In-State vs. Out-Of-State Tuition Changes. There have been some changes to how the GI Bill addresses in-state and out-of-state tuition. Not too long ago, Section 702 of the Veterans Choice Act made it mandatory for all state universities to allow users of the GI Bill in-state status for three years after the Veteran separated from the military. Congress deemed that unfair for veterans who wanted to take a break or get a part-time job while they determined what they wanted to do with their life. New Veteran Choice Act Requirements Changes in Section 702 of the Veterans Choice Act allow the VA to disapprove … Continue reading Using the GI Bill in State Universities

The DEA Program and the Fry Scholarship For some reason, fewer and fewer Veterans are using their VA education benefits, specifically the GI Bill. I wrote an article last year about how great the GI Bill is and how a vet can even use it to pay for a degree at Harvard! This earned scholarship is incredible, but I often mentor transitioning vets and family members who don’t fully understand it. In this article, I will show you the benefits of using it at a State University and for a Technology degree because there are some really neat add-ons that you might not … Continue reading VA College Money for Survivors and Dependents

Use the Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship. For some reason, fewer and fewer Veterans are using their VA education benefits, specifically the GI Bill. I wrote an article last year about how great the GI Bill is and how a vet can even use it to pay for a degree at Harvard! This earned scholarship is incredible, but I often mentor transitioning vets and family members who don’t fully understand it. In this article, I will show you the benefits of using it at a State University and for a Technology degree because there are some really neat add-ons that you might not … Continue reading How To Get an Extra Year from Your GI Bill

Make a goal, show some discipline, and accomplish your dream. If you are considering joining the Army, or any military branch really, we need to have the talk. I’ll just be upfront with you, I wasn’t the smartest brick in the wall when I joined the Army and I didn’t save a dime during my first 4 years. No one gave me the talk. So, pay attention, this could change your life. If you are going to enter the military after high school, as I did, then you probably have no debt and no credit cards. That’s great! You just … Continue reading Save $25,000 in your first Four Years in the Military

A few of the unknown scholarships to help Veterans and their Dependents. So you have the GI Bill, and you might even have DEA if you are 100% Permanent and Total disabled, but that still might not be enough to put yourself and your family through college. What’s a Veteran to do? Don’t underestimate your ability to qualify for and actually win scholarships. Here I have information for 10 scholarships for Veterans (3), SOF members (2), and dependents (7). I hope they help. Let me know if / when the information expires and I’ll update them. Veteran Scholarships: The Purple Heart Scholarship … Continue reading Scholarships for SOF/PH/VFW/Others

You Can Get Rich by Serving in the Military! “You’re just a glorified grunt!” Those were my father’s first words to me after I enlisted at nineteen years of age He wanted me to attend college, and convinced me to try it for a year, confident that I would enjoy the experience and stay. I went. I flunked out. And the following year, still against my father’s advice, I joined the Army. I was raised in a middle-class family and, to be honest, we were comfortable. My father worked hard and had a good job in computer programming. And because … Continue reading How To Be Army Rich

And just about any other school too. The Post 9/11 GI Bill is an incredible Veteran Benefit, but most users don’t understand how great it really is. It can literally pay for your whole four-year degree at Harvard. Really! It’s true! Let me break it down for you. The following information is based on a Veteran qualifying for the full 36 months of the Post 9/11 BI Bill at 100%. If you are unsure what you qualify for, you can contact the VA or reach out to a VA counselor on any US Military base for assistance. GI Bill Basics There are … Continue reading The GI Bill Can Pay For Your Harvard Education

What does being 100 percent permanent and total mean, and what benefits are you entitled to? This article is about the VA rating called 100% Permanent and Total. When a Veteran separates from the military, they can submit for the VA Disability Compensation Pay, and the Veterans Affairs will assess the Veteran’s situation to determine a disability rating which equates to a monthly payment. Additionally, this disability rating can make the Veteran eligible for a number of additional benefits. What is VA Permanent and Total Disability 100%? Also referred to as P&T, this status of disability refers to veterans whose disabilities … Continue reading VA Disability: 100% P&T

In-state vs. out-of-state tuition changes There have been some changes to how the GI Bill addresses in-state and out-of-state tuition. Not too long ago, Section 702 of the Veterans Choice Act made it mandatory for all state universities to allow users of the GI Bill in-state status for three years after the Veteran separated from the military. Congress deemed that unfair for veterans who wanted to take a break or get a part-time job while they determined what they wanted to do with their life. New Veteran Choice Act Requirements Changes in Section 702 of the Veterans Choice Act allow the VA to disapprove … Continue reading Using the GI Bill in State Universities

What is it, and how do you use it? The DoD Skill Bridge program and the Army Career Skills Program (CSP) are initiatives to help transitioning servicemembers find career training opportunities before they exit service. After receiving approval to participate from your chain of command, the chosen company becomes the servicemember’s duty station for the duration of the program. The Army Career Skills Program (CSP) affords transitioning Service Members the opportunity to participate in employment skills training (EST), on-the-job training (OJT), pre- apprenticeships and internships with a high probability of employment in high-demand and highly-skills jobs. Participation must occur within … Continue reading U.S. Army Career Skills Program