Request a Military Transcript
The Veterans Services Specialist at your college can assist you with this process and explain the policy for awarding college credit for military education and duties.
- Army, Army National Guard, Navy, Marine Corps and US Army Reserve – transcripts are provided by the Joint Services Transcript (JST).
- Air Force, Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve – all current and former active duty, guard, and reserve Air Force members can order a transcript free of charge through the CCAF online system.
- Coast Guard – official documentation of military learning experiences should be sent to your home college.
Earn College Credit for Military Education and Duties
In recognition of basic training, all military personnel without a dishonorable discharge who enroll in an associate degree program will receive 7 credit hours in electives as follows:
- PHY ED 110 – Fitness, 2 credit hours
- PHY ED 116 – Self Defense and Combatives, 2 credit hours
- HEALTH 251 – First Aid, 3 credit hours
As applicable, military personnel without a dishonorable discharge enrolled in a certificate or associate degree program will receive additional credit based on military training transcripts. For example:
- Tank maintenance crew could receive credits for mechanical, electronics and hydraulic maintenance
- Medical evacuation personnel could receive credit for EMT training and trauma evaluation
The maximum number of credit hours that can be awarded is 50% of the total credit hours required for the degree or certificate for which the veteran is enrolled, up to a maximum of 30 hours.
