UA Acquires For-Profit Institution of Higher Learning, Ashford University The University of Arizona has acquired for-profit Ashford University, with the aims to develop it into a non-profit that will now be the University of Arizona Global Campus. The Tucson-based university announced the deal as a purchase of $1. In reality, the company that owned Ashford,…
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If you are considering going to college as a military spouse, you need a strategy so you don’t waste your time and money. Read more.
Should Veterans Declare A Major Before Starting College? Conventional wisdom says veterans should declare a major before starting their college or university career. Actually, that’s not always the case- even if you use a GI Bill. Choosing a major is a significant milestone in the college process because it identifies your academic focus area and…
Your GI Bill money is a hard-earned benefit. Investing it wisely will be one of the best decisions you’ll ever make. Once you know what you want to study and why, you have to decide where you want to enroll. Make sure you understand some fundamentals, including the difference between the these types of colleges: Public, Private, and For-profit.
College Accreditation Questions Answered If you’ve ever looked into colleges, you may have run across something called an “accreditation”. Military and veteran students must understand a school’s accreditation, as it directly impacts their future employability. Defining the Term The Department of Education is the governing body responsible for the governance and oversight of post-secondary institutions.…
Don’t miss out on maximizing your GI Bill opportunities because you believe one of these 6 myths. We debunk these GI Bill myths so that you can make the most of your military education benefits.
Technology is something we cannot live without in today’s society. We are dazzled, delighted, and inundated by it, and it reaches into nearly every aspect of our lives. These days, most kids seem to have IT skills innately woven into their DNA. I watch in awe as my children program on Minecraft, create their own…
A college degree will help you make more money, but did you know that getting one from a liberal arts college can make you even more?
Colleges That Pay Off the Most How do you measure the value of a college degree? Does it really matter where you get yours from? According to a CNBC.com article, one way to measure that is NPV, or “net present value.” They use NPV to come up with the following list of the Top 10…
Find a list of the best college majors for high paying careers based on how much money you make and how likely it is to land a job.
Finding a school that fits your career goals and is covered by GI benefits can be difficult. Learn how to set smart goals for college students.
Get help planning your career path, education goals, & making informed decisions – from the perspective of active military members or veterans at CollegeRecon.
The following 5 item checklist will ensure you don’t waste money, time, or effort in the pursuit of your college degree.
Student veterans already have what’s needed to succeed in college and can virtually eliminate tuition using your military education benefits. Find out more!
Learn all about the GI Bill Eligiblity Certification process and the best way to avoid the delays caused by the VA certification process.
Transferring from one college to another can be complicated for military members, but we can help. Learn what to expect, what to ask, and how to transfer with ease.
Once you have decided to go back to school, you will need to narrow down your choices and decide where to go to school. Read more.
Thinking about education? Learn how to decide to go back to school as a veteran and shape your future career path.
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…
Here is a 10-step guide for military & veterans going to college, including how to decide where to go to school and how to apply to college.
Want to pursue a career in the culinary arts? Here’s a list of GI Bill approved culinary schools, available degrees, and job opportunities.
As a service member, you want to find a veteran or military friendly school to go to. You want to make sure they have your best interests as a service member in mind when you are going to their school. How do you determine this? How do you know if your school is one of…
Asking the right questions will help you in your college search. Here are 6 questions student veterans must ask admission reps.
Military-affiliated students who are constantly moving can’t always enroll on-campus. Here’s how to succeed in your online degree program with finesse!
