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Admissions Information for Active Duty Military and Veterans

For active-duty military, reassignment and deployment are facts of life. That's why we offer numerous courses – and entire programs – online. It's also the reason we offer out-of-state fee waivers to active-duty soldiers.

If you're stationed at Fort Campbell or retired in the Clarksville area, you also will be able to take advantage of the many programs offered at our Austin Peay Center @ Fort Campbell and on our main campus, which is located just a few miles from post.

Submit an APSU undergraduate admission application

  • You may apply using the Online Application for admission and readmission or the PDF Application.
  • All Army active duty military must apply for admission at http://www.GoArmyEd.com. (Do not use the APSU application for admission if you are seeking Tuition Assistance)
  • A $15.00 non-refundable application fee (payable one-time only) which is payable online. (Not required of Active Duty Military)
  • Application Deadline -- All required information must be received prior to admission, evaluation of transfer credit and registration.

Request Required Transcripts

Official college transcripts, high school transcripts or official GED scores - Request official academic transcript(s) be sent to Austin Peay directly from any high school and/or college(s) attended or GED testing center. Hand-delivered transcripts are not acceptable. You may print our Transcript Request Form and send it to your previous institutions.

Request Required Military Documents

The following required documents are to be sent directly from the issuing agency, except for DD Form 214.

Army

Enlisted soldiers whose Basic Active Services Dates (BASD) fall on or after 1 October 1981

  • AARTS transcript (This form cannot be obtained by Officers or Warrant Officers)
    AARTS - Army/American Council on Education Registry Transcript System request forms can be obtained at APSU at Ft. Campbell, Main Campus or your Education Center.

Officers, Warrant Officers or Enlisted soldiers whose Basic Service Date is prior to October 1981

  • DD-295 can be obtained at your Battalion S-1 and then taken to your Education Division for signature.
    DD Form 295 - Application for the Evaluation of Learning Experience During Military Service. This form is used by all branches of service and your Battalion S-1 and Education Center can assist you in preparing these forms.

Air Force

Active Duty

  • Transcript from Community College of the Air Force or DD-295
    DD Form 295 - Application for the Evaluation of Learning Experience During Military Service. This form is used by all branches of service and your Battalion S-1 and Education Center can assist you in preparing these forms.

Army National Guard

Enlisted soldiers & veterans on active rolls as of January 1993 whose Basic Pay Entry Dates (BPED) fall on or after 1 October 1981

  • AARTS transcript or NGB Form 22
    AARTS - Army/American Council on Education Registry Transcript System request forms can be obtained at APSU at Ft. Campbell, Main Campus, your Education Center or follow the above link to AARTS.

Navy

Active Duty Sailors, enlisted and officers

  • DD-295 or SMART transcript
    DD Form 295 - Application for the Evaluation of Learning Experience During Military Service. This form is used by all branches of service and your Battalion S-1 and Education Center can assist you in preparing these forms.

    SMART - Sailor/Marine/ACE Registry Transcripts are requested from SMART Operations Center, NETPDTC N2, 6490 Saufley Field Road, Pensacola, FL 32509-5204 or follow the above link to SMART.

U.S. Marine Corp

Active Duty Marines, enlisted and officers

  • SMART transcript or Summary Sheet for ITTS, MATMEP (Individual Training Standard Systems, Maintenance Training Management & Evaluation Program)
    SMART - Sailor/Marine/ACE Registry Transcripts are requested from SMART Operations Center, NETPDTC N2, 6490 Saufley Field Road, Pensacola, FL 32509-5204 or follow the above link to SMART.

U.S. Military Reserves

Serving in Reserves

  • Copy of Enlistment Contract 4-1 or 4-2 or DD Form 2586, Verification of Military Experience and Training (VMET)
  • Navy and Marine Reserve personnel can also get a SMART transcript.
    SMART - Sailor/Marine/ACE Registry Transcripts are requested from SMART Operations Center, NETPDTC N2, 6490 Saufley Field Road, Pensacola, FL 32509-5204 or follow the above link to SMART.

Veterans

  • DD Form 214 (Member Copy 4) Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty of Service. Must have Characterization of Service on Form.
    DD Form 214 - Retired or Discharged Military. When a person attended APSU as an active duty soldier and then returns to APSU as a Veteran, he or she must submit a copy of DD Form 214 (Member Copy 4), even if an AARTS or DD 295 is on file. This may be submitted at the APSU Center at Ft. Campbell or the main campus.
  • If you do not have this form: It may be obtained from Tennessee Dept. of War Records or the State Veterans Office of your home of record.
  • To obtain copies of documents such as military course completion certificates, Academic Evaluation Reports (DA Form 1059), and Certificates of Separation from Service (DD Form 214), Veterans should contact the National Personnel Record Center at 314-801-0800, or online at www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/, or submit written requests to:
    • General Services Administration
      National Personnel Records Center
      ATTN: Military Personnel Records
      9700 Page Boulevard
      St. Louis, MO 63132

COMPASS Test

Find out whether you’re required to take the COMPASS. The COMPASS is designed to help you succeed in college studies. It provides you and your academic advisor with important information about your individual skills, your preparation for the program or degree you wish to pursue and about your special educational needs. Test scores will assist your advisor in placing you in courses most suited to your preparation and needs. In short, the COMPASS is the first step toward achieving your academic goals.

Immunization Requirements

All first-time, readmitting, and graduate students entering institutions of higher learning must provide proof of two immunizations with the Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) vaccines, which were administered on or after the first birthday. The law further states a student will not be allowed to register for classes until this requirement is met.

Tuition Assistance

 

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If you have any questions about Tuition Assistance, please contact your military unit. For any questions about making payments, please contact the APSU Business Office at bursar@apsu.edu or (931) 221-7671.

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