Tuition Reimbursement for Clep Exams.

[JimiT20]

My job informed me they do not reimburse clep exams.

I was wondering how would i get reimbursed. Does the transcripts state it was a clep exam? Could someone help me out please?


thanks.

[cookderosa]

My job informed me they do not reimburse clep exams.

I was wondering how would i get reimbursed. Does the transcripts state it was a clep exam? Could someone help me out please?


thanks.

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It will probably say "Credit" or similar. In other words, if you need a grade to get reimbursed, it won't provide one. Now, if you can have a pass/fail, you may be in luck.
For what it's worth, even without reimbursement, I would encourage you to do some CLEPs if your college takes them. I took 13 CLEPs and it was under $1000 (48 credits). I paid for mine using bits of extra money I earned here and there- it never came out of the family budget. That said, maybe a few hundred dollars from a tax refund would be well invested in your education! GOOD LUCK!!

[chromo]

I think that's pretty standard. My job is the same. I cannot be reimbursed for "fees" such as testing fees, enrollment fees, graduation fees or parking. I can be reimbursed for up to $5250 of tuition and books per year.

I thought it over and decided that I'd much rather pay $85-$90 per CLEP/DSST (including proctoring fee) out of pocket than take a class, whether I'm being reimbursed or not. I'd rather pay the $205 per ECE out of pocket than take a class as well. When it comes to Info Lit, Operations Management and Business Strategy; however, I will take the classes and get reimbursed. Each TECEP costs $450 not counting study materials (there's nothing on IC for Business Strategy). Plus I've heard from many here that TECEPs are a major pain to schedule/take.

Total estimated cost for me: $4200
Total estimated cost for my company: $2300
Any way you look at it, that's not bad for an accredited 4-year degree.

[Katterina]

I ran into the same red tape at my company. They would not reimburse "testing fees," even if they were for credit. I appealed it, took it all the way to the top, and was still denied. So I paid it out of pocket for the ten exams that completed my degree. One of the best investments I have ever made. Now I can work somewhere else! :p

[JimiT20]

Thanks everybody for your responses. I'll do the same thing you guys did.

[joel66]

Same boat here hilarious

Just a few days ago, I sent a very long email to my HR Dept with links to the corporate pages of DSST and CLEP showing the benefits to both the company and the employee, as well as brochures companies can use to benefit the use of CLEP. I'm still waiting for a response. A few weeks ago I had initially asked about CLEP and my HR rep said it was normally not covered. I'm hoping she is taking her time to respond because she is getting more clarification. Or she is just waiting a few days to email back and say NO again. I also sent an app to VA about reimbursement. I'm not sure if I will qualify as I think I already tapped it out.

Joe