How Students Can Earn College Credit Through Modern States

Modern States is a free online program that prepares students for CLEP exams, which are accepted for credit at nearly 3,000 colleges and universities.

Students who complete a Modern States course can receive a voucher that pays for the CLEP exam, making the entire process free. 

If students need help, they can text me directly at 504‑215‑7820.

🎓 How It Works

  1. Sign up for a free account at ModernStates.org.
  2. Choose a course aligned to a CLEP exam. Modern States currently offers 32 CLEP-aligned courses. [modernstates.org]
  3. Complete the videos, readings, and quizzes at your own pace.
  4. Earn a free CLEP exam voucher by meeting the score requirements (below).
  5. Take the CLEP exam at a testing center and earn college credit if you pass.

📊 Score Requirements for Earning a Voucher

To receive a Modern States CLEP voucher, students must:

  • Complete all quizzes with a 75% average or higher. 
  • Score at least 75% on the final exam.

If a student doesn’t meet the 75% threshold on the first try, they may retake the quizzes and final exam. 

🎁 The Voucher Program (What Students Get for Free)

Modern States covers 100% of the CLEP exam fee through a voucher that students request within their completed course. 

Steps:

  1. Complete the coursework and pass with required scores.
  2. Request the CLEP exam voucher from inside the course.
  3. Schedule the exam at a CLEP testing center and use the voucher instead of paying.
  4. After taking the exam, students may also request test center reimbursement if the site charges an additional administration fee.

📚 List of All CLEP-Aligned Courses Modern States Offers

Modern States provides 32 courses across CLEP subject areas. These match the official CLEP exams and prepare students for real college credit opportunities.

Business

  • Financial Accounting
  • Information Systems
  • Introductory Business Law
  • Principles of Management
  • Principles of Marketing 

Composition & Literature

  • American Literature
  • Analyzing & Interpreting Literature
  • College Composition
  • College Composition Modular
  • English Literature
  • Humanities 

History & Social Sciences

  • American Government
  • U.S. History I
  • U.S. History II
  • Human Growth & Development
  • Introductory Educational Psychology
  • Introductory Psychology
  • Introductory Sociology
  • Principles of Macroeconomics
  • Principles of Microeconomics
  • Social Sciences & History
  • Western Civilization I
  • Western Civilization II 

Science & Mathematics

  • Biology
  • Calculus
  • Chemistry
  • College Algebra
  • College Mathematics
  • Natural Sciences
  • Precalculus 

World Languages

  • French Language (Levels I & II)
  • German Language (Levels I & II)
  • Spanish Language (Levels I & II)
  • Spanish with Writing (Levels I & II) 

💬 Want students to get started?

Teachers can encourage students to:

  • Pick a subject they’re strong in,
  • Complete the free online course,
  • Earn their voucher,
  • Take the exam,
  • And walk away with real college credit.

If you or your students need help, they can text me anytime at 504‑215‑7820.


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