DANTES funds only one administration each of the GRE General (CBT) and
GRE Subject (paper-based) exams per lifetime for eligible Service
members. GRE Subject exams taken at a National Test Center are not
reimbursable.
The GRE General is a computer-based test (CBT) available exclusively through
Prometric and selective college and university test centers. The registration and
scheduling policies and procedures are contained in the GRE Information Bulletin
and on the GRE website:
DANTES strongly encourages prospective military examinees to thoroughly
review these two resources before registering for the GRE General CBT.
The GRE General Test measures skills not directly related to any specific field of
study. It consists of verbal reasoning sections, quantitative sections, and
analytical writing sections.
National Test Center Fee: $115
International Test Center Fee: - $140
DANTES reimburses eligible military examinees only the test fee after the
administration of the test. Military examinees must seek reimbursement within 90
days from the test date. The examinee is responsible for scheduling the test and
paying for the GRE up-front. To determine the eligibility requirements and the
procedures for requesting reimbursement of the GMAT test fee, military
examinees should contact the DANTES Test Control Officer at the servicing
military education center or Navy College Office.
GMAT (Reinbursment)
The GMAT is a computer-adaptive test (CAT) available exclusively
through Prometric and selective college and university test centers. The
registration and scheduling policies and procedures are contained in the GMAT
Information Bulletin and on the GMAT website: http://www.mba.com
DANTES strongly encourages prospective military examinees to thoroughly
review these two resources before registering for the GMAT CAT.
The GMAT CAT includes verbal, quantitative, and analytical writing questions
that the examinee answers on the computer. The examinee has 75 minutes for
37 quantitative questions, 75 minutes for 41 verbal questions, and 30 minutes for
each of the two analytical writing topics.
National and International Test Centers Fee: $200
DANTES reimburses eligible military examinees only the test fee after the
administration of the test. Military examinees must seek reimbursement within 90
days from the test date. The examinee is responsible for scheduling the test and
paying for the GMAT up-front. To determine the eligibility requirements and the
procedures for requesting reimbursement of the GMAT test fee, military
examinees should contact the DANTES Test Control Officer at the servicing
military education center or Navy College Office.
To apply for reimbursement, download the required form from the box below:
Certification Reimbursement Testing Program
A one-test, one-time-only reimbursement testing program for exams offered by
39 nationally recognized certification associations.
Certification examinations document a person’s level of competency and
achievement in a particular area. Members of the Massachusetts Army National
Guard are authorized after-the-fact reimbursement of the test fee for exams
offered by 37 nationally recognized certification associations. It is a one (1) time,
one (1) test only benefit. The only exception to this rule are Automotive Service
Excellence (ASE) certification exams which can be funded three times.
The examinations can be administered by either National Test Centers or
members of the Education Services Office staff who are qualified as DANTES
Test Control Officers.
The cost of each test, which is reimbursed directly to the soldier after he or she
pays for the exam at the time of administration, takes the exam, and forwards the
appropriate paperwork to the Education Services Office, ranges from $15.00 to
$450.00. The test fee is reimbursed regardless of the score the soldier receives
on the exam.
IMPORTANT: You can only be reimbursed for one (1) test, therefore you may
choose to pay for a less expensive certification exam yourself and seek
reimbursement for a higher cost exam in the future.
What nationally recognized certification associations are included in this
program?
How do I obtain information concerning the types of tests offered, registration
requirements, test fees, and test preparation?
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visit the DANTES Examination Program Handbook Part III and find answers to all
of these questions and more.
How do I schedule a test and apply for reimbursement?
To receive reimbursement for a DANTES-sponsored professional certification
exam administered at either an Army National Guard DANTES Test Center or a
National Test Center, the Service member:
1. Determines his or her area of interest and contacts the professional
association for consultation, application, support materials and study guides.
2. Reviews materials, determines eligibility to sit for the test, completes the
application and submits it along with appropriate fees to the professional
association. NOTE: Only actual exam costs are reimbursed. Registration fees,
association fees, or preparation guide fees are NOT reimbursable fees.
3. Upon notification from the professional association of eligibility to sit for the
exam, the Service member prepares for the examination. Any study materials are
purchased at the Service member's expense. Professional exams are difficult to
pass and we highly recommend the candidate purchase any prep guides and
study prior to sitting for the exam.
4. Follow the information in the professional association packet and then work
with the association in scheduling the test at a suggested National Test Center
nearest to you (this is the preferred method).