Military Credit (MC)

DANTES Subject Standardized Tests Credit

The nationally recognized DSST program helps students earn college credits for learning acquired outside the traditional classroom through a suite of more than 30 exams in college subject areas such as social sciences, math, applied technology, business, physical sciences and humanities. DSST exams offer students a cost-effective, time-saving way to accomplish their educational goals. Over 1,500 colleges and universities recognize the DSST program and award college credit for passing scores. Tests are administered year-round at colleges, universities and corporations throughout the United States and in some other countries. The American Council on Education’s College Credit Recommendation Service (ACE CREDIT) has evaluated and recommended college credit for all 30+ DSST exams.

DSST Credit Awarding Procedure

1. Students must have their DANTES transcript(s) sent to the Office of the Registrar for evaluation: Cuyahoga Community College/ Office of the Registrar/ P.O. Box 5966/ Cleveland, OH 44101
2. The registrar will send results to the student’s Tri C email address. If DSST credit is awarded, it will post to the student’s academic record within five business days (during peak enrollment period, time may be longer).

Military Credit (MC)

MC Awarding Procedure

Students may be able to receive credit for courses taken while a member of the armed services. The American Council on Education (ACE) has evaluated many of the courses taken as part of military service, and Cuyahoga Community College uses its published recommendations as the basis for awarding credit for these courses.

Army

1. Students who entered active duty on or after Oct. 1, 1981 must request:
   • Army/American Council on Education Registry (AARTS) transcript
   • A copy of their DD214
   • SQT or EER rating for any MOS held
   • Course completion forms for any courses completed but not listed on the DD214
2. Send all documentation to: Cuyahoga Community College/ Office of the Registrar/ P.O. Box 5966/ Cleveland, OH 44101

 *If you entered active duty prior to Oct. 1, 1981, contact Tri-C Veteran Services at 216-987-3193.

Navy, Coast Guard, Marines

1. Students must obtain a copy of their DD214 and course completion forms for any completed courses not on the DD214.
2. Send all documentation to: Cuyahoga Community College/ Office of the Registrar/ P.O. Box 5966/ Cleveland, OH 44101

Air Force

1. Students must contact the Community College of the Air Force to order an official transcript:
   Community College of the Air Force/ Building 836/ Maxwell AFB, AL 36112-6655
   Phone: 334-953-5033
   Fax: 334-953-5231
2. Official transcripts must be sent to: Cuyahoga Community College/ Office of the Registrar/ P.O. Box 5966/ Cleveland, OH 44101
3. The Office of the Registrar will evaluate the Military Transcript and send a list of transfer courses to the student’s Tri-C email address.
4. Once the student receives the list of transfer courses from the registrar, the student must schedule a counseling appointment to determine the courses applicable to the student’s program of study (certificate or degree).
5. After meeting with a counselor, the student must return the list of courses to the Office of the Registrar, designating the courses they will accept.
6. The registrar will notify the student via Tri-C email when courses are posted to student’s academic record, within five business days (during peak enrollment, time may be longer).

Military Transfer Assurance Guide (MTAG) Credit

The Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE) and Tri-C are committed to the acceptance and awarding of college credit for training and experience in the U.S. Armed Forces or National Guard. ODHE’s Articulation and Transfer Network has begun the process of developing MTAGs to streamline and systemize the awarding of credit for military training, experience and coursework. The American Council on Education, or a regional accrediting body such as the Higher Learning Commission, must evaluate and approve all military training and experience for inclusion in Ohio’s statewide transfer guarantee.

MT: MTAG Credit Awarding Procedure

1. Students must visit the Military Credit Transfer website for instructions on requesting their MT: MTAG transcripts.
2. Students must send their transcript to: Cuyahoga Community College/ Office of the Registrar/ P.O. Box 5966/ Cleveland, OH 44101
3. The registrar will post MTAG credit to a student’s academic record upon receipt and review of the transcript. 
   If credit to be awarded exceeds 30 credits: 
   
   • The registrar will evaluate the MT: MTAG and send the list of transfer courses to the student by regular mail.
   • Once the student receives the list of transfer courses from the registrar, the student must schedule a counseling appointment to determine the courses applicable to their program of study (certificate or degree).
   • After meeting with a counselor, the student must return the list of courses to the Office of the Registrar, designating the courses they will accept.
4. The registrar will notify the student via Tri-C email when courses are posted to student’s academic record within five business days (during peak enrollment, time may be longer).