8 Tips for Using the GI Bill
Thinking about using the GI Bill? We have summarized guidelines provided by The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Read how to use the GI Bill at CollegeRecon.
Back to School
Operation Homefront and Dollar Tree Give to Military Families
Operation Homefront Teams Up With Dollar Tree to Help Military Families For the 13th consecutive school year, Operation Homefront is teaming up with Dollar Tree – which has 130 events across the US this year– to launch the annual “Back-to-School Brigade” program. The program is a nationwide school supply collection and distribution campaign that, since…
Back-to-School Shopping Tips
Whether attending in-person or virtually, there are essential supplies. Find back-to-school shopping tips to make it stress-free and affordable.
Sending Your Child to College During Covid-19
Going to college during Covid-19 is a unique experience for both student and parent. Learn what to consider about going to college during these unprecedented times.
Military Spouse’s 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.
Save with Back-to-School Tax-Free Weekends and AAFES
Back-to-School season is here. Depending on where you live or if you shop at AAFES, there are additional ways to save. Timing your shopping to the Back-to-School Tax-Free Weekends is a great way to save even more money! States with Back-to-School Tax-Free Weekends During these tax-free weekends, you can shop for items such as clothing,…
Here’s What You Need to Know Before Starting Your First Day of Class!
How to Prepare for Back to School as a New College Student Summer doesn’t last forever and before you know it, classes will be starting up for the fall. You might be a young student, right out of high school or going back to school after your military career has ended. You might be a…
Best Back-to-School Discounts for Military Families
With back-to-school season approaching, parents are looking for deals when getting ready for the new school year. Here is a list of the best back-to-school discounts for military families. >> For more great military and veteran discounts, direct to your inbox, and sign up for the Military and Veteran Discounts Newsletter! It’s free from MyMilitaryBenefits.…
9 Back-to-School Discounts for Military and Veteran Students
With the 2023/2024 school year approaching, it’s probably time to start thinking about school supplies. Here is a list of 9 back-to-school discounts for military and veteran students. Some of these companies just have student discounts, and some have both military and student discounts. Please make sure to check out our Student Discounts for Military…
Back To School: How To Decide
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…
10 Unexpected Careers Through MyCAA – Best MyCAA Programs List
Here are some unexpected career offerings through MyCAA that you may not have have heard of or considered. This list of 10 unexpected careers through MyCAA represents some of the best programs MyCAA has to offer.
Here Are 6 Easy Ways To Get Ready For Finals Week!
For some, finals means very little sleep and 24/7 cramming. However, these 6 tips will help finals be more bearable and successful this year!
Why Veterans Who Go to College Before the Workforce Earn More than Civilians
Veterans Who Go to College Make More Money. Find Out Why When faced with separation from the military one can feel pulled in many different directions. The most obvious dilemma being the decision between going back to school and going into the workforce. We’re here to tell you why veterans who go to college before…
Going to School as a Parent…How It’s Possible
Going to school as a military spouse and parent isn’t impossible. But it also isn’t easy. These tips and tricks will help make your degree program & milfamily life successful.
4 Ways to Conquer Back-to-School Blues!
We think everyone can benefit from these 4 tips on how to beat the back-to-school blues and start out the school year on the right foot!
Having a Contact On-Campus Is a Game-Changer
As a veteran, making a contact on-campus can help you to be more successful in college. Here’s how to get started.