Here are some surprising ways troops and vets can cut their student loan debt Even with their military education benefits, one-quarter of veterans using the Post-9/11 GI Bill have federal student loan debt when they graduate. And approximately 200,000 active duty members owe a collective $2.9 billion in student loan debt.
This new law gives vet small business owners surplus federal equipment — for free The Veterans Small Business Enhancement Act allows veteran small business owners to acquire surplus federal equipment, effectively free of charge.
Here’s what the New York Times doesn’t get about veterans groups: Paralyzed Veterans of America A recent article in The New York Times painted veteran service organizations (VSOs) as at odds with each other and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) — an idea I have heard echoed elsewhere that is shortsighted and just plain wrong.
This nonprofit is starting a project to help troops and vets with college "The Veterans Education Project helps student veterans navigate the ever-changing landscape of higher education from a balanced, fair, and nonpartisan perspective."
Commentary: Here’s why vets are a great fit for the restaurant business Often veterans hear, “Thank you for your service.” In 2019, the National Restaurant Association is adding to that, “Now, how can we serve you?”
Train for a high-demand construction career and you could get double paychecks. Here’s how. While the training comes at no cost to the veterans, veterans actually earn wages and benefits as they work through the program. They can even supplement their income with their GI Bill benefits.
Could this government program wipe away all your student loan debt? The Veterans Affairs Department and the Department of Education are working together to make it easier for you to apply to have your loans forgiven. Here are five things you need to know before applying.