What counts as military training that can be transferred to college credits?

I've undergone some military training and I'm not sure if and how it can translate into college credits. Has anyone had any experience with this? Any advice or guides would be especially appreciated.

The process to convert your military training into college credits will largely depend on how your specific college or university recognizes and credits military training. In general, the first step is to provide your Joint Services Transcript (JST) to the institution. The JST is an academically accepted document that validates your military occupational experiences and training along with the corresponding ACE (American Council on Education) college credit recommendations.

ACE collaborates with the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) to review military training and experiences, providing equivalent college credit recommendations. These recommendations are then evaluated by your college to determine if and how they can be applied to your degree requirements.

Many institutions will utilize these recommendations to grant you course credit, elective credit, or even fulfill certain degree requirements. For example, a basic training might be deemed equivalent to a physical education class, military leadership training might satisfy a leadership requirement, or technical training could fulfill certain science or engineering requirements.

It's important to note that the final decision on awarding credit rests with the educational institution. One institution may grant more credits based on your military experiences than another. Therefore, it can be helpful to research and compare the military credit transfer policies of different colleges and universities.

Lastly, you should have a conversation with the veteran services department or a college advisor at your institution. They will have a clear understanding of how the school recognizes military training as college credit and can guide you through the process.