Will Online Military Courses Provide College Credit?

I need to build up my college credits and I've been looking into online military courses. Will these courses be worth college credit and how does the credit transfer process usually work?

Online military courses can indeed earn you college credits under a specific system called American Council on Education (ACE) credits. The American Council on Education collaborates with the Department of Defense (DoD) to review military training and experiences and recommend them for college credit when appropriate.

The credit transfer process typically involves several steps:

1. Completion of the course: The essential first step is, of course, to complete the given course.

2. Verification of credits: After completing the course, you need to verify if these credits are recognized by ACE (most are).

3. Transcript: Request your Joint Services Transcript (JST) which documents your military occupational experience and training history, recommended college credit, and other details.

4. College Application: Share your JST with the colleges you are applying to or the one you are attending.

Remember, though, that each college has its own policy on whether it accepts these ACE credits and how many it will accept. It's always prudent to speak with your school's transfer credit or admissions office to understand their specific policies.

In addition to ACE credits, you may also be able to earn college credits through testing programs such as CLEP (College Level Examination Program) and DSST (DANTES Subject Standardized Tests). These programs allow you to earn college credit by demonstrating proficiency in a subject area through exams. The credits earned are widely accepted at colleges and universities around the United States.

I hope this gives you a basic understanding of how online military courses can earn you college credit!