Veteran & Military Service Transfer Credits
DANTES (DSST)
DSST standardized exams are considered on a case by case basis for transfer credit. Exam results are compared with national norms to determine credit and/or advanced placement.
ACE
The American Council of Education (ACE) provides transcript evaluations for military trainings. Upon receiving an official military transcript, military trainings can be evaluated for possible credit towards one’s degree. This will be determined on a
case by case basis. A service member can request their military transcript using online: Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard or Air Force.
CLEP
The College Level Examination Program (CLEP) of the College Entrance Examination Board. Only the CLEP subject exams taken prior to admission are considered for credit toward the degree (See the CLEP Equivalencies chart). Students who wish to take a CLEP Exam for credit after being admitted to a degree program at AU must receive permission in advance from the Dean of their college or school.
Veteran & Military Services Tuition-Related Policies
Military-Affiliated Student Tuition & Fee Deferral Policy
Alfred University will allow military-affiliated students with VA, DoD, and/or New York State Military/Veteran tuition and/or fees educational benefits to attend a course of education for up to 90 days from the date the beneficiary provides one of the following:
- Certificate of Eligibility
- Statement of Benefits
- Approved DoD Tuition Assistance Voucher
- Listed on the NYS RIRP Approved Roster
- Valid VA Form 28-1905.
- Other related approved military-affiliated educational benefit’s verification document
This allows a student to attend the course(s) until VA, DoD, and/or New York State provides payment to the institution. NOTE: Extension to 90-day deferral will be granted to students upon delay of payment beyond 90 days.
In accordance with the Veterans Benefits and Transition Act of 2018 (38 USC 3679), Alfred University will not impose a penalty (e.g., loss of access to Canvas, meal plan, late fee, etc…), additional cost (processing fees), or require the beneficiary to borrow additional funds to cover tuition and fees due to late payment from the VA, DoD, and/or New York State.
Definitions
- DoD – Department of Defense
- VA – Department of Veteran Affairs
- RIRP – Recruitment Incentive & Retention Program
Return of Federal Tuition Assistance
Military Tuition Assistance (TA) is awarded to a student under the assumption that the student will attend school for the entire period for which the assistance is awarded. When a student withdraws, the student may no longer be eligible for the full amount of TA funds originally awarded.
To comply with Department of Defense policy Alfred University will return any unearned TA funds on a prorated basis through the 60% portion for which the funds were provided. TA funds are earned proportionally during an enrollment period, with unearned funds returned based upon when a student stops attending. These funds are returned to the military service branch.
Return of Federal Military & Veteran Educational Benefits
When a serving service member, veteran, spouse, or other family member (dependent), using their well-earned Federal military and veterans educational benefits is to withdraw from the university their student aid will prorated in accordance with section 2(f) of Executive Order 13607 (Principles of Excellence).
Executive Order 13607 (Principles of Excellence) Section 2(f): agree to an institutional refund policy that is aligned with the refund of unearned student aid rules applicable to Federal student aid provided through the Department of Education under Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as required under section 484B of that Act when students withdraw prior to course completion.
For withdrawals due to military service obligations, please see Alfred University Leave of Absence policy.
Veterans & Military Services Financial Aid
Prospective Military Students and/or Dependents
The following websites contain information on resources, aid options, default rates, graduation rates and provide comparative school costs so that prospective students can make informed decisions about where to attend school.
- The College Scorecard is a planning tool and resource to assist prospective students and their families as they evaluate options in selecting a school.
- The College Navigator is a consumer tool that provides school information to include tuition and fees, retention and graduation rates, use of financial aid, student loan default rates and features a cost calculator and school comparison tool.
- The College Financing Plan (formerly, Financial Aid Shopping Sheet) is a model aid award letter designed to simplify the information that prospective students receive about costs and financial aid so they can easily compare institutions and make informed decisions about where to attend school.
- Paying for College can be used by prospective students to enter the names of up to three schools and receive detailed financial information on each one and to enter actual financial aid award information.
- Our University's Military Affairs website details how to apply for all types of aid including Title IV.
Private Loans
Service members and non-service members alike may first want to contact any financial aid advisor staff before considering private loan aid so they have a clear understanding of all other available financial aid (State and Federal Title IV). Loans have to be repaid and private loans generally cost more in the long run and do not offer forgiveness options, etc.
The institution's Cohost Default Rate/ Repayment Rate percent of student borrowers and comparison to national averages is available on the College Financing Plan after filing the FAFSA and on the Federal College Navigator website.