Enroll in college (if you are active duty Army, you will need to apply through the GoArmyEd portal). Typically, you need to fill out an application, pay an application fee and receive an acceptance letter before you are considered a student at a school. You must already be enrolled before you can get credit for your military training.
Access your AARTS (Army American Registry Transcript System) request form at aarts.army.mil/Form.htm (See References 1). Your AARTS transcript is a record of all classes you've taken and schools you've attended in the Army. It includes recommended credit hours you should receive.
Fill out the form. You will need your personal information, including Social Security number, current status (active, reserves, etc.), and your BASD (basic active service date; the date you left for basic training). You will also need the names and addresses of the college admissions offices where you want your transcript sent.
Print the form, sign it and fax it to (913) 684-9497 or (913) 684-9499. You can also mail it to: AARTS Operations Center, 298 Grant Ave., Ft. Leavenworth, KS 66027-1254. There is no charge for an AARTS transcript.
Follow up with your designated colleges in one to two weeks. Schools determine the credits they will accept; they are not obligated to follow the military's recommendations.
Enroll in college. Typically, you need to fill out an application, pay an application fee and receive an acceptance letter before you are considered a student at a school. You must already be enrolled before you can get credit for your military training.
Access a SMART (Sailor/Marine American Registry Transcript) request at smart.navy.mil/request.pdf (See References 2). The Navy and Marines use the SMART transcript to document military education. The transcript will recommend specific credit hours for your military classes.
Fill out the form. You will need your personal information, including Social Security number, your current status (active, reserves, etc.), and your contact information (phone and email). You will also need the names and addresses of the college admissions offices where you want your transcript sent.
Print the form, sign and fax it to (850) 452-1281 or (850) 452-1051. The mailing address is: Commanding Officer, Center for Personal and Professional Development, ATTN: VOLED Detachment (Navy College Center), 6490 Saufley Field Rd., Pensacola, FL 32509-5204. There is no charge for the transcript.
Follow up with your designated colleges in one to two weeks. Schools determine the credits they will accept; they are not obligated to follow the military's recommendations.
Enroll in college. Typically, you need to fill out an application, pay an application fee, and receive an acceptance letter before you are considered a student at a school. You must already be enrolled in college before you can get credit for your military training.
Obtain a CCAF (Community College of the Air Force) transcript is by filling out an AF form 2099 (Request for Community College of the Air Force Transcript) (See References 3). You must either visit an education center on an Air Force base or go to a Veterans Affairs Office to complete this form. Then an education counselor will ensure your military transcript gets sent to your college (See References 3).
If you choose to mail your request, there is no official form to fill out similar to the other branches. Instead, you must write a letter that contains your full name, social security number, mailing address, and the mailing address of your college (See References 3). Sign the letter send it to: CCAF/RRR, 130 West Maxwell Blvd., Maxwell Air Force Base, AL 36112-6613. There is no charge for the transcript.
Follow up with your designated colleges in one to two weeks. Schools determine the credits they will accept; they are not obligated to follow the military's recommendations.