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In recognition of the advanced academic and technical content of many military educational experiences, Polk State College may grant appropriate credit for military educational experiences that are evaluated by the American Council of Education (ACE) as suitable for postsecondary credit. This is in compliance with Florida Statute 1004.0961 and State Board of Education Rule 6A-14.0304.
Polk State College has discretionary authority to award this credit; recommendations in the ACE Guide are advisory only and not binding. Credit is granted in those areas that are appropriate for a Polk State College degree or certification. The Guide to the Evaluation of Educational Experiences in the Armed Services provides the basis for acceptance of such training and the awarding of college credit. Polk State makes every effort to maximize the student’s documented military educational experiences and transfer in credits to benefit the student’s academic pursuit.
- When applying for admission, a degree-seeking student can initiate the request for credit by providing appropriate supporting documentation, usually in the form of a transcript.
- All required documents must be submitted with the DD214 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) if the individual is separating from the military, or the Statement of Service signed by the unit commander if the individual is current member of the armed services. One of these two documents is required.
- Documents should be mailed to:
Admission and Registrar’s Office
Polk State College
999 Avenue H, N.E.
Winter Haven, FL 33881
- All requests for military credit awards should be made in the student’s first semester of attendance with Polk State College (but no later than the Drop Deadline of the graduating term).
- Once the evaluation is completed, the results can be viewed on the student’s degree audit in the Polk Portal (PASSPORT).
The DD214 Form (for veterans) or a Statement of Service signed by the unit commander (for active-duty military personnel) should be submitted to obtain credit for the Wellness Concepts (HLP 1081) course and First Aid and Injuries (HSC 2400) course. All other credit requests require an official transcript from the registry associated with the student’s branch of service, as follows:
- Any Active-Duty military personnel can submit a certified copy of the DD2586 (Verification of Military Experience and Training), as well as certified copies of any course completion certificates.
- An Army, Marine Corps, Navy, or Coast Guard veteran can request that the Joint Services Transcript (JST) be mailed directly to Polk State College. Each request must include the veteran’s name, basic service dates, Social Security Number, and current mailing address. More information regarding the JST is available by email (jst@doded.mil).
- An Air Force veteran can request that a Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) Transcript be mailed directly to Polk State College by writing directly to: CCAF, 100 South Turner Blvd., Maxwell AFB-Gunter Annex, AL 36114. A request may also be made online (www.au.af.mil). The request must include the veteran’s full name, Social Security Number, date of birth, and the address where transcripts are to be sent. Further information can be obtained by phone (334.953.7848).
[Note: Polk State College participates in electronic transcript exchange with the military.]
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