Military
Description: The College follows the recommendation of the American Council on Education (ACE) when awarding credit for military training and courses completed while in the military.
Submit Scores: An official copy of your Joint Services Transcripts (JST) must be sent directly from JST to HCC
Credit acceptance: Students may be granted a max of 30 credits or 50% of their program plan. In order for prior learning credit to be posted to an account, students must be in a HCC degree seeking program.
The Records Office will only post prior learning credit relevant to your HCC degree. Posting irrelevant credit could negatively impact your financial aid and/or veterans benefits. Please contact Financial Aid for more information at FinAid@heartland.edu
Transferability: Military credit may only be applicable to your program at Heartland and may not transfer. Please consult your transfer institution about transferability.
Examples of credit granted are as follows:
| JST Course | HCC Course |
| First Aid and CPR | Elective |
| Land Navigation (Recreation) | Elective |
| Marksmanship | Elective |
| Physical Fitness | Elective |
| Self-Defense | Elective |
Eligibility and Access to Joint Services Transcripts:
When you convert your military experience into civilian college credit, you save time and money on your education. The Joint Services Transcript provides documented evidence to colleges and universities of professional military education, training and occupation experiences achieved by service members and veterans.
The JST translates military experience into civilian language and:
- Gives potential employers a chance to see the real-world value of your experience
- Allows academic counselors a better understanding of a military member’s skills
- Saves time and money by awarding academic credits for military experience
The Joint Services Transcript is a collaborative program that replaces previous transcript programs. The JST describes your military schooling and work history in civilian terms, as a standard form, making it easier for colleges to read and recommend credits.
JST Eligibility and Access
Military members in the Army, Marine Corps, Navy and Coast Guard who are active duty, reserve duty or veterans are eligible for the JST.
Follow these steps to obtain and access your JST:
- Register for an account.
- Click on the “Transcripts” link and view, print or save your unofficial transcripts.
- You can also click on “Official Transcript Request” and complete the form to have your official transcripts sent to your desired institution at no cost.
Air Force members should contact the Community College of the Air Force for transcripts. You can order an official transcript through the Air University or the CCAF Online Transcript System.
Source: JST: Joint Services Transcript, College Credit | Military OneSource