confirm that rule and tell me if it applies if I fail the TECEP?

Background: I completed the Modern States course and received the voucher for the Sociology CLEP. After I registered for the CLEP, I realized that Sociology is offered as a TECEP. I've been using TECEPs to fill up as many RA credits as I can so I registered for the TECEP. I booked the tests back to back this weekend but after some research, I'm well prepared for the CLEP but possibly not for the TECEP. I'm concerned that if I fail the TECEP, I won't be allowed to use the CLEP to replace it.

A TECEP is not a class, it’s just an exam for credit.

You should be fine. A failed TECEP just shows no credit, not a failing grade, so it doesn’t prevent you from using a CLEP for the same requirement if you pass it.

[bjcheung77]

In addition to that, the TECEP will add to your RA requirements, the CLEP will not, those CLEPs will go towards the alternative credits.