Not all military schools are accredited. However, one should always check with their recruiter to see if the school is accredited. The reasons for the importance of accreditation are numerous, the largest being that colleges may not accept credits for courses from non-accredited military institutions. More than that, accreditation ensures that the students are receiving a quality education that is reliable and valuable.
Several bodies accredit military schools. A couple of these include the American Council on Education (ACE) and the Association of Military Colleges and Schools of the Unites States (AMCSUS). All military schools should be approved by the U.S. Department of Defense and should also maintain an accredited status with their respective regional accrediting bodies.
The six regional accreditors in the United States are:
- Middle State Association of Colleges and Schools
- North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
- Western Association of Schools and Colleges
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
- Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges
- New England Association of Schools and Colleges
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