Julie Provost

Julie Provost is a freelance writer, and blogger. She lives in Tennessee with her National Guard husband and three boys.
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Student Travel Benefits For Military Dependents

Did you know that there is a student travel benefit for your college-age son or daughter? Did you know that if you and your child qualify, the government will pay for your child dependent’s round-trip airfare? Find out everything you need to know about the military dependent travel benefit.

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Top 10 Colleges That Pay Off the Most

Colleges That Pay Off the Most How do you measure the value of a college degree? Does it really matter where you get yours from? According to a CNBC.com article, one way to measure that is NPV, or “net present value.”  They use NPV to come up with the following list of the Top 10…

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Scholarships for Grad School Students

If you are preparing to go to grad school, you are probably curious about scholarships you can apply for. Here is a list of scholarships for graduate students. Keep in mind that most of them do have a specific major or career goal to apply.

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ABBYY Student Discount

ABBYY Student Discount – Finereader Discount for Students

ABBYY Student Discount ABBYY is a multinational software company that specializes in document capture and optical character recognition. While they don’t offer a discount specifically for the military, those who are currently enrolled in school qualify for the following discount. What is the ABBYY Student Discount? They offer a Student Savings Program with special discounts…

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College Scholarships For Military Dependent Children

College Scholarships for Military Dependents

They have had to say goodbye to mom or dad more times than anyone else, they have lived in more places before age ten than most people do in a lifetime, and as they grow up, they too want to further their education and go to college. Luckily, there are quite a few scholarships for military and veteran dependent children wanting to go to college.

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States With Free College Tuition for Military & Veteran Dependents

One part of raising children is wondering about how you will pay for college when the day comes. As a military service member, you probably wonder how your service can help. Or, as a veteran, you might be curious about your state and if they offer any tuition waivers for veterans.  The good news is, certain states do provide tuition waivers to veterans and sometimes their dependents.

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How to Find a Job as a Veteran

The transition from the military to civilian world is exciting and stressful! Find your next job with our Guide to Finding a Job as a Veteran.

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Best Buy Student Discount

Best Buy offers a student discount for those who are eligible. The program includes special deals and offers. Learn more.

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Combat Medic Civilian Jobs after Military Service

Serving as a combat medic in the military can set you up for a career in the medical field long after your military career is over. There are different paths you can take, and different ways to continue helping others in this way during your career. Civilian Jobs For Combat Medics After Military Service The…

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President Trump Announced Student Loan Debt Of Eligible Disabled Veterans Will Be Expedited

In August of 2019, President Donald Trump announced that his administration will expedite the process for forgiving the Federal student loan debt of eligible veterans. He signed a memorandum on discharging the federal student loan debt of totally and permanently disabled veterans. Doing this will order the Department of Education to eliminate the federal student loan debt owned by American veterans who are completely and permanently disabled.

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GI Bill Housing Payments Going Up For Some Online Classes

Full MHA Rates For Hybrid Classes With The Post 9/11 GI Bill Starts Now As of August 15th, 2019, hybrid classes will now be eligible for the full MHA (Monthly Housing Allowance) rates for housing with your Post 9/11 GI Bill. This will apply for classes that start Aug 15th, 2019 or later. It is…

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Fun, Interesting, & Cool Scholarships You’ve Never Heard Of

Did you know there is a scholarship for tall people? Or all about zombies? Here is a list of fun and interesting scholarships – if you’re in the military or not – you may not have heard of before. What a fun way to pay for college! Fun and Interesting Scholarships You May Not Have…

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Retake DSST Exam for Free

Retake DSST Exam For Free For A Limited Time

From August 1st through September 30th, eligible military members can retake their DSST exams for free if they do not pass them the first time. This is potentially great news for those taking DSST exams through DANTES! What Is DANTES? DANTES stands for Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support and provides no-cost education and career-planning…

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Scholarships To Apply For This Fall For Military and Veterans

With school starting again soon, you might be worried that it is too late to apply for scholarships. The truth is, there are quite a few you can apply for this fall. Here is a list of scholarships for military, veterans and their families for Fall 2019. Scholarships For Fall 2019 These scholarships are not…

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