I have been in the United States Air Force for the last 4 years of my life. During that time, I have had a wide variety of experiences, have seen numerous places that I never thought I would see, and have been able to do ...read more
by Erik M. Dell
One of the most rewarding ways to attain a degree is to join the military. By serving in the armed forces you gain valuable life experience that others don't get. You learn the values of leadership, responsibility, and i...read more
by Ted Sherman
I can't speak for the situation now, but I was fortunate to be among those who were the first recipients of the GI Bill. It was passed during World War II for those who served between 1941 and 1946. The amount of free educ...read more
by Mark Butler
After having spent 30 years in the United States Navy and during that time I have traveled around the world, visited many places I never thought I would see and some I never want to see again. I've met and worked with som...read more
by Vonda Sines
Recent information from the Veterans Administration suggests that former military members aren't taking advantage of all their educational benefits. According to the February 4 issue of Military Times, 95 percent of all...read more
One of the most popular methods for using your military service as a way to pay for college expenses is through the ROTC program. The key benefit of this program is that most colleges have an ROTC branch on their campus; w...read more
Some things to keep in mind when considering paying for college through military service: Though not a bad idea, remember that depending what school you intend to go to, the military may not cover all of your college tuiti...read more
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