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6 Benefits of the American Opportunity Tax Credit
Posted on Mar 19, 2010.
See if you’re eligible for hundreds to thousands of additional dollars in tuition assistance from the AOTC Program
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Completing Your Post 911 GI Bill Application- Three Steps
Posted on Mar 01, 2010.
Are you considering applying for the Post 9/11 GI Bill in the near future to get your education started at a military friendly school? The Department of Veteran Affairs outlines 3 steps to completing what can be a frustrating and time exhausting process. Veterans Benefits GI Bill is here to guide you through these 3 steps.
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The Top 25 Military Friendly Colleges for 2010
Posted on Feb 04, 2010.
Who made the cut? Click below to learn more about 2010’s top Military Friendly colleges and universities
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The Post 9/11 GI Bill in 2010
Posted on Jan 06, 2010.
Yesterday, the VA processed 8,716 Post 9/11 GI Bill applications and 8,220 applications to other military benefit programs. This is a jump from the amount being processed weekly just a couple months ago. In addition, they have closed the call centers on Thursdays and Fridays to open up staff to process the applications faster. While this is not the most optimal situation, already improvements are being shown for the Post 9/11 GI Bill in 2010.
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Financial Aid for Every Student
Posted on Jan 03, 2010.
Financial aid is available in several different forms, including scholarships, grants, and loans. Military students also benefit from the Post 9/11 GI Bill. The following is a quick guide to the financial aid options available.
Scholarships
Scholarships may be provided by the school or by a third party. They typically involve the student meeting certain criteria (grade point average, ethnicity, type of major, hobbies, etc.) and writing an essay. Essays are judged and then the scholarships are divvied to the students that show the most need and academic potential. Scholarships do not need to be paid back.