Taking Military Credits to College?

Hi guys! Is it common for colleges to accept all my military training credits? Does anybody have any experience or recommendations with this?

Hello! It's great that you're hoping to use your military training credits. It's possible for colleges to recognize military training as academic credits, but this can vary widely from college to college and it's not guaranteed that all your military training credits will be accepted.

The American Council on Education (ACE) provides guidelines and credit recommendations for formal courses and occupations offered by all branches of the military. While many institutions refer to these recommendations in determining the applicability of military training to their courses, colleges aren't required to follow ACE recommendations.

The first step to transferring these credits would usually be having your Joint Services Transcript (JST) or Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) transcript sent to the college you wish to attend. These transcripts will detail all of your military coursework and occupation experiences, converted into equivalent college credit hours.

Finally, even if your military training credits are not fully accepted as college credits, it's worth remembering that they can still be invaluable in providing real-world experience that can enhance your studies. Also, many schools offer veterans' support services, and they might be able to provide more guidance and assistance in transferring credits.

I'd suggest reaching out directly to the schools you're considering to understand how they might evaluate your individual situation and how many credits they generally accept from military training. Good luck!