Credit By Examination allows students the opportunity to gain academic credit for knowledge acquired by self-study or experience.

Two types of examinations may be taken for credit at UNO; the College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) and UNOs Special Departmental Examination Program which involves "challenging" courses taught at UNO by taking exams prepared by the department.

Restrictions apply and interested individuals should read the Credit by Examination at UNO Brochure and the Information for Candidates CLEP bulletin.

Fees are: (CLEP Civilian) $70 for each exam, plus a $20 non-refundable Center registration fee and $10 fee for each optional essay; (CLEP Military Personnel) CLEP exams and optional essays are free for military personnel with proper ID (*see below). The $20 Center registration fee is still required. (Departmental Challenge) There is a $25 charge for each Departmental Exam. Also a fee equal to 50% of current resident tuition is charged to students earning credit by examination. The test fee for Departmental Exams is applied to the overall cost for credit earned.

CLEP exams are given by appointment in the Testing Center. Advance registration is requested by phone (402) 554-4800, or in person (EAB 113).

Departmental Challenge exams are by appointment with the participating department, with pre-exam payment voucher/paperwork available at the Testing Center.

Fees are subject to change.

• Military personnel (Active Duty and Reserve): Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, U.S. Coast Guard, Army Reserve, Air Force Reserve, Marine Corps Reserve, Navy Reserve, Coast Guard Reserve, Army and Air National Guard.
• Eligible civilian employees and spouses of participating Reserve Component and Coast Guard personnel.
• Department of Defense Acquisition Personnel (only eligible for the following computer-based exams: Principles of Macroeconomics, Principles of Microeconomics and Principles of Marketing.