Transferring Military Experience for College Credit

Hey, guys! I have some military experience, and I'm looking into schools that would most easily transfer that for college credits. Can you suggest some?

Absolutely, converting military experience into college credits is indeed a great way to leverage your service experience into academic progress.

When looking for schools that effectively convert military experience into college credits, consider those that participate in the American Council on Education’s (ACE) Military Programs. The ACE program collaboratively works with the U.S. Department of Defense to review military training and experiences to recommend equivalent college credits. Checking whether a school participates in ACE and recognizes their credit recommendations would be a good start.

Excelsior College is historically known for offering a wide range of credits for military training. They offer an array of online degree programs and accept ACE-recommended credits along with offering additional supports for veterans.

Thomas Edison State University is another institution known for being military-friendly. Their Military Degree Completion Program (MDCP) offers an array of flexible undergraduate degree options for military students, maximizing the use of military training.

University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) has longstanding roots within the military community and is well-versed in accepting military training for credit. They offer several services tailored for veterans and active-duty military personnel.

Lastly, consider Western Governors University (WGU). They are regarded for their flexibility and competency-based learning model, which aligns well with working professionals and military students. WGU also accepts ACE-recommended credits.

Apart from the ACE program, evaluate particular schools for their clep policy (College Level Examination Program). This program allows students to earn college credit by demonstrating their college-level knowledge learned through their military experience.

Another thing to also consider would be whether the school participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program, as the schools that participate in this program tend to be more veteran-friendly and accepting of military training as credits.

Remember, it's essential to inquire directly with each school (preferably their Veterans/Military Services Office) about their specific policies on accepting military training and coursework. Good luck with your academic journey, and thank you for your service!