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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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Education Corporation of America Closing

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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TSP Retirement Fund

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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Veteran's Day Discounts

Veteran’s Day Discounts & Deals

You’ve served your country and now businesses across America want to serve you. This is your comprehensive list of free and/or discounted deals at businesses nationwide as a small way to honor the sacrifice so many U.S. Military members make. Make sure to take advantage of these Veterans Day discounts & freebies. ** UPDATED EACH…

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How One Marine Found a Veteran-Friendly Master’s

Not sure what to study using your GI Bill? No worries! Some military affiliated students go into a degree program and discover their true calling while getting real world experience. That’s how it worked for Alyssa DeStefano, United States Marine Corrections Officer. An Education + The Marines DeStefano’s education started prior to joining the Marines.…

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GI Bill Memes

5 GI Bill Memes You Can Relate To

There are some pretty funny memes out there & there are also those that hit close to home. We’ve seen more and more GI Bill memes that couldn’t be more true. That’s why we are sharing GI Bill memes that you can relate to.

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Find Jobs For Military Spouses

Finding a job as a military spouse shouldn’t be as hard as it is. Thankfully, some companies and organizations have caught on and are specifically looking providing military spouse jobs. Here are the top military spouse jobs listings.  You’ll find job boards filled with opportunities and positions that fit your lifestyle and needs as a…

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How to Become a Nurse as a Military Spouse

Nursing can be a career that is both fulfilling and easily transportable; two things that are not easily achieved by military spouses in their career pursuits. If you are interested in a nursing career, here’s an introduction on how to become one as a military spouse.  Military Spouse How-To on Becoming a Nurse Nursing Programs…

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Are “Best Value” Schools Also Military Friendly?

US News & World Report just came out with their Top Colleges & Universities lists for 2018. Among those lists is one called Best Value Colleges & Universities. Since we are all about getting the most out of a degree program, we set out to research if these best value schools are also military friendly…

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How “Top” National Universities Serve Veterans

  Every year, US News and World Report comes out with a list of the top schools in the USA. They just rolled out their latest lists for top colleges and universities in the United States for 2018, and we want to know, are any of them military friendly universities too?! Like we have done…

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How To Make Connections On Campus Before Arriving

Arriving to campus for the first time is daunting. Usually, students don’t know anyone on campus (maybe other students, but definitely not any administrators or staff). This automatically makes everything a little scarier. Students don’t have anyone ‘on their team’ or who understands where they are coming from, what their goals are, or what they…

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How Veterans Successfully Start The College Search

The college search. A process that many don’t look forward to or thrive in. There are so many schools out there, how on earth could you find THE one? Most online college search let you search for schools based on the normal things one looks for: tuition range, private vs. public, location, degree programs, etc.…

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The Exam That Helps Translate Your Military Job Into A Civilian Career

  The test you take before enlisting in the United States Armed Forces will also give you great insight into what civilian career would be a good fit. What better way to start your career?! The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery Test gives insight into what civilian career would be a good fit for you…

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#ForeverGIBill: The Biggest GI Bill Changes

It’s been over a week since the House unanimously voted to approve a new GI Bill, and the Senate has since sent it onward to the President’s desk. Still confused on what specific changes will be brought about with this new #ForeverGIBill if President Trump signs it into law? Let us explain… Big GI Bill…

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