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…
Back-to-School season is here. Depending on where you live or if you shop at AAFES, there are additional ways to save. Timing your shopping to the Back-to-School Tax-Free Weekends is a great way to save even more money! States with Back-to-School Tax-Free Weekends During these tax-free weekends, you can shop for items such as clothing,…
How to Prepare for Back to School as a New College Student Summer doesn’t last forever and before you know it, classes will be starting up for the fall. You might be a young student, right out of high school or going back to school after your military career has ended. You might be a…
On Aug 1, 2019, the annually adjusted Post-9/11 GI Bill payment rates changes will go into effect for the 2019-20 school year. Here’s what you need to know.
With back-to-school season approaching, parents are looking for deals when getting ready for the new school year. Here is a list of the best back-to-school discounts for military families. >> For more great military and veteran discounts, direct to your inbox, and sign up for the Military and Veteran Discounts Newsletter! It’s free from MyMilitaryBenefits.…
With the 2023/2024 school year approaching, it’s probably time to start thinking about school supplies. Here is a list of 9 back-to-school discounts for military and veteran students. Some of these companies just have student discounts, and some have both military and student discounts. Please make sure to check out our Student Discounts for Military…
One great aspect of the Post 9/11 GI Bill, was the ability to transfer to your spouse or dependents. Up until this week, the changes with GI Transferability were due to take place on July 12, 2019. However, the Post 9/11 GI Bill transfer changes have been delayed to January 12, 2020. Giving 6 more months before this goes into effect.
Serving in the military in civil affairs, or a similar job can make for quite an interesting career. Those with a Civil Affairs military occupational code work as military liaisons to ensure the safety of both soldiers and civilians as well as working to make sure of the success of military operations. Civil Affairs Military…
If you have served in the military as a part of the Military Police (or an MP), you will have quite a few options for an after-military career.
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.
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.
If you are getting out of the military sometime soon, you need to understand what will happen with your healthcare, and what your options are. You won’t be able to keep TRICARE, at least in its current form, forever. Here are your healthcare options after the military. Healthcare After The Military There are different options…
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.
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.
Should You Go Back to School? How To Decide As a service member or a spouse, you might be at a place where you are thinking about if you should go back to school. Whether you want to start a new degree or finish one you already started, there can be many different reasons to…
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.
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%…
What Military and Veterans Need to Know About FAFSA FAFSA is an important part of paying for college. FAFSA stands for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. With FAFSA, you can find money for college in the form of federal grants, work-study, and loans. Completing and submitting the FAFSA is free and easy to…
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 (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…
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 housing payment dates occur each month. GI Bill payment rates are based on time of service and tuition is paid direct to the school.
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.
You might not think of cyber security jobs when you think about those who work in maintenance to fix airplanes in the military. However, the military did just that. Studying Capacity to Do A Job According to Air Force Colonel Jori Robinson, who is the vice commander of the Maryland Air National Guard 175th Wing,…
The Transition Assistance Program (TAP) provides information, tools, and training to ensure that service members and their spouses are prepared for the next step in civilian life. The DoD TAP program offers job-searching assistance as well as other related services. If a service member is getting out of the military, they can find their nearest…
