There are several factors that affect transfer and acceptance of military credit, such as institutional policy, alignment with appropriate courses, procedures, requirements, and transfer application deadlines. Here is a quick list to help you facilitate your transfer credit experience:
- Research and identify an academic institution that meets your individual needs. You may want to select an institution and academic programs that have policies to maximize your nontraditional learning (military credit, CLEP, DSST, etc.).
- Learn, understand, and know your academic institution’s policies and procedures regarding transfer of credit. These practices are established by each institution and will vary.
- Audit and review your Joint Service Transcript or CCAF transcript periodically (every six months if on active duty) for updates and modifications.
- Start the transcript and transfer review process early, with your application to the institution. Have all your official transcripts from previous colleges and service branches sent to your new school for evaluation before you start taking any classes. Official copies must be securely transferred electronically or bear the appropriate institutional signatures, seal, and date of issuance.
- Speak with your academic advisor or Services education counselor. He or she should be able to help you avoid taking classes for which you may receive transfer credit until an official evaluation is completed. Many students waste valuable time and money taking classes that are unnecessary duplications of previous courses, because they signed up before their military and prior college transcripts were completely evaluated.
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