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Know Your Education Benefits

Education Benefit Resources for Military and Veterans

Far too many veterans make the mistake of diving into school without fully understanding their education benefits.

The fact is that each of your military and veteran education programs has specific policies, regulations, and limitations. Not knowing how they work can lead to delays, out-of-pocket expenses, embarrassment, or worse – lost benefits. Simply put, there is too much at stake to make a mistake.

For example, veterans fail to verify that a chosen degree program is approved for use with the GI Bill before enrolling. You need to keep in mind that just because a school is listed by the VA for use with the GI Bill, it doesn’t mean that every degree program at the school has been approved.

Read about “Lessons Learned” for more examples of how not fully understanding education benefits can cost you time, money, and may end up causing you to lose your benefits.

Here are some resources to help you understand your education benefits:

• The Ultimate Guide to the Post 911 and Forever GI Bill Programs
• The Yellow Ribbon Program Explained
• Military Tuition Assistance
  • Army Tuition Assistance
  • Marine Corps Tuition Assistance
  • Navy Tuition Assistance
  • Air Force Tuition Assistance
  • Coast Guard Tuition Assistance
  • National Guard Tuition Assistance
• What You Need to Know About Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
• Tips for Applying for Scholarships

Once you are confident that you fully understand your education benefits you will be ready to take find the college that fits your career goals.

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Here are some great resources for you:

• Need to find money for school?
• Want to save money on textbooks and school supplies?
• Need to make sure you are on the right career path?
• Want to find discounts for student veterans?

Navigating education benefits successfully depends on how well you understand your benefits. All of these have specific regulations and limitations. Take the time to research your options and program details, and ask as many questions as needed. This is the best way to prevent unexpected expenses, frustrating delays, or the potential loss of benefits.

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• The GI Bill Certificate of Eligibility