Hi, I could use a bit of help here. I've got some educational milestones during my military stint and I was wondering how I ask for my military transcripts for college applications? Any leads would be really great!
Certainly, it's great that you're looking to leverage your military training for college credit. Different branches of the military have different ways of obtaining educational transcripts:
1. For Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard, you'll need to visit Joint Services Transcript (JST). Once there, register for an account and request to have your transcript sent directly to your college. The JST is an academically accepted document to validate a service member's military occupational experience and training along with the corresponding ACE (American Council on Education) college credit recommendations.
2. If you've served in the Air Force, you'll need to contact the Community College of the Airforce (CCAF). This accredited college provides transcripts detailing all the occupationally related training you received while in service.
Remember to connect with the admissions offices of the colleges to which you're applying, to ensure they accept these military transcripts and adapt them into relevant course credits.
Good luck with your college applications! It's excellent to see your military training put to use in your continuing education.
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