Minnesota National Guard Educational Testing Programs

Minnesota Testing Programs

There are testing opportunities offered at National Test Centers (usually colleges) and the Education Service Office. Tests range from certification exams and college-credit-by-examiation programs to language aptitude and military classification tests. Military personnel, spouses and eligible civilian employees are eligible to test. Testing programs are: Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES):

Army Personnel Tests are administered in St. Paul on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month. Soldiers will be notified by email the starting time for their test All test requests must go through Unit Admin personnel enter a request (Internal use only) at a minimum of one week before requested exam date to allow time for processing. See a list of available exams.

Certifications

The National Guard will reimburse Soldiers taking any of the national accredited certification examinations offered through DANTES. The cost of the examination is reimbursable at 100% (not including registration fees) on a one-time basis. Refer to the list of available Certifications and licensures. There are other Certification programs available such as the Microsoft, Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) and other examinations. Get certification reimbursement information.

Degree Plans

If you are currently an Army National Guard (ARNG) Soldier or the spouse of an ARNG Soldier, we are here to help you achieve your personal academic goals. Whether you desire vocational training and/or certification, an Associate or Bachelors degree using the college credit you have earned in your military career, or a graduate degree using distance education alternatives to classrooms, we are here to support you. The Army National Guard (ARNG) Education Support Center (ESC) will provide you with a degree completion roadmap that will apply your personal and professional experience towards college-level credit.

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