If you are retiring or separating from the military and are considering your college degree options, choosing the right degree is an important step. There are so many career fields that reward those with military experience. Will your college degree or certificate program lead you to higher earnings and better opportunity?
The Department of Veterans Affairs offered an education benefit to veterans called VEAP. the Veterans’ Educational Assistance Program. Qualifying veterans were be eligible for a 2-to-1 matching contribution from the government for education benefits. This program offered money for tuition and certain fees for VA-approved programs. Depending on the amount of the student’s VEAP contributions,…
There is an easy way to switch from the Montgomery GI Bill to the Post 9/11 program. Learn how and why to make the change.
With the REMOTE Act Congress will extend the GI Bill protections for student veterans that are still required to take remote classes. This will help many veterans who are attending college, and who have no choice but to still be remote.
This is a list of the top 10 Yellow law schools that participate in the Yellow Ribbon Program, a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) veteran education benefit that can extend GI Bill benefits in cases where the Post-9/11 GI Bill isn’t enough to cover a participating school’s tuition and fees. While attending college is often a…
Vet Success on Campus The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has created the Vet Success on Campus (VSOC) program to help veterans, servicemembers, and their qualified dependents. VSOC aims to help their target populations successfully transition into college life. The ultimate goal is to have VSOC students successfully complete their education and enter into the…
View our list of the Best Colleges for Military Credit Transfer. Save money & time by receiving college credit for your military experience – all while earning a degree.
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.
On October 28, 2020, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) sent emails to those of us who have used, are using, or are eligible to use the GI Bill, notifying us of big changes to the “48-Month Rule” that has applied to some veteran students and beneficiaries.
Summary of all the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) that the VA has answered and posted online regarding Covid-19, veterans education benefits and GI Bill payments.
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.
Congress has introduced bills to avoid coronavirus’ impact on GI Bill rates for student veterans whose schools switched to online classes. Learn more.
Veterans’ preference points apply when agencies use a system to determine the best qualified applicants. Veterans can receive added points. Learn more.
One part of raising children is wondering about how you will pay for college when the day comes. As a military service member, you probably wonder how your service can help. Or, as a veteran, you might be curious about your state and if they offer any tuition waivers for veterans. The good news is, certain states do provide tuition waivers to veterans and sometimes their dependents.
Student veterans already have what’s needed to succeed in college and can virtually eliminate tuition using your military education benefits. Find out more!
Are you thinking about what’s next after the military? Planning your transition and reintegration can be daunting, but there are some steps you can take to make the process less stressful and increase your chances for a successful civilian life. Planning For Change Practically speaking, planning a career change is not unlike a planning military…
Don’t let the seemingly inevitable bureaucratic process glitches stop you. Learn to deal with the GI Bill process issues you will face along the way.
If you are separating, retiring, or deactivating you need to understand what will happen with your healthcare after the military. Learn more.
The Tennessee Promise Scholarship has been expanded to make community college free for all adults in the state of Tennessee. Learn more.
Maximizing Your Thrift Savings Plan Retirement Fund All government employees are uniquely positioned to set themselves up for a great retirement. How? Through the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP). The TSP offers the same type of savings and tax benefits that many private corporations provide their employees under their 401-K plans. (Learn the full ins and…
** Looking for Military Benefits Changes for 2020. Visit MyMilitaryBenefits for the latest here.** With 2019 just around the corner, there will be some changes to some of the military benefits available to those who are or who have served in the military. Military Benefits Changes for 2019 Here is what you can expect: The…
VA Disability Benefits or veterans disability are monetary benefits to veterans for injuries that were aggravated during military service.
After the military you may be eligible to receive unemployment insurance through the Unemployment Compensation for Ex-Servicemembers Program or UCX. Learn more.
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…
