Over the weekend, California governor Jerry Brown signed 21 bills that will benefit military veterans. Among them is a bill that will allow veterans to continue to use GI Bill benefits while attending California colleges.
More from Patrick McGreevy of the Los Angeles Times:
Gov. Brown Signs Bills to Help Veterans, Create Orange County Cemetery
It’s no secret that veterans entering college for the first time have different needs than the typical student who jumps directly from high school to the university level. Veterans are generally older, are more likely to have a family, and have been living a much different lifestyle.
With those differences in mind, NerdScholar’s Gianna Sen-Gupta has put together a list of tips for the Huffington Post that can help veterans make the right decision about which school to attend.
By Matt C. Peeling
While the ongoing investigation into Corinthian College is exposing the poor management and improper practices of that particular school, the findings are not indicative of all for-profit schools.
By Kirk R. Gray
Special to InMilitaryEducation.com
Each year the Department of Veterans Affairs evaluates the total amount available to you through the Montgomery GI Bill. Those numbers are released about this time each year, and go into effect on October 1st.
As a veteran, you’re already well-equipped with valuable skill sets from your service. Here’s how you can channel them into a degree that will help launch you back into civilian life.
An education is like a vehicle that can help take you down the road to success. As a veteran, you’re already well-equipped with valuable skill sets from your service. Great time management, attention to detail, and self-motivation are all wonderful assets when considering the next step, especially if that includes online education.
By J. Mason
Online Learning Tips Editor
Going back to school after an extended time away is hard, but doing it after being part of the armed forces can be more difficult to deal with.