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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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criminal justice scholarships

Criminal Justice Scholarships

Criminal Justice is a major that can open a lot of different doors. In addition to careers in police work and corrections, you can work as a park ranger, a rehabilitation counselor, a forensic expert, or an officer in the court system. You can also become a criminal law paralegal, go on to graduate school…

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Transferring GI Bill Benefits to a Dependent

Transferring GI Bill to Dependent Perhaps you are an Airman whose wife wants to go back to school and get her Master’s degree. Maybe you are a senior in high school contemplating a four-year university whose mom is a Marine. Regardless of the type of higher or supplemental education being sought, finding ways to finance…

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Careers for Those with a Degree in Public Administration

What personal qualities have you discovered and honed during your military career?  If stamina, perseverance, and resourcefulness are among the attributes you can claim, chances are you’d be an ideal candidate for a career in Public Administration. There’s always a need for mission-driven leaders who can unite people, face challenges head-on, and get meaningful results on a limited the budget.

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Federal Law Enforcement Jobs at the Department of Justice

Federal Law Enforcement Jobs at the Justice Department Given that leadership, integrity, teamwork, and dedication are all traits shared by military personnel; it seems a no-brainer that law enforcement is one of the most common civilian career paths taken by former military service members. Depending on your branch of service, you likely already have many…

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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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GI Bill Certificate of Eligibility

The GI Bill Certificate of Eligibility

Applying for the GI Bill is the first step toward a degree from an institution of higher learning. The process for getting your GI Bill Certificate of Eligibility (COE) is relatively easy, but there’s one thing you need to remember. Submit your “Application for VA Education Benefits” well before fully enrolling in school. Why Do…

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