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6 Top Western Colleges for Military & Veterans

Spectacular Six: The 6 Top Western Colleges for Military and Veterans Ready for the full college experience? Find the best fit for your campus preferences with the 6 Top Western Colleges for Military and Veterans. Distinguishing the Top Western Colleges for Military and Veterans The 6 Top Western Colleges for Military and Veterans analyzes colleges…

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Top East Coast Colleges for Campus-Based Degrees

Awesome 8: Top East Coast Colleges for Campus-Based Degrees Ready for the full college experience? Find the best fit for your on-campus preferences with the 8 Top East Coast Colleges for Campus-Based Degrees The Top East Coast Colleges for Campus-Based Degrees will offer one or more of the following: Military Credit Transfer: Military training, courses,…

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Department of Education Eliminates $5.8 Million in Student Loan Debt

On August 19, 2021, the Department of Education announced that they will eliminate student loan debt for “over 323,000 borrowers who have a Total & Permanent Disability (TPD).” Eliminating Loan Debt for TPD Students Through a new regulation announced in mid-August, the total amount of student loan debt to be discharged is estimated at $5.8…

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Top GI Bill® Schools for Military and Veterans

Top GI Bill® Schools for Military and Veterans

For some veterans, finding a university that their fellow service members attend or have attended plays an essential factor in their decision making.  Listed below are the top schools ranked by the total number of GI Bill students enrolled and attending each school.

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Ensuring Educational Opportunities for Disabled Veterans

In November of 2020, U.S. Representatives Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) and Abigail Spanberger (D-VA) introduced legislation seeking to improve the requirements for America’s disabled service members attempting to receive federal financial aid. The Honor Our Nation’s Oath to Remember (HONOR) Our Veterans’ Sacrifice A seeks to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 by updating the definition of untaxed income and benefits by excluding veterans benefits, to include VA Disability Compensation, from the list of benefits required by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

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College Scholarships for Those Living in Colorado, Montana, and Wyoming

Colorado, Montana, and Wyoming Scholarships for College Colorado, Montana, and Wyoming are rich in outdoor recreation, wide open landscapes, and history. Though large cities are few and far between, there are some wonderful colleges and universities, including military friendly colleges. This list might include the life-changing opportunity you’re looking for. The Allen and Dorothy Bell…

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Should Veterans Declare A Major Before Starting College?

Should Veterans Declare A Major Before Starting College? Conventional wisdom says veterans should declare a major before starting their college or university career.  Actually, that’s not always the case- even if you use a GI Bill. Choosing a major is a significant milestone in the college process because it identifies your academic focus area and…

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Opportunity For Enlisted Military to Become Physicians

Enlisted military members across the Armed Forces now have the opportunity to prepare for future careers as uniformed physicians thanks to the Enlisted to Medical Degree Preparatory Program. Enlisted to Medical Degree Program (EMDP2) The Enlisted to Medical Degree Preparatory Program, or EMDP2, is headquartered at the Uniformed Services University (USU) of the Health Sciences’…

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Culinary Schools for Veterans

GI Bill-Approved Culinary Schools

Humans love food! From brunch to lunch to dinner parties to bake sales. For those with an interest in making the food, culinary arts can be the right subject to study in school. A culinary arts degree focuses on skills that you would need in order to pursue a profession in the food industry. According to the BLS, employment in food preparation and serving related occupations is projected to grow 7% from 2019 to 2029, which is faster than the average for all occupations.

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Apple Military Discount

Apple Military Discount, Student Discount and Apple Card Offer Apple is making it more affordable (and easier) for veterans and military to purchase their products. The retailer offers an Apple military discount, in addition to a student discount, and a way to purchase products interest-free with an Apple Card. Military members and veterans will now…

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For-Profit Education Corporation of America Closing Schools

When you start an educational program, you expect to be able to finish that program but that isn’t always the case. One reason that can happen, that has nothing to do with the student, is when a school closes. This is exactly what is happening to schools run by the Education Corporation of America, where…

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How to Maximize Your TSP Retirement Fund

Maximizing Your Thrift Savings Plan Retirement Fund All government employees are uniquely positioned to set themselves up for a great retirement. How? Through the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP). The TSP offers the same type of savings and tax benefits that many private corporations provide their employees under their 401-K plans. (Learn the full ins and…

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