Military Service Could Eliminate Student Loan Debt with PSLF
New changes to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program allows military service to count for student loan forgiveness applications. Learn more.
Paying For School
Law Guarantees In-State Tuition for Survivors & Dependents
A new law grants in-state tuition to Survivors and Dependents using Chapter 35 benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Department of Education Eliminates $5.8 Million in Student Loan Debt
On August 19, 2021, the Department of Education eliminated student loan debt for “over 323,000 borrowers who have a Total & Permanent Disability (TPD).” Eliminating Loan Debt for Qualifying Disabled Students Through a the program, the total amount of student loan debt to be discharged is estimated at $5.8 million. These discharges were set to…
FAFSA Changes Coming: Good & Bad
Analysis of Changes Coming for FAFSA On July 1, 2023, there will be big changes in the way FAFSA operates. These changes result from the passage of the Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) 2021, which was passed in December 2020 to expand provisions of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. While many policy…
Air Force Restores the Cap on the Air Force Tuition Assistance
Last week, the Department of the Air Force announced that it has restored the military tuition assistance cap back to $4,500 per fiscal year. They also announced that the Credentialing Opportunities Online (COOL) funding has been restored, effective immediately.
List of Navy & Air Force Tuition Assistance Benefits Changes
Tuition Assistance (TA) is more popular now than ever thanks to COVID, with most service members having a little extra time on their hands to focus on higher education. Because of this increase in use, changes have been made to both Navy and Air Force Tuition Assistance education benefits.
12 States With the Most Unclaimed Veterans Education Benefits
Earlier this year, the Department of Veterans Affairs published information about the most underused benefits, as reported by each state’s veterans department. The following states reported that these education benefits were the most underused by veterans.
Air Force Cuts the Cap on the Air Force Tuition Assistance
Beginning October 1, 2020, the Air Force will cut the cap for their Tuition Assistance (TA) program. The maximum amount of money airmen can receive in the next fiscal year will drop from $4,500 to $3,750, according to an announcement from the Department of the Air Force. These cuts apply to both undergraduate and graduate programs.
MyCAA: Highest Paying Careers Without a 4-Year Degree
Hit the Ground Running on High Paying Careers with MyCAA Not all careers require four-year degrees from expensive colleges. Military spouses who want to hit the ground running in a lucrative career field should take advantage of the My Career Advancement Account Scholarship (MyCAA) program. MyCAA offers up to $4,000 of tuition assistance to military…
College and Career Prep Programs for Military Connected High Schoolers
College and Career Prep Programs for Military-Connected High Schoolers The whirlwinds of military life and PCSs can make time seem to move fast. This can feel especially true for active-duty families with dependents on their way to high school or college. Understanding the resources available can help with making decisions as to which school will…
Hospitality and Tourism: Great Degrees for Portable Careers
A degree in hospitality can open doors to an exciting career with excellent pay. Job opportunities can be found across all 50 states and overseas in a diverse array of careers across many different types of settings from restaurants to amusement parks.
States Offering In-State Tuition for Veterans After 3 Years from Discharge
Find states that offer in-state tuition for non-resident veterans beyond the 3-year discharge cap. The Choice Act requires states to offer in-state tuition to non-resident veterans for 3-years after leaving the military. However, 27 states have passed laws that make veteran students eligible for in-state tuition beyond the Choice Act’s limit. With this change there is now a confusing and inconsistent patchwork of laws across the country.
Student Loan Forgiveness & 0% Interest Loans
When you served in the military, you are qualified for the same federal student loan forgiveness teachers, police officers, and social workers receive.
Maryland First State to Protect Veterans from College Profiteering
Maryland First State to Protect Veterans from College Profiteering Effective July 1st, 2020, the Veteran’s Education Protection Act, which was passed in the Maryland General Assembly on May 7th, removes any incentive for an educational institution operating in Maryland to employ deceptive practices that defraud veterans. What’s the Issue? There has been a practice at…
Psychology Scholarships List
There are many different ways you can go after getting your degree in Psychology, from getting your master’s to your doctorate and more. Here is a list of scholarships for those majoring in Psychology or going into the field in some way.
Education Savings Act for Military Families
Did you know that by the time most military children complete secondary school, they will have switched schools between six to nine times? According to the DoDEA, this is true, and it is three times more frequently than non-military families. You can probably relate to this with your own military children. This Education Savings Act…
In-state Tuition for Military Veteran Children & Dependents
Military children are eligible for in-state college tuition under different circumstances than their civilian counterparts. Read more.
Military Spouse College Guide to Going Back to School
Going back to college can be the right choice for a lot of military spouses. Here is a military spouse’s guide to going back to school to get you started.
Scholarships To Apply For This Fall For Military and Veterans
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…
Student Loan Forgiveness Resources for Qualifying Disabled Veterans
Did you know that qualifying totally disabled veterans may be eligible for federal student loan forgiveness under a Department of Education (DOE) program? In 2021, the DoE announced a plan to forgive federal student loans for those rated as totally disabled, whether veterans or civilians. More than 300,000 student loan borrowers have a total and…
The Reality of College Credit for Military Service
The expectations for ACE college credit for military experience exceed reality. But its still a great deal for veterans and servicemembers.
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. Completing and submitting the FAFSA is free, hence…
Colleges That Accept Military Tuition Assistance
Want to make sure your school is fully covered by military tuition assistance? Find schools with programs that are 100% covered.
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 help children and spouses be…
Hazlewood Act – What is it, Qualifying, & Applying for Texas Veterans
The state of Texas has their own way to help those who have served in the military pay for college, it’s called the Hazlewood Act. This act was named for the Texas senator, Grady Hazlewood. He led the passage of many amendments to the act in 1944 to help veterans. It dates back to 1929…