Private nonprofit colleges are offering tuition discounts to offset rising higher-education costs, a trend that has led some colleges to offer discounts over 50% to incoming first-year undergraduates, yet net tuition revenue adjusted for inflation continues to decline across the country. College Tuition Discounts at All-Time Highs According to the National Association of College and…
State-funded education benefits for disabled military veterans and their dependents are offered at the state level in addition to those offered by the federal Department of Veterans Affairs. These education benefits range from complete tuition waivers to selective grant awards, depending on the state. While not all states offer these benefits, those that do give…
Is the Yellow Ribbon Program obsolete? Learn how it continues to benefit veterans pursuing higher education and certifications.
Data from the Lumina Foundation and Gallup shows that just 12 percent of U.S. adults believe four-year colleges do a good or excellent job staying affordable. This comes as many universities are struggling with their operating budgets and federal scrutiny over curricula, ideology, and funding. Lumina/Gallup Poll on College Affordability Part of the problem with…
Defaulted student loans block new federal aid until the default is resolved. There are two ways to fix defaulted student loans, and which one you need may depend on how soon the semester starts and how much a clean credit report matters. Fixing Defaulted Student Loans SAVE (“Saving on a Valuable Education”) was created in…
Did you know that under certain qualifying circumstances, you may be able to apply to the federal government to have your federal student loans discharged or forgiven? This refers to more than the Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness program (PSLF). Do You Need Federal Student Loan Forgiveness? According to StudentAid.gov, “You may qualify for student…
The federal government ended the Graduate PLUS loan program for new applicants on July 1, 2026. This was done via the Working Families Tax Cuts Act, which affects students (including student veterans) pursuing advanced degrees. Graduate PLUS Loans Eliminated With Graduate PLUS borrowing eliminated, new students must use alternative options for the costs of graduate…
The Department of Education has announced a temporary program to address declining auto-pay participation among federal student loan borrowers. It’s a move that could (again, temporarily) save student loan borrowers money on student loan interest for the duration of the program. As of July 1, 2026, the existing interest rate reduction for borrowers enrolled in…
At the end of June, 2026, two federal judges issued injunctions preventing the Department of Education from using new regulations changing the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. These rulings arrived one day before the changes were scheduled to take effect, but an appeal by the federal government is likely. The Department of Education released…
If you attend school on the GI Bill and fail a class, will you get charged for the GI Bill benefits you used? What about those who withdraw or have an “incomplete” designation on one of their courses? Failing or Withdrawing from College Classes on the GI Bill The VA is required to approach you…
The Department of Education rolls out new restrictions on the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program as of July 1, 2026, requiring people to enroll in the federal Repayment Assistance Plan to earn credit toward debt discharge. The law excludes the Tiered Standard Plan from the list of qualifying repayment options.
The DoD announces a 4.2% increase in BAH for 2026, impacting millions of service members and their housing compensation.
The BAH gap is the period between school semesters when student veterans using the Post-9/11 GI Bill stop receiving their Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA). This happens during standard academic breaks, such as winter and summer holidays. Because the payment stops while living expenses, such as rent and utilities, continue, it creates a predictable and potentially stressful income gap. Learn more.
While VA work-study can be an excellent opportunity to earn some extra cash while you are in school, it’s good to know that there are other, non-VA work-study options. Maybe you want to explore other jobs that are more consistent with your interests or more relevant to your career path. Here’s why these might be worth considering.
Are you attending school on the GI Bill? If so your benefits are not indefinite. Some use up the entire VA education benefit before their college career is finished, and some use programs like VA Work Study to help make ends meet in the meantime.VA Work Study is typically an on-campus option, but nonprofits are also eligible in some cases. Learn more.
Find out what you need to know with our ROTC FAQ. Discover how to become a commissioned officer while in college. Learn more.
Explore the journey of Veterans Returning to School and how to make the most of your GI Bill education benefits. Learn more.
Understand Military Spouse Student Loan Deferments and how they can help manage your student loan challenges.
Tuition Assistance (TA) is an education program for the military. Eligible service members can receive up to 100% of the cost-per-credit hour paid for by the military.
Find out how military spouses can receive up to $4,000 FREE with the SpouseWorks scholarship grant program (formerly MyCAA). Learn about the program and what it pays for.
Tuition Assistance is different for each of the branches. Here’s everything you need to know about the Air Force and Space Force tuition assistance programs.
Discover military education benefits for veterans who served in times of conflict or who directly participated in armed combat. Learn more.
Veterans who cannot access the Post 9/11 GI Bill but want to attend college may be eligible for a program called Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E). Learn more.
Explore state student loan forgiveness programs that can help reduce your debt based on your profession or financial need.
Find higher education benefits and programs for the state of North Carolina for military, veterans, and dependents including tuition assistance and scholarships.
