Using the GI Bill in State Universities
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.… Continue reading Using the GI Bill in State Universities
VA College Money for Survivors and Dependents
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,… Continue reading VA College Money for Survivors and Dependents
How To Get an Extra Year from Your GI Bill
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,… Continue reading How To Get an Extra Year from Your GI Bill
Save $25,000 in your first Four Years in the Military
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… Continue reading Save $25,000 in your first Four Years in the Military
Scholarships for SOF/PH/VFW/Others
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… Continue reading Scholarships for SOF/PH/VFW/Others
How To Be Army Rich
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… Continue reading How To Be Army Rich
The GI Bill Can Pay For Your Harvard Education
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… Continue reading The GI Bill Can Pay For Your Harvard Education
VA Disability: 100% P&T
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… Continue reading VA Disability: 100% P&T
Using the GI Bill in State Universities
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.… Continue reading Using the GI Bill in State Universities
U.S. Army Career Skills Program
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… Continue reading U.S. Army Career Skills Program
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