August 18, 2011
A new study shows student veterans are far more likely to have considered suicide than civilian students. Find out how veterans organizations are helping vets make the transition back to school.
As of Aug. 1, 2011, a number of changes to the Post-9/11 GI Bill went into effect. If you are a currently enrolled student using those benefits, check our flow chart to see if you might be affected.
May 03, 2011
Military education benefits can provide one-on-one tutoring for the whole military family. Find out how to take advantage of these benefits.
April 20, 2011
Marines proudly talk about amassing degrees and certifications, thanks to military education benefits such as the GI Bill. "Very few people from my neck of the woods have had this opportunity," says one.
March 01, 2011
Many servicemembers and veterans find navigating their education benefits difficult. Veterans David Renza and Edmund Lizotte have made a career--and a book--out of helping others to use their military education benefits to earn college degrees.
January 27, 2011
Jeff Dunn always planned to get a college degree and separated from the Army to do so. What he didn't plan for was the recession, which spurred him to use his remaining military education benefits to earn his MBA.
January 12, 2011
Although GI Bill schools are getting paid three times as quickly this year, some veterans have yet to see a living stipend check or deposit this semester. Who's to blame?
January 05, 2011
Veteran's Affairs counselors are at several colleges or universities' campuses offering educational services as part of the pilot program VetSuccess. Learn what steps veterans at other schools can take to succeed educationally without VetSuccess.
December 10, 2010
GI Bill benefits expire and some things you can't just do over. This veteran cautions others to take advantage of their military education benefits before it's too late.
November 16, 2010
When making the military to civilian transition, one thing that is on every new veteran's mind is employment or worse--unemployment. Find out how the veterans' unemployment rates compare to non-veterans' rates and which programs and benefits can help veterans transitioning out of the military into civilian jobs.
November 16, 2010
Veterans considering making the military to civilian transition should know two things: this economy isn't the same as when they joined the military, and more education means a better chance of being employed.
November 15, 2010
Transitioning out of the military is challenging for a lot of veterans. Find out where veteran jobs are, who is hiring vets, and three solid strategies for making the military to civilian career transition a little easier.
November 10, 2010
In honor of Veteran's Day, find out more about how veterans are faring today in this look at the transition from military to civilian life. Learn more about where veterans work, the types of education they pursue, and more.
October 21, 2010
Military education benefits and career training programs through the U.S. Navy helped Christopher Otto to complete his associate's degree and two vocational apprenticeships with civilian certifications. Find out how he combined benefits that pay with benefits that pay off.
September 30, 2010
A new book by veterans David Renza and Edmund Lizotte aims to make military education benefits much less scary. Check out what helpful information these two vets have to share about navigating college admissions and paying for schools.
Find out how former Naval Career Counselor Daphne Brune is using her military education benefits--with all the perks--to complete her Bachelor in Business Administration.
September 21, 2010
The upcoming MyCAA program changes for military education benefits for spouses is stirring up some controversy. Find out why some object to these changes.
September 14, 2010
Recent changes to the GI Bill and MyCAA programs mean that servicemembers and their spouses now need to take the time to learn how to best apply their military education benefits. Find out how Captain Robert Hill of the USAF and his wife Lori are making benefits work in their family.
September 01, 2010
What's the best way to let veterans know about their GI Bill benefits? Marketing via NASCAR. Find out what this new partnership means and how the word is spreading about military education benefits.