Business schools educate individuals in courses and programs related to business, management, economics, and finance. Receiving a Masters in Business Administration (MBA) can be a great way for veterans to prepare themselves for a career in this field. An MBA program helps veterans learn a variety of different trades as well as showcase their commitment to the functions of a business.
Should Veterans Declare A Major Before Starting College? Conventional wisdom says veterans should declare a major before starting their college or university career. Actually, that’s not always the case- even if you use a GI Bill. Choosing a major is a significant milestone in the college process because it identifies your academic focus area and…
College Accreditation Questions Answered If you’ve ever looked into colleges, you may have run across something called an “accreditation”. Military and veteran students must understand a school’s accreditation, as it directly impacts their future employability. Defining the Term The Department of Education is the governing body responsible for the governance and oversight of post-secondary institutions.…
Technology is something we cannot live without in today’s society. We are dazzled, delighted, and inundated by it, and it reaches into nearly every aspect of our lives. These days, most kids seem to have IT skills innately woven into their DNA. I watch in awe as my children program on Minecraft, create their own…
The Department of Veterans Affairs Is Suspending Educational Benefits According to a Military Times article, the Department of Veterans Affairs is suspending educational benefits for new students at 5 universities: University of Phoenix Colorado Technical University American InterContinental University Bellevue University Temple University The VA is doing this because the schools have violated US law…
A college degree will help you make more money, but did you know that getting one from a liberal arts college can make you even more?
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…
Finding a school that fits your career goals and is covered by GI benefits can be difficult. Learn how to set smart goals for college students.
Far too many veterans make the mistake of diving into school without fully understanding their education benefits. Get the checklist at CollegeRecon.
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…
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.
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.
Finding a college can be difficult. Here’s a list of the best online colleges for military and veterans that accept GI Bill and TA funding.
There are many different options when it comes to getting a degree. One of those is attending school at a junior or community college.
As a service member, you want to find a veteran or military friendly school to go to. You want to make sure they have your best interests as a service member in mind when you are going to their school. How do you determine this? How do you know if your school is one of…
Learn about military-friendly colleges for military and veteran students. View top colleges and universities and discover valuable resources at CollegeRecon.
BAH Rates (Basic Allowance for Housing) are an allowance for U.S. based housing. ** UPDATED FOR 2019 ** BAH Rates 2019 – UPDATED RELATED: Which cities have the highest BAH in the US? Go here to find out! Post GI Bill BAH Rates The Post 911 GI Bill BAH rate is equal to the E-5 BAH…
Important information about Yellow Ribbon Schools and Programs by state. Student veterans can save on out-of-pocket tuition costs with these colleges & universities.
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.…
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 school nowadays wants to be a ‘military friendly school’ and participate in multiple Veteran/Military/GI Bill user programs. But, what are these programs comprised of? How did they come to fruition? Who is in charge of them? And most importantly: How will these programs help veterans? What’s Missing from the 8 Keys to Veterans Success? In…
Youngstown State offers excellent veteran support, ACE credit for military experience, and a dedicated teaching staff. Take a look at the benefits and support they offer veterans.
