Joint Service Transcripts (Military Experience transferable to College Credits)

 

Does military experience crosses over to college credits for veterans and where can someone find this information. Below is information and the link where all this can be found. The registration process on the JST website takes about 10 minutes and then the veteran should have access to their JST transcripts which will show the different trainings that the veteran received in the military and how many college credits is transferable to civilian education. Let me know if any veterans have questions. Website for JST: https://jst.doded.mil/jst/

 

 

What are Joinst Service Transcripts (JST)?

JST is the Joint Services Transcript that has replaced the Coast Guard Institute Transcript, the Army/American Council on Education Registry Transcript System (AARTS) and the Sailor/Marine American Council on Education Registry Transcript (SMART). JST is an academically accepted document approved by the American Council on Education (ACE) to validate a service members military occupational experience and training along with the corresponding ACE college credit recommendations.

Eligibility

All enlisted, officers and warrant officers, both active and veterans from all Army components, Coast Guard, Marine Corps and Navy.  Note that JST receives its data from underlying Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps and Navy personnel systems.  Air Force personnel should contact CCAF to receive transcripts (URL: www.au.af.mil/au/ccaf/transcripts.asp).

Benefit of JST Transcripts

It provides a description of military schooling and work history in civilian language. It serves as a counseling tool for academic and career counselors in advising service members and veterans. It serves as an aid in preparing resumes and explaining Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, National Guard and Navy work experience to civilian employers. It also saves time and money by awarding academic credits, which means less tuition to pay and less time spent in the classroom.

Website to Obtain Joint Service Transcripts (JST)

Login to this website: https://jst.doded.mil/jst/