College Apps for Students
As a student, you can find a few apps designed to make your life a little easier. Here are 13 great apps for students curated for you.
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Military Translator & Interpreter Jobs After the Military
Those that have worked as an interpreter or translator during their time in the military will have the skills of reading & speaking other languages. Read more.
Healthcare After Active Military & TRICARE After Separation
If you are separating, retiring, or deactivating you need to understand what will happen with your healthcare after the military. Learn more.
Transferring From One College to Another
Transferring from one college to another can be complicated for military members, but we can help. Learn what to expect, what to ask, and how to transfer with ease.
How to Decide What School to Attend
Once you have decided to go back to school, you will need to narrow down your choices and decide where to go to school. Read more.
Back To School: How To Decide
Thinking about education? Learn how to decide to go back to school as a veteran and shape your future career path.
How to Get Your Post 9/11 GI Bill Benefits
Have you decided you want to pursue your education or further your career? Here’s the process to access your Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits.
Proposed 2020 Military Pay Raise of 3.1%
NOTE: To see the updated 2021 Military Pay Charts, please go here. UPDATED: The House Defense Authorization Bill includes the same 3.1% military pay raise for 2020. According to an early draft, the House Defense Authorization Bill includes a 3.1% pay raise for the military for 2020. Last month, the Senate approved a 3.1%…
FAFSA: What You Need To Know
What Military and Veterans Need to Know About FAFSA FAFSA, also known as the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, is an important part of paying for college. With FAFSA, you can apply for grants and other money for college in the form of work-study and loans. In addition to using it to apply for…
Combat Engineering: Civilian Jobs After The Military
Here are civilian jobs that may be a good fit for you after serving in the military as a combat engineer. These include salary info and education paths.
VET TEC GI Bill Program: Focus on High Tech Skills
VET TEC (Veteran Employment Through Technology Education Courses) is a Department of Veterans Affairs pilot program for GI Bill® eligible Veterans. VET TEC will help veterans, like you, start a career as a Cyber Warrior. The training provided through this program is set up for basic IT skills, but those same skills can also be…
10 Step Guide to Going to College for Military & Veterans
Here is a 10-step guide for military & veterans going to college, including how to decide where to go to school and how to apply to college.
GI Bill Payment Dates and Rates
GI Bill housing payment dates occur each month. GI Bill payment rates are based on time of service and tuition is paid direct to the school.
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.
Military Maintenance Workers – Best Training for Cyber Security Jobs
You might not think cyber security jobs when you think about airplane maintenance. However the military does. Learn more.
DoD TAP Transition Assistance Program
The Transition Assistance Program (TAP) provides information, tools, and training to help service members and their spouses prepare for the next step in civilian life. The DoD TAP program offers job search assistance and other related services. If a service member is separating from the military, they can find their nearest Transition Assistance Program, which…
William Timmons: Veteran, Congressman from South Carolina
William Timmons is a Republican who has won a seat in the US House of Representatives in South Carolina’s 4th Congressional District. He has been involved in politics for a few years now, serving as a state senator for District 6 in South Carolina. About William Timmons Timmons was born in 1984 in Greenville, South…
GI Bill Housing Payments Delayed
Latest Updates for GI Bill Housing Payments Delay: Aug 2019: GI Bill housing payments have gone up for some online classes. Classes considered “hybrid” may be eligible to receive full Monthly Housing Allowance for eligible parties. For more, please go here. Dec 2018: On Nov. 28, the VA announced that it would be more than…
After the Military: Things You’ll Have to Pay For
Are you leaving the military? Have you already left? After the military, how much money will you need to budget to maintain your standard of living?
Jobs for Infantry after the Military – Infantry Jobs in a Civilian World
Some military occupations directly translate to civilian jobs. Infantry doesn’t, so the jobs after infantry vary widely.
BAS Rates: Basic Allowance for Subsistence
BAS, Basic Allowance for Subsistence, is meant to offset the costs of a military service member’s meals. Check out the latest BAS Rates.
UCX: Unemployment Insurance & Benefits after the Military
After the military you may be eligible to receive unemployment insurance through the Unemployment Compensation for Ex-Servicemembers Program or UCX. Learn more.
Pell Grant: Everything You Need to Know
Although there are many different ways to find money for college, receiving a Federal Pell Grant for your education can be an excellent way to help lower your out-of-pocket costs. While a service member can find money for education with the GI Bill or Tuition Assistance, the Pell Grant can also help children and spouses…
JST and CCAF Transcripts for Military Service
Did you know that you may be eligible to receive credits for college with your JST or CCAF transcript? As a service member or veteran going to college, you will want to make the most of your time there. Even if you have never been to college, you could start school with some credits. Through…
Health Professions Scholarship Program
Are you interested in the medical field? Going through the military to earn your degree and start your career can be a great idea. There are a couple of options for you. You can use the HPSP (Health Professions Scholarship Program) to go to the school of your choice, or you can attend school at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences.