A credential is an occupational license or certification related to a specific job or skill set. Obtaining credentials can help you move forward in your Army career AND give you a head start on planning for your transition to a civilian job.

Army Credentialing Assistance is available for voluntary, off-duty training and education programs and supports the Soldier Life Cycle.  For Army Credentialing Assistance, Soldiers have three options:

• Civilian Occupation Credit/Non-Credits Related
• Academic (related to an earned degree or certificate)
• MOS Related

To prepare for your course/program at CTC:

• Soldiers taking CREDIT classes must apply to the college through standard admissions procedures.
• BEFORE submitting your funding request in ArmyIgnitED, you must request a quote from Morgan Matlock so we can verify your course information and prepare for your enrollment.
• All course start dates for open-enrollment classes must fall on days that CTC Central Campus is open for business. Check the Academic Calendar for dates.

Both online and in-person credentialing options are available through Central Texas College in the following areas and locations:

To prepare for your course/program at CTC:

• Soldiers taking CREDIT classes must apply to the college through standard admissions procedures.
• BEFORE submitting your funding request in ArmyIgnitED, you must request a quote from Morgan Matlock so we can verify your course information and prepare for your enrollment.
• All course start dates for open-enrollment classes must fall on days that CTC Central Campus is open for business. Check the Academic Calendar for dates.

To determine your eligibility and request funding, contact your Education Center or Office. Eligibility requirements include, but are not limited to:

• Soldiers may only request CA funding for credentials listed in Army COOL.
• Soldier is limited to one credential per earned academic degree/certificate or completion.
• Soldier must have graduated with degree; soldier cannot pursue a degree and credential for that degree simultaneously.

or more information, see the Army Credentialing Assistance Program website.