What inspired me to create TransitioningVeteran.com was the amount of information out there on benefits, but the lack of effort to get this information to us veterans. One other benefit that very few even realize exists, is the opportunity to collect GI Bill benefits while On The Job Training. Though some veterans are taking advantage of this benefit, […]
Don’t Let Time Run Out On Your GI Bill Benefits
You have 10 yrs to use Montgomery GI Bill benefits and 15 yrs to use Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits the moment you separate from the military. The moment these years are gone, your eligibility to go to school under these programs is gone. The government will not extend any time for any reason, because […]
5 Questions to Help You Choose College Major – and Career
Ever find yourself enjoying what you do in your military career, but could see yourself doing something different in another field, or numerous fields? GI Bill benefits are your valuable ticket to doing just that. Unfortunately, deciding what to study in college may be a bit of a struggle; there might be numerous fields you […]
Why College Accreditation is Very Important
Knowing you have GI Bill benefits to cover the cost of tuition for school should make the decision to attend college easier. But at a time when the government is cracking down on some for-profit schools that put marketing ahead of education, many veterans fail to note what they’ll get in return from the college […]
Another Test that Can Earn You College Credit
In my last column, I talked about the College-Level Examination Program tests that can earn you college credit for things you already know. But if you want to earn credit in a subject for which there is no CLEP test, there’s another nationally recognized option: DSST (formerly DANTES Subject Standardized Tests) exams, designed by the […]
Which Type of School Will Meet Your Needs?
Veterans can receive a lot of money via the GI Bill, but the type of school you choose to attend plays a role in how far that money will go — and you definitely don’t want to waste your benefits on a school that turns out to be wrong for you. Here’s a guide to […]
Save Time, Money with CLEP Exams
Whether you’re still in uniform or have already separated, you may be looking for a way to earn college credit that will have minimal impact on your busy schedule. Wouldn’t it be nice to be able to learn about a subject on your own time without having to attend classes and earn college credit by […]
More States Offering In-State Tuition to Veterans
Did You Know? The difference between resident tuition and non-resident tuition costs could be thousands of dollars. Although many states have come on board with offering non-resident veterans in-state tuition costs for public colleges, some states have yet to create any legislature to help veterans. However, thanks to the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs who […]
Age, Confidence Issues Shouldn’t keep You from a Degree
Think you are too old to attend college, or think you may not fit in? Veterans of all ages are heading to college, and recently the Federal program known as VRAP (Veterans Retraining Assistance Program) helped older veterans return back to school. For some of you, going back to school sounds great, but you may […]
Study Abroad Offers Many Advantages – and GI Bill can cover it
If you’re going to college, you have probably seen postings around campus or advertisements in the course catalog offering you the incredible experience of studying abroad. Your first thought may be, “I’ve already traveled enough with the military,” but don’t dismiss the opportunity out of hand. This kind of travel is completely different. While attending […]
