Veterans

We are proud to have been designated a military-friendly school by G.I. Jobs magazines.

Military Friendly School

American International College is proud to be listed as one of 2022-2023’s Military Friendly Schools. Military Friendly® Schools is a comprehensive resource for veterans, that helps service members and their families, select the best college, university, or trade school to receive the education and training needed to pursue a civilian career.

AIC earns 2022–2023 Military Friendly designation

Veterans Admissions to American International College

It is strongly recommended that Service members speak with their Educational Services Officer (ESO) or counselor within their Military Service prior to enrollment.

Applying for Educational Benefits

You may apply for your VA education benefits through the Veterans Administration website, or obtain a hard copy of the application form (VA Form 22-1990) and mail it to:

VA Regional Processing Office
130 South Elmwood Ave
Buffalo, NY 14202

The VA will issue the corresponding approval paperwork, which then must be submitted to, and verified by, the Registrar’s Office Certifying Official at AIC.

Important Information about Military Separation/Discharge Papers: A Report of Separation (DD214) is issued upon completion of at least 90 consecutive days of active duty service in the military, and is needed to verify military service for educational benefits. If you do not have your Discharge Papers, you may request them at: www.archives.gov/.

Below are some links to help you find the information you need to take advantage of your benefits.

U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs

VA Online Application for Educational Benefits

VA road map for Veterans Education benefits

Military Education Transcripts & Credits

At AIC we review your military academic record, including the classes you took and the grades you earned, in order to get an accurate picture of who you are and what you would like to accomplish. Following your acceptance, we’ll conduct a credit evaluation to identify the courses and credits that will transfer into your program.

Please request your official military education transcript and have it sent to:

AIC Registrar’s Office
1000 State Street
Springfield, MA 01109 

Transfer Credits for Military Experience

AIC recognizes the value of the many educational and leadership experiences that occur in the Armed Forces, and the excellent foundation that military experience provides. So we give veteran students transfer credits for service in the U.S. Army, Air Force, Navy, Marines, and Coast Guard.

With our comprehensive transfer credit policy, you’ll get a head start on earning your degree at AIC. Request a no-cost evaluation of your prior college, military training, advanced placement programs, assessment of prior learning, portfolios, work related exams, and college level examination program credits.

If you do not already have copies of your military transcripts, request them here:

DSST and CLEP Credits

Through the DANTES Subject Standardized Test (DSST) and the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) exams, you can translate military, work, and cultural experience into college credits. Sponsored by the Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES) and the College Board, these exams provide servicemembers the opportunity to earn credits toward general education requirements at college.

AIC can review your courses that map to DANTES credits and CLEP exams. Courses for which you can test out through DANTES or CLEP may include introductory history, economics, psychology, chemistry, math, sociology, computer technology, physical sciences, and English.

Veterans Alumni Committee

All AIC veterans are encouraged to join the Veterans Alumni Committee. The committee’s mission is to honor, support and recognize AIC students who have returned from deployment or been on active military duty.

AIC Undergraduate and Graduate Programs

Please click the link above to view a list of all AIC undergraduate and graduate programs.

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