DSST Credit-by-Exam Program
The DSST credit-by-exam program gives students the opportunity to receive college credit for life experience as a form of prior learning assessment. The 30+ exams are offered in diverse subject areas such as health, ethics, finance and technology.
To learn more about the DSST program including test preparation, practice exams, exam fact sheets, technical information, and test center locations, visit the official DSST site.
Scheduling an Appointment
Testing Services administers DSST examinations by appointment Monday through Friday. To schedule an appointment or get additional information on test requirements, fees and policies, please contact our office. For optimum availability, we recommend that you contact us two weeks prior to a desired test date.
You can also take DSST examinations at any official DSST testing center. To locate a center near you, visit DSST's Find a Test Center page. You will then need to contact the test center of your choice for information on test dates, fees, and other details.
Test Administration Fee: $30 payable on the day of the test by cash or check only. Credit and debit cards are not accepted for payment. Please note that this is in addition to the test fee that you pay to DSST on test day.
Get DSST Credit at FHSU
Fort Hays State University grants credit for many DSST examinations. Visit the Credit for Prior Learning DSST Credit Policy page for information on DSST credit policies, required scores, and equivalent classes.