Finding Military-Friendly Schools
By Erin Hasinger
January 10, 2008 There are plenty of elements to take into consideration when someone with military experience is thinking about college. Lots of schools cater to veterans, and here we’ve outlined a few of the top factors to keep in mind when searching for a military-friendly school: GI Bill
If you plan to receive educational benefits through the Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB) program, make sure the schools you consider are approved educational providers. Check out http://inquiry.vba.va.gov/weamspub/buildSearchInstitutionCriteria.do for the VA’s list of approved programs. Get more than $49,000 a year for your education! Click here to » Read More

Searching for Military Scholarships
By Erin Hasinger
January 14, 2008
A great source of financial aid for college students is the highly sought-after scholarship. A scholarship is one of the best ways to pay for college because it never has to be repaid and a legitimate scholarship doesn’t require any kind of fee. Millions of dollars are offered every year, and it’s free money, yours for the taking. Scholarships are especially important to military service personnel when military aid, such as tuition assistance or GI Bill benefits, does not cover the full cost of education.
Scholarships are offered to nearly everyone in » Read More

New Changes to the GI Bill
By Erin Hasinger When the Post-9/11 Veterans Education Assistance Act of 2008 was developed, it changed the face of the GI Bill, bringing with it even more exciting benefits for veterans. The new GI Bill offers extra benefits for those serving after September 11, 2001, and covers education that starts on or after August 1, 2009. The new bill does not have an enrollment fee.
Under this new bill, veterans and servicemen and women can receive a host of educational benefits, including paid tuition and fees, $1,000 yearly stipend for books and other supplies and a » Read More

There are many universities and colleges that are genuine, and there are specific issues to be aware of, and that can help you make a wise choice. There are some things to watch for in finding a school for you to attend, and some things that you should be aware about. There are times when part of the classes you have taken don’t always qualify for credit, or qualify for less credit at your new school but that all depends. Most schools give credit for most certified classes, » Read More

All field medics in the Marine Corps are Navy trained medical corpsmen who serve as Navy personnel in Marine Units. Once you have trained and successfully completed the US Navy Field Medic education program, then you will complete a 7-week training course held at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina before being assigned to a US Marine Corps Unit. The Marine Corps utilizes the FMSS training to give the Navy Trained Corpsmen the ability to transition into serving in the Marine Corps. Every Marine Corps Servicemember has certain traditions that apply » Read More

Serving on active duty is a challenge, but if you have anyplace on your base that you can access a computer, then the potential for you to attend school becomes available. Taking classes while serving in a battle zone is not for the faint of heart, it is difficult, and finding time to study is even more challenging, but with Internet delivery it IS possible. It doesn’t matter if you are in the National Guard, Marine Corps, Navy, Army, Air Force, or United States Coast Guard, there » Read More

There are many different things you can do serving in the Navy. You are tasked to perform as a part of the most technologically advanced Navy in the world. You will serve as a leader, a counselor, a motivator, and a member of an elite officer force. Enlisting in the Navy is a good way to get an education. But another method is to participate in ROTC reserve officers training while you attend college classes. When you graduate, you will have an opportunity for service with the US Navy. » Read More

Many people scoffed at the idea of military institutions creating a community college from scratch, but the Air Force has become a leader in this area, creating a model for the other services to emulate. One of the leaders in education is the United States Air Force. They pioneered education in many ways when they established the Air Force Community College in the 1970’s. Air Force Community College is also known by the lofty title of Air Force University. It was formed and serves to assist in the training » Read More

The USMAP program is a structured, formal training program. Participation in the USMAP apprenticeship program does not require you to make any off duty investment of hours. It is a program that offers a lot of different benefits to the individual, as well as to the Federal Government. It is for active duty Marine Corps, Coast Guard, or Navy Servicemembers, and it is a program that gives them a chance to complete different civilian apprenticeship elements while doing their jobs on active duty. It is a morale booster and » Read More

As times change and new options become available, it is a great idea to be aware of what is available in the educational marketplace. If you are serious about reaching your goals, and doing so in a timely fashion, then making and sticking to an educational plan is essential. One element is knowing what your educational goals and plans will be is to have updated, real time information. Things change, we are priviledged to live in a fast paced society, where things change from minute to minute, and there » Read More