Earn Credit for Military Service

If you’ve gained valuable education, training, or occupational experience during your military service, you can turn those achievements into college credit. Learn more below.

Types of military credit for prior learning

See the opportunities to advance your degree goals with your military service.

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American Council for Education (ACE)

If you're an active-duty service member or veteran with ACE-evaluated military training, you can earn college-level credit. 

Learn about ACE

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Joint Services Transcript (JST)

Current or former Army, Navy, Marine, and Coast Guard members can request a Joint Services Transcript (JST) and submit to Alamo Colleges District. We’ll review your JST alongside ACE credit recommendations.

Request a JST

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DSST Exam (DANTES Subject Standardized Tests)

Earn course credit by taking and passing a DSST exam. These tests provide an alternative way to earn college credits, saving time and money.

Learn about DSST

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Community College of the Air Force (CCAF)

Attended CCAF? Request your transcript here to be sent to us for credit review.

Order CCAF

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Do you already have prior learning?

Use our CPL Credit Builder tool to see how Alamo Colleges can award you credit for your experience!

Credit Builder Tool

Need Assistance? Watch the Credit Builder Tool Video

Get started on fast-tracking your degree

Fill out the form below and our team will contact you to provide more information on Credit for Prior Learning.

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