Military Education and Experience

Armed service education and training

Missouri State grants credit for armed service education and training according to the recommendations of the American Council on Education.

No limit exists on credit awarded for in this category. Credit will be awarded in those disciplines that are substantially similar to courses and programs offered by MSU.

Military experience

Credit is granted for military experience based on ACE guidelines. Credit for military experience is limited to a total of 30 credit hours and a maximum of six credit hours in any one discipline.

Credit will be awarded in those disciplines that are substantially similar to courses and programs offered by MSU.

DANTES

Credit is granted for most Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES) education programs.

Provide a copy of your DANTES transcript with the office of admissions for reference.

Joint Services Transcript and CCAF

Students having additional courses on the Joint Services Transcript (JST) or Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) should request an official copy be sent directly to the Missouri State office of admissions for evaluation.

Submitting your transcript

We encourage all former and current military personnel to provide an official transcript of military training.

Request that your official transcript be sent to:

Admissions Office
Missouri State University
901 S. National Ave.
Springfield, MO  65897