Procedure to Send Military Transcripts to Colleges

Hi! I'm kinda stressed out over this. If I decide to attend college after some time in the military, how would I go about sending my military transcripts to the colleges I'm applying to?

No need to stress! Most branches of the United States military provide service members with an official academic transcript that shows all of their military training and experiences converted into potentially equivalent college credits. This transcript, often provided through the Joint Services Transcript (JST) system for Army, Navy, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard, can be requested and sent directly to the institutions you're applying to.

The Air Force, however, utilizes a different system called the Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) transcript. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you:

1. Determine what kind of transcript you will need, based on your branch of service.

2. Visit the relevant website (Joint Services Transcript or Community College of the Air Force). Both websites provide instructions on how to request a transcript. You will likely need to create an account if you don't already have one.

3. Once you've created an account and logged in, you'll typically have the option to view your transcript, update information, or send the transcript to an institution.

4. Select the option to send your transcript to an institution. You'll need to provide the institution name and details.

5. Finally, submit your request. There might be a processing time, so it is recommended to do this well in advance of any application deadlines.

Remember that colleges will use your military transcripts to evaluate if any of your military training or experiences could count towards your degree plan. The evaluation process can vary significantly from one institution to another, so it's a good idea to follow up with the colleges you're applying to ensure they've received your transcript and to learn how they will consider your military experience in context of your application.