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.…
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.
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…
Going to school as a military spouse and parent isn’t impossible. But it also isn’t easy. These tips and tricks will help make your degree program & milfamily life successful.
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…
Asking the right questions will help you in your college search. Here are 6 questions student veterans must ask admission reps.
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…
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…
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…
Military-affiliated students who are constantly moving can’t always enroll on-campus. Here’s how to succeed in your online degree program with finesse!
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.…
Although there are many different types of interviews, these 5 interview tips will help you prepare for your best interview yet!
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…
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…
How Airmen & Women Can Enroll at The Community College of the Air Force Being active duty in the Air Force means that you are also afforded opportunities to continue your education while serving. How? Through the Community College of the Air Force. The Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) is a worldwide multi-campus community…
Transitioning veterans needs a support system, programming, & tools to make their transition onto campus successful.
Five Degree Programs Being Hired Like Crazy No one wants to invest time, energy, and money into a degree that gets you nowhere. Especially when you have already dedicated years of your life serving in the United States Armed Forces. It’s now time to transition out of the service and into the civilian world. The…
Everything you need to know about the GI Bill, education, & the transition from military to campus. Your GI Bill questions, answered by CollegeRecon.
You may be limiting your potential when you don’t consider a bachelor programs. Here’s why you shouldn’t stop at an associate’s degree.
There are thousands of colleges and universities in the United States. But, how do you know which will lead to veteran success? Learn more at CollegeRecon.
Many schools want to position themselves as veteran friendly but don’t know how. Learn how to become military & veteran friendly!
Finding the right military friendly school to fit your needs & lifestyle as a veteran or military personnel no longer has to be a massive undertaking. There’s a convenient tool made specifically for GI Bill users to help them do just that. Interested? This tool allows you to choose from nearly 3,000 not-for-profit colleges and universities that offer services…
The GI Bill is the most comprehensive education benefits package. Here are the biggest misconceptions and myths about the GI Bill.
A growing number of business schools are allowing prospective students to apply for MBA programs without a GMAT because of their military service. These programs value their military experience and support them with a GMAT waiver for military.
For over 75 years, the United Services Organization (USO) has been the nation’s leading organization to serve the men and women in the U.S. military, & their families throughout their time in uniform. From the moment they join, through assignments and deployments, and as they transition back to their communities, the USO is always by their side. But,…
