What is a Credit by Exam (CBE)?
A CBE is an exam that can be taken to recover credit in a course in which a student has already received instruction. The student could have failed the course, lost credit due to lack of attendance, not completed the course for some reason, or received instruction through home-schooling. According to legislative guidelines, to recover credit a student must make at least a 70 on the exam. K-16 Education Center CBEs cover a semester course (.5 credit). The exams are based on the required Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills and include questions varying in difficulty level. The exams are comprehensive. CBEs must be taken within 60 days of registration. If the time expires before the exam is taken, the student must re-enroll to take the exam. All CBEs must be taken at a proctored testing site in your area. If a student does not make the required grade on the first attempt, he/she can enroll in a CBE re-exam. You may request to review your first exam by contacting Educational Services. The
