February 3rd, 2012 | by Lynn Goya | published in Education
The Pat Tillman Foundation offers Tillman Military Scholars competitive scholarships that help veterans complete their undergraduate degrees or funds costs related to their advanced degrees.
December 11th, 2011 | by JoshuaMPatton | published in Education
With the cost of public and private universities increasing every semester, there is a real question for many potential students if the cost of the degree is worth it.
October 9th, 2011 | by JoshuaMPatton | published in Education
For-profit schools are very expensive but accredited schools whose wheelhouse has been online learning. Much their profits have come from government programs like military tuition assistance, veterans’ benefits, and federally-funded student loans.
September 28th, 2011 | by freedom | published in Education
College can be hectic and chaotic for any student, but U.S. military members returning from active duty overseas can face additional challenges.
July 15th, 2011 | by Kristine | published in Education
Olympic College recently dedicated a new facility for helping former servicemembers with their VA benefits.
April 13th, 2011 | by freedom | published in Education
Your children, and perhaps even your spouse, may be eligible for education and training opportunities because of your service to your country.
April 1st, 2011 | by Angela Caban | published in Education
The National Military Family Association has announced that Operation Homefront and the Saban Family Foundation will be introducing the 2011 Saban Military Wife Educational Scholarship.
February 7th, 2011 | by Lynn Goya | published in Education
One of the major reasons that many join the military is to pay for college, yet students often find themselves without the actual cash in hand when they need to pay for their classes. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) just released a program that should help alleviate this problem.
November 13th, 2010 | by Michael | published in Education
The original GI Bill changed the landscape of higher education, providing unprecedented access to veterans and opening the door to college for America’s middle-class. Only time will reveal the testament of the New GI Bill. But it seems, at least partly, that online education is becoming synonymous with military service members and veterans.
September 17th, 2010 | by JoshuaMPatton | published in Education
Once I separated from the military I discovered I was no longer eligible for the GI Bill. The rationalization being since reservists are only on-duty one weekend a month and two weeks in the summer, there is plenty of time for school. The current demands on the Reserve corps, including the activation of the Individual Ready Reserve, were somewhat at odds with this policy.
