Commentary: Recent changes to Education Department data tool help veterans compare schools "In the past, the College Scorecard has relied too much on national averages that are often misleading," writes Diane Auer Jones of the Department of Education.
8 tips to help vets pick the right college The GI Bill is one of the most valuable benefits you'll receive for your military service. So how do you pick a school that will make the most of your GI Bill and avoid going to a college that will waste it?
Everything you need to know about tuition assistance, by service Did you know that you can earn a degree in the military without spending a penny of your own money and without using up any of your GI Bill benefits? Here’s everything you need to know about the rules governing TA, as well as some tips for getting the most out of the benefit.
Online or on campus? Here are 7 things to consider if you’re asking that question If you’re looking for flexibility, online may be your best option. If camaraderie and collaboration matter more, in-person could be the better bet. But there are many other things to think about, too.
Benefits basics: Military tuition assistance How, and where, you can get schooled up while in service.
Benefits basics: Post-9/11 GI Bill and ‘Forever GI Bill’ What education benefits you can use, what you can transfer, and how the process works.
5 critical questions to ask before you go to college You’re about to leave the military armed with a robust set of education benefits, and you’re ready to pursue a college degree. And, if you’re like most other transitioning service members, that step comes with a myriad of questions about where to go, what to study and how to research colleges.
TA: You get the degree, Uncle Sam gets the bill through the military’s Voluntary Education program, you can get tuition assistance, or TA, to cover the cost of your classes, within certain limits.
You can turn your military training into a college degree?! Your military experience alone could be worth up to 20 college credits!
6 ways military families can get help paying for college Believe it or not, military spouses and family members can receive nearly as much help as active-duty service members.
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