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Arkansas Veterans Benefits

Arkansas Veterans Benefits & Disabled Veterans Benefits

Arkansas State Veterans Benefits There are many federal programs for veterans, but there are also programs for veterans in the state of Arkansas. You can also learn about veterans’ benefits in other states. Education Benefits In addition to federal programs such as the GI Bill, there are state-level veteran education benefits programs provided in Arkansas.…

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arizona veterans benefits

Arizona Veterans Benefits & Disabled Veterans Benefits

Arizona Veterans’ Benefits The following are the Arizona veterans’ benefits programs for education, housing, healthcare, and employment. You can also learn about veterans’ benefits in other states. Education Benefits for Arizona Veterans In addition to federal programs such as the GI Bill, there are veterans’ education benefits programs provided by the state of Arizona. Arizona…

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California Veterans Benefits

California Veterans Benefits

There are many veterans’ programs in CA. Here are California veterans benefits programs for education, housing, healthcare and employment.

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student loan tax deduction

Student Loan Tax Deduction – Everything You Need to Know

If you have received student loans for your education, you are probably curious about student loan tax deduction? Do you have to pay taxes on student loans? Can you write off the interest? What else do you need to know about student loan tax deduction? The Student Loan Tax Deduction If you have student loans,…

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veteran and military resume writing tips

Veteran and Military Resume Writing Services

Once you finish school, you will need to find a job with your new degree. This process requires every veteran to have a resume. Of course you can do this yourself, or you can hire a military resume service to write one for you. Reasons To Hire A Resume Writing Service Even if you have…

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veterans upward bound program

Veterans Upward Bound Program

The Veterans Upward Bound Program helps veterans in many ways. The program assists via counseling, mentoring, tutoring & academic instruction.

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military spouse employment

Military Spouse Employment: How To Get Started

As a military spouse, you can get used to putting yourself on the back burner. The military life can make it hard to do what you want to do, whether that is going to school yourself or working in your own career field. There are so many different hurdles for military spouses that want to…

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SAT and ACT Tests and Scores

SAT and ACT Tests and Scores: What You Need to Know

SAT and ACT Tests and Scores If you’re looking to obtain an undergraduate degree, you’ll need to start with admission. In order to gain admission, you’ll likely need to take one of the standardized tests, known as the SAT and ACT tests. Undergraduate programs include those that result in an Associate’s or a Bachelor’s degree,…

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thrift savings plan

Thrift Savings Plan: Everything You Need to Know

The Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) is a retirement savings and investment plan for federal employees. The plan is also available for members of the uniformed services, including the Ready Reserve. The Thrift Savings Plan was established by Congress in the Federal Employees’ Retirement System Act of 1986.  The TSP offers the same type of savings…

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blended retirement system

Blended Retirement System (BRS): An Overview

The Blended Retirement System (BRS) was created with the Fiscal Year 2016 National Defense Authorization Act. What is the Blended Retirement System? The BRS is a new military retirement system. The new system blends the traditional legacy retirement pension with a defined contribution benefit. This benefit is applied to the service member’s Thrift Savings Plan…

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cheap textbooks

Cheap Textbooks: How to Save Money on College Textbooks

Everyone would prefer cheap textbooks.  Or at least cheaper textbooks. According to the recent estimates by the CollegeBoard.org, the average student is paying more than $1,200 per year on textbooks and supplies. For those using the Post 9/11 GI Bill, you will receive $1,000 for books per year. This means that you may end up…

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student loans for military spouses

Student Loans For Military Spouses

MYCAA is an amazing program, but for a lot of military spouses it might not be enough. And the program isn’t open to everyone. This means that some military spouses will have to use student loans to help fund their education. While hearing about student loans can seem a bit overwhelming, they can be the…

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DSST Exam

DANTES DSST Exams: Everything You Need About the DSST Test

There are several ways you can take a test instead of completing a class for college credit. One way is taking the DSST exam. There are a few reasons why this is a good idea. For one thing, you will be saving yourself time by testing on a topic you already know about. They can…

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marine corps education program

Marine Corps College Education Programs

Marine Corps Education Programs Serving in the US Marine Corps can be an excellent career choice. Within the Marine Corps, there are many opportunities to further your career, both while serving in the military, and once you move on to your after military career. Below we’ll explore Marine Corps education programs. Marine Corps University The…

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