Education
Effects of Sequester on Tuition Assistance
Designed by Congress as a measure so drastic that it would never be allowed to happen, the sequestration of funds in the government that went into effect on the first of March has gone into effect and now each political side is trying to spin its effects in a storm of bravado and inaction that could possibly last until mid-term elections next … Read more…
Vets Encouraged to Seek Counseling Degrees
A new program at Newton's Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology is encouraging veterans to pursue careers in psychology, therapy and other mental health-related careers, The Boston Globe … [Read more...]
College Veteran Benefits Often Confusing
High school seniors may face some stressful moments when applying for college, but veterans undergo a unique period of anxiety when sending out their own applications. While traditional students have … [Read more...]
Educational Benefits for Post-Vietnam Vets
Education is very important to the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for older veterans, the Post-Vietnam Veterans Educational Assistance Program (VEAP) may be able to offer educational benefits. … [Read more...]
In-state Tuition Rates Denied to GI Bill Students
Veterans across the country are angry with numerous universities' decisions to uphold policies that deem veteran students ineligible for in-state benefits. The decisions have forced hundreds of … [Read more...]
Education Benefits for Spouses and Dependents
Did you know that as a spouse or dependent of a service member, you are able to transfer all or a portion of the Post 9/11 bill for education? Any unused benefits may be transferred to a spouse or … [Read more...]
Yellow Ribbon Tuition Assistance
Do you qualify for additional education benefits? If you haven’t heard of the Yellow Ribbon Program, it is a provision to the current Post 9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance. The program was … [Read more...]
Poaching VA Benefits: For-Profit Universities Eager for Veterans
By: Joshua M. Patton (IAVA Member)It was in the spring of 2007 when I enrolled my first soldier deployed in Iraq. I worked for a for-profit university, enrolling students in degree programs … [Read more...]
Sesame Street and Military Children
Sesame Street Resources for Military Children. Once again, the Sesame Workshop has developed a new collection of resources for military families with children. This new program is designed to help … [Read more...]
Hoofs, Boots, and Big Dreams
The Wounded Warrior Equestrian Program (WWEP) is a budding organization with big dreams. It aspires to bring together therapeutic riding programs and horse rescue centers across the United States in … [Read more...]
My GI Bill: Yesterday and Today
By David JenkinsIt was roughly 1995 when I decided to go back to school. I was tired of breaking my back in construction and doing odd jobs. I wanted to get educated and put it to use as in a … [Read more...]
