Did you know military experience can turn into college credits? Here’s how you can take advantage

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  • If you could miss class and do something else instead something else like totally relax at the pool, wouldn’t you? Well, with your military experience you may be able to. Many colleges will allow you to use some of your military training and experience as credit hours. Not only saving you money, but also time as you will be able to get your degree faster. Additionally, the military offers programs that provide educational services and programs to military personnel and family members opportunities to complete undergraduate and graduate degrees. Here are a few resources you can use to make sure you utilize as many credits as possible. (Jaysi/Getty Images)
  • Let’s be honest you defiantly asked your parents a million times “are we there yet?” while on a road trip. When they told you actually weren’t there yet, you probably looked just as over it as she does. Similarly colleges require a specific amount of credits to get to your destination of completing the degree. Most associate’s programs require 60 credits if you want to pursue an associates degree in general studies you are almost there. Here are the remaining courses you would need. Eight semester hours in natural science – Six semester hours in English – Six semester hours in social science – Six semester hours in humanities – Three semester hours in math (South_agency/Getty Images)
  • Pulling your Joint Services Transcript is seriously, the easiest thing. The Joint Services Transcript (JST), which is available online. explains how many and what kind of ACE-recommended credit hours you have earned.You can obtain a copy of your JST by visiting the JST website at https://jst.doded.mil/smart/signIn.do. (Tashatuvango/Getty Images)
  • You probably were asked this question when you were his age, and it’s OK if you still don’t know the answer. The Personal and Professional Development Branch can help you answer this question, and can help you find an education program that would best serve your goal. (Hadynyah/ Getty Images)
  • Having friends all over the country is great, you call them up have someone to show you around the city, and hopefully somewhere to stay. Wherever you go, you can easily pick up where you left off and go! Think of the Colleges Degree Network System in the same way.It consists of 155 regionally accredited colleges and universities that offer associate and bachelor’s degree programs to service members.Many of their institutions have two-way guaranteed transfer ability, making it easier for service members to complete their degrees no matter where they move during their military careers.(Mlenny/Getty Images)
  • Information contributed by Marine Corps Community Service. Find more at http://www.usmc-mccs.org/. (Cassandra Whitman/U.S. Air Force)