Enroll in a civilian college. The only institutions that can award college credit for military education are accredited colleges and universities. Different colleges and universities allocate credits differently. For example, one university may award you one credit hour in biology for attending a combat lifesaver course; another may not award any.
Visit your branch's military transcript website. The Army uses the Army/American Council on Education Registry Transcript system; the Navy and Marine Corps use the Sailor/Marine/Ace Registry Transcript system; the Air Force uses the Community College of the Air Force system; and the Coast Guard uses the Coast Guard Institute.
Sign in to your branch's transcript website using your military credentials. Your military credentials are the user name and password given to you by your branch for Defense Knowledge Online and your branch-specific e-mail.
Request your transcripts using the online form provided. You must provide the destination address for the college or university in which you are enrolled. It is possible to request an unofficial transcript for your own records, but most colleges and universities require an official copy be sent directly to their enrollment offices.
Contact your academic adviser when your transcripts arrive at the school. Each branch has a different workload, so your transcripts may not arrive for four to six weeks. Your academic adviser will evaluate your military training record and allocate credits where they are due. Most colleges and universities require you to enroll and pass a set number of credit hours within their institution before they will award you credit for military education.