Military Training Credit FAQ

We accept American Council on Education (ACE) credit recommendations for military education and training offered by the military service branches. The first step is to get an official transcript of your military training. In the event that you do not qualify for a transcript, we can evaluate your military records for possible credit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where should I send official copies of military transcripts or military training documentation?
Please request that your official transcript be sent directly to Baker University at the following address:

Baker University | School of Professional & Graduate Studies
PLA Center
8001 College Boulevard Suite 100
Overland Park, KS 66210

Baker University | College of Arts & Sciences
Office of Admission
PO Box 65
Baldwin City, KS 66006

Baker University | School of Nursing
Pozez Education Center
1505 SW Eighth Ave.
Topeka, KS 66606

How do I get my Air Force transcript?
The Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) transcripts military training for Air Force enlisted veterans. We cannot accept personal copies of transcripts for credit transfer purposes. An official copy of your transcript must be mailed to us by the CCAF.

Please send a written request for an official transcript to CCAF that includes your full name (or former name if appropriate), social security account number and Baker University’s mailing address. Your signature is the legal authorization for release of your transcript. Mail your request to:

Additional information is available here: http://www.au.af.mil/au/ccaf/transcripts.asp

How do I get my Army transcript?
The Army/American Council on Education Registry Transcript System (AARTS) transcripts military training for Army enlisted veterans. We cannot accept personal copies of transcripts for credit transfer purposes. The AARTS Operations Center makes your official transcript available for retrieval by Baker's designated official.

Please request your transcript by completing the form found here: https://aartstranscript.army.mil/

How do I get my Coast Guard transcript?
The Coast Guard Institute (CGI) transcripts military training for Coast Guard enlisted veterans. We cannot accept personal copies of transcripts for credit transfer purposes. An official copy of your transcript must be mailed to us by CGI.

Please request your transcript by the completing the form found here: http://www.uscg.mil/hq/cgi/active_duty/go_to_college/official_transcript.asp

How do I get my Marine Corps transcript?
The Navy College Center transcripts military training for Marine Corps enlisted veterans. We cannot accept personal copies of transcripts for credit transfer purposes. An official copy of your transcript must be mailed to us by the Navy College Center.

Please request your transcript by completing the form found here: smart.navy.mil/request.pdf

The completed form must be mailed or FAXED to:

Additional information is available here: smart.navy.mil

How do I get my Navy Transcript?
Please request your transcript by completing the form found here: smart.navy.mil/request.pdf

The completed form must be mailed or FAXED to:

Additional information is available here: smart.navy.mil

What if I don’t qualify for a transcript?
If you don’t qualify for a transcript we may still be able to evaluate your military training for college credit. In this instance, we can use copies of your military training records to assess the value of your courses. Your DD Form 214 (Discharge Certificate) may contain useful information that will aid us in determining your credit award. Please forward a copy of your records to the PLA Center for evaluation.

If you have misplaced your military records, duplicate copies may be requested directly from the National Personnel Records Center by completing a Standard Form 180: http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/standard-form-180.html

The completed form must be mailed or FAXED to:

Additional information is available here: www.archives.gov/st-louis/military-personnel