(a) Before June 1, 2018, each institution of higher education shall adopt a policy regarding its awarding of academic credit for military training considered applicable to the requirements of the student's certificate or degree program. The policy shall apply to any individual who is enrolled in the institution of higher education and who has successfully completed a military training course or program as part of his or her military service that is: (1) recommended for credit by a national higher education association that provides credit recommendations for military training courses and programs; (2) included in the individual's military transcript issued by any branch of the armed services; or (3) otherwise documented as military training or experience. (b) Each institution of higher education shall develop a procedure for receiving the necessary documentation to identify and verify the military training course or program that an individual is claiming for academic credit. (c) Each institution of higher education shall provide a copy of its policy for awarding academic credit for military training to any applicant who listed prior or present military service in his or her application. (d) Each institution of higher education shall develop and maintain a list of military training courses and programs that have qualified for academic credit. education association that provides credit recommendations for military training courses and programs; issued by any branch of the armed services; or experience.
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