How many college credits do I get when in the Air Force?

Question

I already have 69 by next semester, (Associates Degree).


How many would I have during my time in the Air Force, not counting classes I would take.


What I mean is credits for boot camp or anything of that sort.


My recruiter has 57 or so, and he never took a single class in college.


The reason I am asking is because I want get a degree in order to be in line for the officer program.


Can I do this within the first 3 years or so?

Answer 1

Almost all training and education received in any branch of the military can be transfered to College Credit. In most cases, it will depend upon the university system that is honoring the training.

In the Air Force, the only branch of the Military service that has it's own Univeristy System - which automatically converts your training into College credit. The Community College of the Air Force which is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. The Community College of the Air Force is the only college system solely for enlisted members with programs designed to provide students with knowledge, skills and theoretical background for enhanced performance as technicians and noncommissioned officers.

http://www.maxwell.af.mil/au/ccaf/academics/accreditation.asp

Basic Training alone will give you your required Physical Education credits for most degree programs. College credit will also be given for your Technical School Training with x number of credits earned depending upon the length and type of schooling.

Military Leadership schools - Advanced courses required for promotion, will earn you Management & Leadership credits.

Since you already almost have an Associates Degree, you will most likely utilize the other educational programs that the Military has to offer-

75% of your tuition is paid while you are attending classes while you are active duty.
Once you get out of Active Duty, If you enrolled in the current GI Bill program, you could have a substantial amount of money to complete any degree program.

Talk with the AF Recruiter more about the Education programs.

Better yet, contact the local AF Recruiter and ask for the number for the Squadron Officer Recruiter. That person, more than any of the Recruiters will be able to answer questions on how you can become qualified for OTS.

Answer 2

It isn't a matter of the Army or AF giving credit. They can give you all the credits they wish. What is important is how the ACE (American College Something or other) credits that training and how the college you wish to attend evaluates that. Most college accept exactly what the ACE says. For the Army that is 4 credit hours of physical fitness, life saving and a couple other things for BCT. Likely the same for the AF BMT. I know this because while I was earning my degree I worked at the registrar's office transferring credits from Army records to Troy State University. I don't know anything about the AFCC, but I would assume it is an accredited college and therefore most college are going to accept the hours you receive from them. HOWEVER, most college won't allow you to transfer more than 30 hours over. So consider all these factors.

Answer 3

I wonder who the idiot is who's giving thumbs down to all the correct answers?

Military training certainly IS good for college credits and the Air Force has a pretty good system in place for helping you do that. Much will depend on your specialty and the training associated with it. I remember I was pleasantly surprised when I finally enrolled in CCAF and found that with three or four CLEP tests I had my Associates without really even trying.

Answer 4

Firstly USMC is a little mistaken with information. There is a SOCAD agreement that hundreads of colleges are in. (University of Texas, Central Texas College, LSU, to name a few) Thoes colleges use an ARRTS transcript (for the Army) and determine college credit. The general rule is you need to attend 2 classes prior to an evaluation.

Yes, you could get a degree in 3 years in any Branch.

However credits awarded depend on several things.

Mostly what degree your after. I would suggest General Studies as its mostly electives.

Secondly, the college you select matters. Some colleges are more liberal with credits than others.

Thirdly, your job (MOS) and additional 'military schooling' you take must be evaluated for credits, and applied towards your degree.

Since your already have college credits, you need to see if they will evaluate your MOS and training, or you may need to transfer the classes to a college that will.

For example my Army Basic training, gave me credits in Physical Education, marksmanship, health, etc
My MOS gave me credits in Electronics, Math, Circuit design, Computer applications, etc. My NCO course gave me credits in Public Speaking, management, Accounting.

It all depends, but its most definitely possible. I have over 80 credits, haven't paid a dime for them (classes paid for by eArmyU, and did it all on Army time.

Answer 5

You better look a little closer, I think your recruiter is give you a snow job.
The military is not accredited to give college credits. There are extension course that you can take but these are through colleges like the Univ. of Maryland.
The Navy also cannot offer anything along those lines if the other services don't.
My grandson finished Air Force basic and is in technical school he got no college credits for either one.

Answer 6

It depends on how long your tech school is. My husband was in tech school for 4 months and he has 36 credits with no college. Once you become SRA and test for Staff you will go through ALS where you will get 12 more college credits. But tech school is what matters. Hope this helps..

Answer 7

Depends on the college you are enrolled in. The college determines what credits are given for what for your military service. Your AF SC, basic is what is considered. Basic is good for your Phys Ed. you will never need to take it again in school.


Talk to your Vet-Rep at the college you are enrolled in!

Answer 8

N O N E!! The United States Air Force IS NOT a college, but a US Military force!!