From the Marine Corps to college transitioning from the service to higher education
The recent wars in Iraq and Afghanistan have taken a heavy toll on our military's population. Many returning service members, in preparing to leave the Armed Forces, decide to pursue higher learning. However, education benefits for veterans, while a source of much discussion, also give rise to...
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Lanham, MD
Rowan & Littlefield
[2014]
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| 505 | 0 | |a Getting started -- Which school is best for me? -- Research tools -- What should I look for in a school? -- Admissions process -- Cost and payment resources -- Prior learning credit -- Standardized admissions tests -- Free subject matter study support -- Troops to Teachers (TTT) -- On-the-job training and apprenticeship programs -- Army and Navy credentialing opportunities on-line (COOL) -- VA programs -- Random service member and spousal-based programs and organizations -- Appendix 1: Websites -- Appendix 2: Commonly used acronyms -- Appendix 3: Education center contact information. | |
| 520 | |a The recent wars in Iraq and Afghanistan have taken a heavy toll on our military's population. Many returning service members, in preparing to leave the Armed Forces, decide to pursue higher learning. However, education benefits for veterans, while a source of much discussion, also give rise to much frustration and confusion. This guide simplies the transition process. Designed to help Marines navigate the world of higher education and tier available state and federal benefits, this guide will better prepare veterans for tackling their new mission: college. The easy-to-follow format will assist Marines in furthering their educational goals and allow them to get the most out of the available resources. | ||
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