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4 Tips When Selecting Online Education

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I'm a long haul truck driver constantly on the road all over the country, but I want to use my GI Bill benefits to go back to school. What should I be looking for when I consider an online college degree? I enjoy driving now but I can't see raising a family this way. Can you recommend a few pointers? Thank you, Tom.

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A great question, Tom. Your circumstances are far from unique. Thousands of people work or possess commitments that prohibit setting the steady sch [...]

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4 Tips for the Working GI Bill Student

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After reviewing my finances including my mortgage and car payment, the Post 9-11 GI Bill isn't enough to pay my bills and school. Is it really possible to work full time and attend college? I have two friends saying no. I can't see myself working this warehouse job for the rest of my life. Thanks, Kevin

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Kevin, this is a serious question facing many Americans today, not just veterans. [...]

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Will New Changes to the GI Bill Hurt You?

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Shouldn’t there be concern if a state’s public university’s tuition is over $17,500? Then what? Is the rest out of pocket? Seems to me like more and more schools may opt out from Yellow Ribbon if, in fact, it’s going to cost them more and become more of a hassle. Thank you, Adam


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Thank you for a great question which I delayed answering for quite some time. Major GI Bill changes are taking effect this school year and right up until this month the results remained in doubt. Following initial passage of the congres [...]

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Why Use the GI Bill for Courses I Know?

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I am a combat medic and now find that I am not employable in the civilian medical arena without more training at a basic level. I fear that I will be bored to tears and waste years of my life without working. When I get out of the Army at the beginning of next year, where can I go to work using my skills? Thanks, Josh.

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Josh, thank you for a question that identifies real challenges facing returning veterans. First, the very short answer is that without some type [...]

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Using GI Bill education benefits is akin to buying a new car

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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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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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Use GI Bill wisely to grasp a solid career

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My friends from high school appear to be 'wasting' their educational opportunities. Several of my classmates now have college degrees and are working at jobs requiring no education or they are still unemployed. I don't want to waste my GI Bill benefits. Are some educational areas better than others? Thank you Jeff

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Jeff, thank you for a very important question. A college education is an investment. Before committing time and money, the smart student will do, at [...]

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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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