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MyCAA Revises Their Military Spouse Tuition Benefits
Posted on Jul 22, 2010.
After a comprehensive review, the Department of Defense (DoD) rolled out a newly restructured military spouse career advancement account (MyCAA) to begin October 25, 2010 at 8 a.m. EDT.
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Law School Assistance for Veterans
Posted on Jul 16, 2010.
In addition to existing programs like the Post 9/11 GI Bill and the Yellow Ribbon Program, veterans have the unique opportunity to gain a quality education at no cost to them through scholarships and grants. There are many private scholarships available to veterans pursuing an education. The scholarships can either be general scholarships or tailored [...]
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10 Benefits of Online Education to Military Students
Posted on Mar 05, 2010.
Online universities and military personnel are a match made in heaven. With the hectic schedules and changing locations active duty face; the chance of deployment for reserve; and the challenges of reestablishment for veterans; online education is an attractive option for military students from all walks of life. The dependents and spouses of military personnel are attracted to distance learning as well from having to move so often.
If you’re a student seeking a military-friendly college for your future education, consider the following top 10 Benefits of Online Education to Military Students. You’ll find many online universities are equipped with the staff to help with military financial aid and other military needs due to the extensive popularity of distance learning in the military student community.
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The National Association of Veterans Upward Bound Project
Posted on Jan 19, 2010.
The U.S. Department of Education sponsors a free-to-the-veteran education program to assist low-income, disabled, and first-generation college bound veterans which is designed to help them “knock the rust off of their academic skills” and then enroll in the school of their choice. There are approximately 46 such Veterans Upward Bound (VUB) programs located throughout the United States and Puerto Rico. The best way to find out if there is a VUB program in a specific city or state is to go to the National Association of Veterans Upward Bound Project Personnel website.
The National Association of Veterans Upward Bound Project Personnel (NAVUBPP) is the professional association for Veterans Upward Bound (VUB) staff personnel. Veterans Upward Bound projects, supported by NAVUBPP, are designed to help develop the personal potential of military veterans. The VUB staff and instructors assist veterans by improving, developing upon, and extending the educational access of opportunities that veterans are eligible for. This is determined through academic needs assessment, instruction, enrichment, and other academic support activities.
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Guide to Military Friendly Colleges and Universities
Posted on Jan 18, 2010.
The 3rd Annual Guide to Military Friendly Colleges and Universities is now available to view. This guide includes colleges and universities gathered together from the editors of the KMI Media Group that provide military-friendly benefits, programs, and support. This uniform, pertitent information should help prospective students select a school to begin or continue their advanced education. Some of the schools in the guide offer a broad range of educational choices; others are highly specialized.