College credit for military recruit

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Also, check which branch of service offers stripes for college credits or Eagle Scout. I was in the Army National Guard and entered as an E3 with 30 credits on an accredited college transcript, which were actual college courses. They may count Sophia and other sources only if they are listed on an official transcript from an accredited college. I joined mainly to get a skill set and go to college on the Army's dime as I ran out of money while in college. The difference in pay was minimal, but using the GI bill immediately for college helped. Charles Fout is correct about earning college credits for your MOS, AFSC, etc. They are posted on a JST transcript, typically accepted as a free elective by many colleges. The Pierpont associate degree looks appealing, but remember, once you are in the military, there are numerous resources to earn a college degree on Uncle Sam's dime. The Army National Guard and regular Army accepted associate degree holders for the Warrant Officer Helicopter pilot program in my day, but policies change, so check around. Most branches require a bachelor's degree to enter officer training school.

It appears Frederick Community College still allows FEMA courses to be converted to college credit at $90 a credit, but according to recent news, FEMA may be history. https://www.frederick.edu/FCC/media/Prog...to_FCC.pdf

https://macem.org/independent-study-cred...rams.aspx/