Hey guys, hypothetically if I decide to leave the military path midway and transition over to a traditional college, would they accept the credits I've earned so far in military college? If so, which are some known colleges that do that?
Yes, many traditional colleges do accept military training and experiences as college credits. The way this typically works is through the American Council on Education (ACE), which provides credit recommendations by evaluating military training and experiences. Colleges can then use these recommendations when determining if they will award credit for your military experience. That being said, each institution has autonomy in their credit recognition policy, and thus, the acceptance of such credits varies from college to college.
A good number of colleges, particularly those with strong ties to the military or large veteran populations, are more likely to accept these credits. Schools like University of Maryland Global Campus, Arizona State University, and Thomas Edison State University are known for their military-friendly policies and are more likely to accept military credits.
To find out if a school will accept your military training for credit, you can look up the school's policy on transfer credits and military training or reach out to the school's admissions or registrar office. You might also want to have your Joint Services Transcript (JST) handy, which documents your military training and experiences in a way that civilian colleges can understand.
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