Practically anyone can use the CLEP to get ahead on their degree.
First of all, there is no age limit! If little Johnny shows major aptitude in Biology, but you're not ready to ship him off to the State College, just take him to the testing center and let him get credits for his knowledge. If Grandpa has always regretted his lack of education, all he has to do is learn how to use the testing software and get the credits he wants.
There is absolutely no degree requirement! No matter where you are in your education, if you can find a testing center and pay for it, you can take a test.
Here is the College Board's list of some people who benefit from CLEP tests:
- Adults returning to school
- Military service members
- Traditional-age college students
- Home-schooled students
- Speakers of world languages looking to fulfill their language requirements
- International students who want to translate their overseas courses into credit at U.S. colleges
- Applicants for master’s degree programs looking to fulfill undergraduate prerequisites
- Professionals wanting to advance in their careers
