Credit by Exams (CBE) - Texas Tech K-12
Texas Tech K-12 offers over 150 Credit by Exams (CBEs) designed to assess a student’s mastery of a subject according to Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS). These exams are ideal for:
- Making up a failed credit.
- Testing out of a subject a student has already mastered.
Key Policies
Two Attempts Only: Per Texas law, students can attempt the same CBE only twice. After that, they must take the full course.
Two Versions: Each CBE has a Set A and a Set B.
- Take Set A first.
- If unsuccessful, enroll in Set B for the second attempt.
- Do not enroll in the same version twice.
Important: CBEs are non-refundable and cannot be extended. If the exam expires without being taken, students must purchase a new CBE or enroll in the full course.
How to Enroll in a Credit by Exam
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Talk with Your Adviser
Full-Time Texas Tech K-12 Students: Speak with your academic adviser to discuss and approve your CBE options.
Non-Full-Time Students: Obtain approval from your school counselor to ensure credit will be awarded.
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Prepare for the Exam
Download the CBE Review Sheet to understand exam content, study tips and additional materials needed.
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Enroll in the Exam
Enroll online, through your adviser or by mail/fax.
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Take the Exam
Students have six months from enrollment to take the exam.
No extensions, refunds or transfers are allowed.
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Receive Credit
Without Prior Instruction: A score of 80% or higher is required for credit.
With Prior Instruction: A score of 70% or higher is required for credit.
Preparing for Online Proctoring
All CBEs use Proctorio for remote proctoring, allowing students to take exams at their convenience.
Learn more about setup and requirements: Online Proctoring
Costs
- CBE Fee: $65
- Online Proctoring Fee: $15
- Total: $80
Note: All fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Additional Information
All CBEs are approved for both remediation and acceleration.
Texas Tech K-12 CBEs meet the Texas Administrative Code §74.24 requirements.
For more details on exam policies and alignment:
- EOC Courses Certification Report
- Non-EOC Courses Certification Report
- Texas Tech K-12 CBE Certification
- Texas Tech K-12 CBE Audit Report
Texas Tech K-12 is here to help you achieve your academic goals with confidence and flexibility!
Texas Tech K-12
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Address
Texas Tech Plaza | 1901 University Ave, Lubbock, TX 79401 -
Phone
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Email
ttuk12@ttu.edu