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.
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.
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.
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.
UPDATE: June 22 2026: MyCAA, SECO, MSEP, and associated programs have been rebranded by the Department of Defense. These are now under a single “umbrella” as SpouseWorks. The benefits of these programs remain the same at press time. As part of the rebranding, MyCAA has been rebranded under SpouseWorks, and if you have not looked…
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…
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.
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.
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 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…
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.
UPDATE: The “Education Savings Accounts for Military Families Act of 2019,” which the 2020 article noted was in committee, did not become law. The bill, along with the education-related “CHOICE Act” expired at the end of the 116th Congress. A new, similar bill was introduced in the 118th Congress: the Education Savings Accounts for Military…
Military children are eligible for in-state college tuition under different circumstances than their civilian counterparts. Read more.
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.
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…
Learn about federal student loan forgiveness for student loan debt veterans who are rated as totally disabled. Apply today!
The expectations for ACE college credit for military experience exceed reality. But its still a great deal for veterans and servicemembers.
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. In addition to using it to apply for…
Want to make sure your school is fully covered by military tuition assistance? Find schools with programs that are 100% covered.
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 also help children and spouses…
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…
What Is the VA’s Vocational Rehabilitation (Voc Rehab) Services Program? The Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Program (VR&E – or sometimes commonly referred to as “voc rehab”), was authorized by Congress under Title 38, United States, Chapter 31. This program assists veterans with service-connected disabilities and employment handicaps. It is also there to help service members…
Explore Veteran Benefits by State and find essential resources for employment, housing, education, and tax benefits for veterans.
There are Tuition Assistance (TA) programs for all 5 branches of the military. They differ slightly, each with their own service-specific criteria. There are also TA programs for the Army National Guard, Air National Guard, and some Reserves branches.
Tuition Assistance is different for each of the branches. If you’re in the Coast Guard, here’s what you need to know about USCG Tuition Assistance.
