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Just discharged from the Marines, I cannot find a job and want to attend school using my military education benefits. College selection is confusing. I can take courses at my local community college for much less than I can take courses online or at 'regular colleges'. What am I missing? Thank you, Chris.
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Chris, you are not missing a thing and you are making a smart choice for your future. Higher education is a very competitive and, at times, confusing marketpl
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Using GI Bill education benefits is akin to buying a new car
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Rural Area? 5 suggestions for veteran GI Bill education
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I was just discharged from the Marines and can't find a job anywhere. I live in a rural area and don't really want to leave home. Is there anything I can study or do that will allow me to find work? My mom keeps telling me to learn something like medical record keeping. Thank you, Brad.
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According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the highest employment in
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Should the soldier or family members use GI Bill Benefits?
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My name is Eric. I am halfway through an Army career. Our children are all in school and my wife wants to become a nurse. I have an associate degree but want to retire with at least a bachelor's degree. Should I save my GI Bill benefits to help put our children through college and use Army benefits or should my wife use my GI Bill benefits and we save for the kids. Any suggestions?
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Eric, your question highlights the decisions facing many of today's military fa
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Considering teaching at the college level?
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I am leaving the Army after eight years of active duty and I am attracted to the academic life. I taught young officers in a classroom setting. I enjoy teaching and interacting with seriously interested students. I have a good scientific undergraduate degree and some work toward a master's degree along with all of my new GI Bill benefits. Am I missing something, Andy.
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Congratulations on your enthusiasm and competitiveness. I recently attended graduate school co
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Do poor English skills mean college under the GI Bill isn't for me?
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I was just discharged from the Marines. My English isn't too good. I grew up in a Spanish speaking family and neighborhood. I think this is hurting my job search and certainly doesn't make me college material so the GI Bill can't help either. Any ideas? Thanks, Jaime.
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Jaime, thank you for your question. With a bit of effort and education, convert what you see as a liability in this weak economy into a strong asset. From your Marine travels, you k [...]
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Top 6 steps to take when GI Bill benefits expire
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I am a retired Air Force NCO, 1973-1993. All I see is the Post 9-11 Transference of the GI Bill. I know I fall under the old bill. Do I have the ability to transfer anything I have left to my daughter? And how can I find out what I have left in any benefits? Thank You, Francis
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Francis, thank you for both your question and the opportunity to address a major challenge faced by the Department of Veterans Affairs. Far too many veterans remain uncert [...]
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Top 4 employment areas in hospital administration after using the GI Bill
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My husband just retired from the Army. I am using his GI Bill benefits and the Yellow Ribbon Program to take a few courses online toward a business degree. I am interested in health care from a business, not a provider, perspective. Does it make sense to direct my undergraduate degree toward health care? Thanks, Claudia.
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Thank you, Claudia. My question to you is why not combine both interests into a degree in [...]
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5 steps to becoming a farmer using GI Bill benefits
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I am at a loss. I grew up in very small Midwest town and now I find myself living in a fairly big Northeast city. I had a rough time in Iraq. Now, I'm floating around several jobs and I can't find a fit. Can my GI Bill benefits be used to find something? Roger
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A tough and interesting question, but I do have a suggestion that may appeal to you, Roger. Your GI Bill benefits are not an answer; but rather, a tool to be used for discovery and advancement. A friend
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3 work steps toward becoming a chef or restaurant owner
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This may sound crazy but I want to be a chef. I know it is a long difficult road but I have really gotten into the whole local food thing and cooking. Someday, I want to open a restaurant after I get some experience. Can the Post 9-11 GI Bill help me? David
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David, pursue your passion. You are choosing a challenging but popular career. The Post 9-11 GI Bill may provide assistance. A friend grew up with a family restaurant started nearly 100 years ago; yet, he fe
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Is college worth the investment?
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I'm in the Coast Guard and just returned from Iraq. I was thinking of using my Post 9-11 GI Bill to attend college. My mom and stepfather are telling me that attending college is a waste of time and I should go out and get a job. They tell me that college is expensive and doesn't teach a thing about real life. Are they right? Brian
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Brian, college is for nearly everyone. Your parents present a commonly-heard argument. Sadly, I hear this comment with increasing f
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