Hey everyone, I saw somewhere that military training could count as college credits but have no idea where to start. Does anyone know how I can get my military transcripts for my college applications? Are there specific steps I need to follow? Any help would be appreciated!
Absolutely, your military training can indeed be translated into college credits! To access your military transcripts, you'll need to go through the appropriate system related to your branch of the military.
If you served in the Army, Navy, Marines, or Coast Guard, your transcripts can be requested through the Joint Services Transcript (JST) system. The JST includes your military occupational experience and training along with the corresponding American Council on Education (ACE) college credit recommendations. You can access your JST by visiting the JST website.
For those who served in the Air Force, transcripts can be requested through The Community College of the Air Force (CCAF). This organization is regionally accredited and provides transcripts which detail all of your completed coursework, both military and civilian.
In both cases, you'll need to create an account (if you don't have one already), then you can request to send your official transcript to the college or university you're applying to. These transcripts will then be evaluated by the institution to see how they translate to college credit.
Bear in mind, each institution may interpret the credits differently. Some may offer a general elective credit, while others may provide credit for a specific course. It's worth having a conversation with the admissions office or a registrar at your prospective college to understand how they typically evaluate military training credits.
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