College of the American Soldier

Week of December 03, 2007

The Army recently announced the creation of the College of the American Soldier (CAS). The CAS is a new Army program aimed at maximizing potential college credit for a Soldier's military training and education. Targeted toward the NCO Corps, it works with Service Members Opportunity Colleges Army Degrees (SOCAD) member schools to make it possible for a Soldier to retire with a Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BS) degree based on American Council on Education (ACE)-recommended credit for military training and education and the completion of college classes. Get more details.

If you're interested in finishing your degree, search for military-friendly schools that will work around your schedule and will meet your educational goals.