Michelle Nati

Michelle Nati is a contributing writer to CollegeRecon who has written about higher education and finance for Granita Media/Big Edition site Work and Money. She's also written law content for Leaf Group's Legal Beagle site and is a ghostwriter of non-fiction books. She lives in Los Angeles and spends her spare time combing flea markets for vintage photos and decor and playing with her dogs, Jellybean and Jukebox.

Top 10 Yellow Ribbon Chiropractor Schools

If you want to know how to become a chiropractor, you’ll first learn that this profession requires an advanced degree. A chiropractic degree, known as a Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.), is a doctoral degree that prepares students to become licensed chiropractors. Their focus is on diagnosing, treating, and preventing musculoskeletal disorders, possibly relating to the…

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Top 10 Yellow Ribbon Medical Schools

A medical school education is expensive for veterans and non-veterans alike. While students can take several financial aid paths, active duty, qualifying spouses and school-age dependents, and veterans also have the GI Bill and Yellow Ribbon program. These programs significantly expand veterans’ opportunities to attend some of the nation’s top medical schools without the burden…

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Top 10 Yellow Ribbon Women’s Colleges

Women’s colleges were once abundant, but today, they are a rarity in higher education. According to the Women’s College Coalition, there were over 200 women’s colleges in the U.S. during the 1960s, but that number has since dropped to fewer than 30. For much of American history, colleges primarily served male students, often catering to…

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Top 10 Yellow Ribbon Nursing Schools

Veterans often consider resuming their education in nursing after active duty, but choosing a college can be challenging, mainly due to the expense. We’ve compiled a list of the top ten graduate-level nursing schools participating in the Yellow Ribbon Program. This program is a provision of the Post-9/11 GI Bill and helps cover tuition and fees exceeding the standard benefits for veterans attending private, out-of-state, or graduate schools. Learn more.

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Yellow Ribbon Guide for Military and Veteran Students

The Yellow Ribbon Program is a benefit through the Department of Veteran Affairs that helps military members and veterans pay for tuition for higher out-of-state schools, foreign schools, graduate schools, or fees that the Post-9/11 GI Bill does not cover. With the rising costs of higher education in the United States, the Yellow Ribbon Program…

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Paying Back Military Student Loans

All students must begin to repay their student loans at some point. But how much should you set aside to accomplish this? After nine months without a payment, your federal student loan will default. You’ll not only be subject to endless collection calls, but the government can take you to court and may even garnish…

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Student Loan Guide for Military Members and Veterans

Figuring out how to pay for the soaring costs of higher education is a daunting task, and navigating student loans can be a source of anxiety for many students and graduates. If you are a military member or a veteran, this comprehensive guide has everything you need to know about student loans, including the pros…

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Top 30 Yellow Ribbon MBA Programs

Earning a Master of Business Administration (MBA) showcases your advanced expertise in the business field. If you’re considering moving into the business sector, we’ve compiled a list of the top 30 MBA programs, with some data sourced via U.S. News and World Report.  The schools listed below participate in the Yellow Ribbon program, a provision…

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10 Top Law Schools with Yellow Ribbon Programs

This is a list of the top 10 Yellow law schools that participate in the Yellow Ribbon Program, a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) veteran education benefit that can extend GI Bill benefits in cases where the Post-9/11 GI Bill isn’t enough to cover a participating school’s tuition and fees. While attending college is often a…

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Student Loans For Military Spouses

As a military spouse, you might wonder if there is help for student loans. Unfortunately, there are no student loan programs specifically geared toward military spouses—loan programs only apply to active service members. MYCAA is a helpful tuition assistance program, but it might not be enough for many military spouses and is not open to…

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