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Colleges that accept the most military credits?

I've served in the military for a good number of years and I've managed to accumulate quite a few credits from my training and experience. Do you know any colleges that are well-known for accepting a good amount of military credits? Your suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

a year ago

You've done well to collect so many credits during your service. There are many institutions that value the real-life and on-the-job education you've received in the military. Here are a few colleges known for being military-friendly and accepting a decent number of transfer credits from military training:

1. American Military University (AMU) – This online university accepts all ACE (American Council on Education) recommended military training credits.

2. Thomas Edison State University – They are known for their liberal credit transfer policy and they participate in the ACE Alternative Credit Project.

3. University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) – Their policy is to evaluate military training, including CLEP and DSST exams, for potential credit.

4. Excelsior College – They offer credit for military training, certifications, licenses, job experience, and exams.

5. Colorado State University Global - This institution pledges to review and consider ACE-recommended training for credit.

Remember, it's always best to get in contact with the admissions department of these universities for specific transfer details. Also, you might want to consider institutions that are part of the Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges (SOC) network, which understand the needs of military students, including transferring credits and flexible schedules.

a year ago

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