Would you be considered a transfer student if you take CLEP after sr yr high school?

[VanillaBean]

Check with the college/university your child plans to attend. It can vary.

I've spoken with one university who if the child earns the credits prior to high school graduation then it does not affect freshman status as far as financial aid eligibility is concerened through the university. According to the univeristy, individual scholarships can have their own guidelines.

Also, if a student has 21 credit hours after high school graduation via CLEP and/or DSST exams then they are considered a transfer student and will enter as a sophomore.

So yes, CLEP/DSST exams can be counted towards a student being a "transfer student" and they can affect someone's status of entering as a freshman or a transfer student.