Which college gives the most credit for military service?

Hey all, I was wondering if anyone might know about which colleges offer the most credit for military service? I'm thinking of joining up, but I want to ensure that my service time will also help me with my education. Cheers!

Several colleges and universities offer generous credit for military service, community training, and other experiential learning. While the precise amount of credit you can receive will vary depending on your specific military training and duties, here are a few institutions known for their generous credit recognition for military service:

- Excelsior College: A national leader in providing credit for military training experiences. They adhere strictly to guidelines set by the American Council on Education (ACE) for translating military-to-college credits. In addition, Excelsior also provides evaluation for non-classroom training and certifications which can be transferred as college credits.

- Thomas Edison State University: This institution is known to cater specifically to adult learners, and they extend this philosophy to their recognition of military service. They also follow recommendations from ACE when assessing military training, coursework, and occupational experience.

- Community College of the Air Force (CCAF): This community college is an accredited institution specifically for enlisted members of the Air Force, Air National Guard, and Air Force Reserve. They offer a wide array of associate degree programs that incorporate a significant amount of military training and experience.

Regarding transferability of credits, a significant factor is the destination school's policies and requirements. Some traditional universities might have stricter policies about which credits they accept, but generally, a lot of public institutions have started to become more accepting towards credits earned in the military. Don't forget to decode your Joint Services Transcript (JST) into college credit equivalencies using ACE credits.

Remember that when you decide to get a degree, inquire at the admissions or registrar’s office of each school you're considering to get detailed information about their policies on transferring credit for military service. This way, you’ll have a clearer idea of how many credits you might be able to receive before you commit to a program.