Limits to Military College Credit?

I was wondering if there's a limit or cap to the amount of college credit one can earn through military service. Do some majors accept more military credits than others?

In general, the amount of college credit obtained through military service can vary based on the institution and the specific program of study. Most colleges and universities use guidelines provided by the American Council on Education (ACE) to convert military training and experience into academic credit. Each school, however, is free to decide how many of these credits can be applied toward a specific degree.

The more related your military training or experience is to your major, the more likely it is that the credits will be applicable towards your degree requirements. To give you an example, if your military training involved a lot of technical, engineering-related tasks, these credits might be more applicable if you choose to major in Engineering than if you choose to major in English. However, some credits might also be used to fulfill elective requirements, regardless of the major.

Each institution has policies about the maximum number of credits you can transfer, and this limit can vary by school. It's not uncommon for schools to cap transfer credits anywhere from 60-90 credits for a bachelor's degree.

To find out the specifics for your situation, you should reach out to the admissions or registrar’s office at the schools you are interested in. Be sure to provide them with your Joint Services Transcript (JST) or Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) transcript for an accurate evaluation. Finally, always ask for an official evaluation of your credits before making a commitment to a specific school, so that you have a clear understanding of what will transfer and how these credits will be applied to your degree program.