There are circumstances when you can pause your military service to pursue a degree or training. Sometimes called “Bootstrap Programs,” these Department of Defense (DOD) or service-specific options permit servicemembers to take a break in military service in order to attend an approved school or training with continued pay and benefits. You may wonder why…
Newly commissioned officers and new enlisted recruits don’t enter the service knowing all their service-connected educational obligations (training, continuing education) and their off-duty education options. But they soon learn that higher education opportunities come in a variety of ways. Active duty service members have three basic types of education options. Off-Duty Education Professional Military Education…
Find out everything you need to know about the Post-9/11 GI Bill, including the many different uses for the Post-9/11 GI Bill.
Veteran Education Benefits for the National Guard and Reserve There are two basic ways to serve in uniform; commit to a full-time, active duty service commitment or choose part-time service as a member of the National Guard or Reserve. Those who choose the Guard or Reserve learn their military benefits–especially education benefits–aren’t as generous as…
How does the VA determine whether you are eligible for 100% Post 9/11 GI Bill entitlement or not? This is an important question since those who do not qualify for 100% of the GI Bill may still attend college using this VA education benefit but may need to pay some of the expenses out-of-pocket because…
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If you are planning to take courses in the Fall 2022 term, then you need to know how much your Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits will pay. The 2022-2023 GI Bill rates are the best place to start. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) just released the maximum tuition and fee rates for the upcoming academic…
A Pell Grant can help lower college costs, but not everyone qualifies. However, the Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant may be able to help. Learn more.
Liberal Arts Colleges Participating in the Yellow Ribbon Program When a college chooses to participate in the Yellow Ribbon program, the school is sending a clear message that they appreciate the service and sacrifice that military members have offered. Yellow Ribbon schools voluntarily enter in a Yellow Ribbon agreement with the VA, choosing to make…
Top Veteran Friendly Schools: Michigan The Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency (MVAA) has awarded Veteran Friendly School status to 63 institutions of higher education for the 2021-2022 school year. This program recognizes postsecondary institutions that are committed to supporting the needs of military-connected students. Since its inception in 2013, the Veteran Friendly School (VFS) program has increased…
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Navient Cancels $1.7 Billion in Student Loan Debt **Update 8/23/2024** In 2022, a multi-state lawsuit filed against Navient, a servicer of federal student loans, resulted in the cancelation of student loan debt totaling $1.7 billon. This amount covered the private loan debt held by around 66,000 students. According to the Navient Multi-State Settlement official site,…
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Scholarships & Mentorship for Women Students If you are a transitioning female veteran, military spouse, or family member, there is a scholarship opportunity offered through Support Our Scholars. Support Our Scholars “Our organization selects young women with exceptional academic achievement and mentors them throughout their four years of college and beyond. We know that disadvantaged…
A new law grants in-state tuition to Survivors and Dependents using Chapter 35 benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs.
There is a new verification process for military receiving Post 9/11 GI Benefits. Learn how it works and get the details.
You earned it and you deserve it. Utilize your GI Bill at a great school for a quality education. Here are 6 of the Best GI Bill Schools. Learn more.
You’ve served your country, and now you’re moving on. As a veteran, there are many opportunities available to help you pay for college.
Check out our list of the 4 best online schools for active military based on accreditation, GI Bill Acceptance, & job placement.
In mid-March, the Guard and Reserve GI Bill Parity Act of 2021 was introduced, which would make it easier for National Guard and Reserve servicemembers to accumulate GI Bill benefits. Read how this new legislation may help and how it may impact education benefits for the Guard and Reserve.
Interested in teaching English as a second language? Consider earning a Certificate for Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages. Learn what it is & what steps to take.
Time to enroll & launch your education adventure! Enrollment process and requirements differ by school. Here’s a guide for veterans.
Student veterans already have what’s needed to succeed in college and can virtually eliminate tuition using your military education benefits. Find out more!
There are many options for college for active duty military. One great option for active duty military is to attend classes on installation.
Everyone knows college costs a lot. You have the GI Bill, but how can you save on out of pocket costs? Here’s a breakdown of the costs for college.
