Credit for Military Education

All applicants to Mount Carmel College of Nursing are eligible to apply for credit granting. Perspective students wishing to have their prior education assessed for credit granting must provide documents of their prior education, training, and not limited to military training. Upon receipt of official transcripts, credit will be granted, as appropriate.

For veterans and military students, evaluations will occur in accordance with 38 CFR 21.4253(d) (3). Veterans seeking to use the GI Bill® (GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans10/2/2023 Page 144 of 209 Affairs (VA)) can obtain more information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill ).

Military Credit

Credit for military training and experience in the armed forces of the United States, the National Guard or the Reserve Components may be granted in accordance with the credit recommendations provided by the American Council on Education (ACE).

1. In order to have such work evaluated and added to the permanent academic record, a potential student needs to submit, to the Office of Records and Registration, certified copies of any documentation related to these experiences, including official military transcripts and discharge forms.

2. Decisions regarding the utilization of credit granted through this program shall be made at the discretion of the Transcript Evaluator, in consultation with the Director of the applicable program.