Turn Military Training Into College Credit
Educational requirements will continue to rise as military jobs become more technical and complex. High school graduates and applicants with a college background will be sought to fill the ranks of enlisted personnel, while virtually all officers will need at least a bachelor’s degree and, in some cases, an advanced degree as well.
Job Opportunities in the Armed Forces
Some colleges offer special tuition rates to those in the U.S. military on active duty, in the reserves, or who start classes within one year of a discharge under honorable conditions. Others accept CLEP, DANTES, and ACE credit toward accredited degree programs.
American Council on Education
Educational credit is used by postsecondary institutions to quantify and record a student's successful completion of a unit of study. Postsecondary education consists of courses and programs of instruction for persons who are high school graduates or the equivalent, or who are beyond compulsory school age. Credit recommendations for military occupations are based on the skills, competencies, and knowledge gained, as demonstrated through proficiency in a given occupation category, without reference to how much time elapsed during the learning process.
Second-Career Surprises
Career and Transition Advice Articles.
DANTES Distance Learning (DL) Program
The DANTES DL Program provides information covering a wide range of nontraditional education opportunities. These opportunities are critical for Service members needing alternatives to fulfill course and/or degree requirements when classroom courses are unavailable or when work schedules or duty locations do not permit class attendance.
FinAid
Books about Military Scholarships and Financial Aid for Veterans.
Vets often denied academic credits
Specialized skills go unrewarded - By Peter Schworm
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