FAQs

Q: Can I start my program at any time?
A: Granite State College's four term academic calendar and rolling admissions policy makes going to college convenient and accessible. Rolling admissions allows you to apply anytime and start at the beginning of any of the four terms. Please contact an advisor for course approval to be sure the course(s) you choose will apply toward your remaining degree requirements.

Q: Will I be assigned an advisor, and if so, will I be able to communicate with that person on a regular basis?
A: All students enrolled in a degree program are assigned an advisor to assist with them from initial inquiry through degree completion. Your specific advisor's contact information will be sent to you with your letter of admission.You will be able to communicate with the advisors on your advising team via telephone, email, and fax.

Q: Will courses from other colleges transfer into your partnership school degree plan?
A: We gurantee 64 credits to transfer from CCAF. Additional training experience and credit from other institutions will be taken into consideration toward your degree.

Q: Can I take proficiency examinations to earn credit toward a degree?
A: Yes. Granite State College awards examination-related college credit via the following:

Excelsior College Examinations
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) Tests
Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES)
Defense Language Proficiency Tests (DLPT)
Other examinations that are recommended for credit by the American Council on Education (ACE)

Q: How many courses can I take at one time?
A: The number of courses taken at one time depends on each service member's available time. You should make a course load decision in consultation with your Granite State College advisor.

Q: Will tuition assistance cover the costs for online courses?
A: Yes, online courses are covered by tuition assistance.

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