All DSST's are free to military personnel. Family members may be administered the DSST's for a fee. The CISS is designed to help soldiers clarify and focus on career, academic and personal interests. CISS is a computer based test. Family members can take a paper exam.
Most ECE exams are multiple choice, however some are entirely essay.
Most of the tests cover work typical of undergraduate level courses. These tests must be individually ordered and the essay exams are administered only on National Test Dates. College Entrance Examinations. College Entrance Examinations are administered free of charge to active duty military personnel and members of the reserve components. The ACT is an admissions requirement at many colleges.