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How to get the most out of your veteran education benefits

Getting a degree doesn’t have to break the bank.

Stackable degree programs are perfect for military veterans

On average, a member of the military takes seven years to earn an associate’s degree; between training, field exercises, deployments, and … Continued

By Paul Szoldra Mar 29, 2021

Culture

Marine captain to elite university: Pay my tuition

It's a bold strategy, Cotton.

By Justin Burgess Nov 2, 2020

Going back to school on the GI Bill? Learn from those who did it the hard way

If you’re an active-duty member of the military with some spare time for education or a recently-transitioned vet, chances are you’re looking to spend that sweet Post-9/11 GI Bill money...

By Paul Szoldra Oct 28, 2020

News

A San Diego man bilked $30 million out of the VA using ‘fake students’ in one of the largest GI Bill fraud cases ever

The owner of a technical training school in San Diego is going to prison for being, well, shady as all hell.

By Lizann Lightfoot Oct 19, 2020

Veterans Benefits

Don’t let your GI Bill go to waste

As a service member, you know that you qualify for GI Bill benefits that help pay for up to 36 months of higher education. But here’s something you may not...

By Lizann Lightfoot Apr 13, 2020

Education

Here’s how military spouses can finish their education while on the move

There are a million ways that military life can hold you back from a meaningful career while your spouse is … Continued

By Reuters Staff Dec 10, 2019

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University of Phoenix to pay $191 million for lying to troops about its close ties with major companies

The university had falsely advertised that it had a relationships with AT&T Inc, Yahoo!, Microsoft Corp and Twitter Inc which could lead to jobs for students.

By Steve Devane, The Fayetteville Observer Jul 10, 2019

Veterans Benefits

The Pentagon is delaying a change to its GI Bill benefit transfer policy that would have screwed its longest-serving troops

The change would have prevented soldiers and other service members with more than 16 years of service from transferring their Post-9/11 G.I. Bill benefits to eligible family members

By Richard Sisk, Military.com Dec 9, 2018

Health & Fitness

More Than Half Of Wounded, Sick, And Injured Post-9/11 Veterans Are Rated Obese

Editor’s Note: This article by Richard Sisk originally appeared on Military.com, a leading source of news for the military and veteran community. A new … Continued

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