Just wondering if anyone can help me out here. I've just joined the military but will want to continue my education in the near future. Once accumulated, what's the standard protocol to get a military transcript for college? Any guidance is much appreciated!
First off, it's great to see you thinking about college while serving in the military! Colleges indeed often give credit for military training and experience, so you're on the right track seeking your military transcripts.
The process to request your transcripts depends on the branch of the military you served in. Each branch has its own system for documenting training and experiences.
If you served in the Army, Navy, Marines, or Coast Guard, you would request your transcript from the Joint Services Transcript (JST) system. You just need to create an account on the JST website, and then you can send your official transcript directly to your chosen schools.
If you served in the Air Force, you would request your transcript from the Community College of the Air Force (CCAF). You can request your transcript from the CCAF website, and they will mail an official copy to your designated school.
For those who served in the Space Force, unfortunately as of now, there isn't a clear system set up like the JST or CCAF. However, you can contact the Space Force directly for guidance on how to represent your military experience while applying for college.
I hope this helps and best of luck with your college journey!
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