Download or read book Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges written by and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 1188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Servicemember s Guide to a College Degree written by Larry J. Anderson and published by Stackpole Books. This book was released on 2002 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The complete guide on how to obtain a college degree while in the service Loads of tips on how to be academically successful This one guide contains the four military services's civilian education programs-how the system works, how to apply, how to take examinations for advanced credit, and how to get academic credit for military service. Additionally, it has information on educational goal setting; developing an educational program; lists of accredited colleges that accept active-duty servicemembers; how to use education centers, the Internet, and other online courses for distance learning; and complete lists of websites and addresses.
Download or read book From the Army to College written by Jillian Ventrone and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2015-09-28 with total page 261 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Today’s soldiers are highly motivated to serve, but face numerous challenges, especially considering the sacrifices they have made over the past decade of war. As the service branches face budget cuts and draw downs, soldiers need to be aware of the resources and options available to help make them more competitive for promotion or more credible for potential civilian-sector employers. From the Army to College: Transitioning from the Service to Higher Education fulfills this need by serving as a long-term reference manual that will support soldiers throughout their higher education or vocational pursuits and assist with navigating the available funding resources. Aspiring civilians looking to join the Army, soldiers already on active duty, or those transitioning into the civilian sector will gain invaluable information to help them properly prepare, plan, and perform the tasks necessary for a successful transition into the world of education. If a soldier’s goal is to expand his or her credentials through education or training, this book is the definitive field manual.
Download or read book A Question of Quality and Value written by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Armed Services. Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Educational Benefits and Officer commissioning Opportunities Available to U S Military Servicemembers written by Michael R. Thirtle and published by RAND Corporation. This book was released on 2001 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This report provides background and contextual information for a more comprehensive Rand report that explores ways of attracting college-eligible youth into the military.
Download or read book The Post 9 11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008 written by and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 6 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Value of Education for Veterans at Public Private and For profit Colleges and Universities written by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Servicemember s Guide to a College Degree written by Larry J. Anderson and published by Stackpole Books. This book was released on 2002-09-01 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The complete guide on how to obtain a college degree while in the service. Loads of tips on how to be academically successful.
Download or read book What s Next for Student Veterans written by David DiRamio and published by The National Resource Center for The First-Year Experience. This book was released on 2017-12-21 with total page 265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With the passage of the Post-9/11 GI Bill in 2008, more than 1.4 million service members and their families became eligible for higher education benefits, and veterans from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan enrolled in colleges and universities in record numbers. The first wave of research about these new student veterans focused primarily on describing their characteristics and the transition from military service to civilian life and the college campus. This new edited collection presents findings from the second wave of research about student veterans, with a focus on data-driven evidence of academic success factors, including persistence, retention, degree completion, and employment after college. An invaluable resource for educators poised to enter the next phase of supporting military-connected college students.
Download or read book Master the ASVAB Basics Overview of U S Military Opportunities written by Peterson's and published by Peterson's. This book was released on 2010-07-01 with total page 16 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here you can access important facts and figures on enlisted opportunities in the U.S. military. Updated content on enlistment programs and contracts, military training, servicemembers opportunity colleges, and pay and benefits are all included in this helpful e-book.
Download or read book Balancing Life and Education While Being a Part of a Military Family written by Jillian Ventrone and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2017-02-15 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Military spouse education is an often overlooked topic. With the proliferation of service member programs and benefits, and the spotlight on them, it is not uncommon for spouses to neglect looking into their own educational opportunities and benefits. The hectic life of a military family also often complicates the process of attending an institution of higher education, for spouses. There are numerous programs and benefits that a spouse may have access to, but they are difficult to find and navigate properly. Balancing Life and Education While Being a Part of a Military Family: A Guide to Navigating Higher Education for the MilitarySpouse attempts to highlight these possibilities and inform and assure this population that attaining an education is possible regardless of location or current circumstances. Numerous programs and benefits are described, as well as the best way to go about using them. Detailed instructions are illustrated to make the process of obtaining an education easier and to give spouses more confidence in pursing their own education. In addition, the specific considerations of military family life are addressed along with these instructions. Education is really important, and a lot of times military spouses aren’t aware of the opportunities and resources available to them to pursue it. The authors of From theNavy to College: Transitioning from the Service to Higher Education and From the Army to College: Transitioning from the Service to Higher Education have put together a clear guidebook will make the process easy, accessible, and understandable. They offer clear advice and information about resources available to spouses of service members, creating a go-to guide for pursuing higher education.
Download or read book From the Marine Corps to College written by Jillian Ventrone and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2014-10-16 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Iraq and Afghanistan Wars have taken a harsh toll on our military’s population. Some service members come back from combat ready for a change of pace, others get caught up in the draw down currently occurring within the services. Many of these service members decide to pursue higher education. Veterans’ education benefits are a source of much discussion, but often hard to decipher. From the Marine Corps to College: Transitioning from the Service to Higher Education aims to simplify this process. Designed to help Marines navigate the world of higher education and their available state and federal benefits, this accessible guide will better prepare veterans for tackling their new mission: college. From the Marine Corps to College can be read as a book from cover-to-cover, or as a reference manual section-by-section. The easy to follow format will assist Marines in furthering their educational goals.
Download or read book From the Navy to College written by Jillian Ventrone and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2015-01-22 with total page 261 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the Navy to College: Transitioning from the Service to Higher Education is an education and career reference guide for Sailors looking to join the Navy, already on active duty, or transitioning into the civilian sector. Serving as a long-term support guide for Sailors seeking further education and training, this book will enable Sailors hoping to pursue higher education and vocational training to navigate and understand all possible options. From getting started to degree completion, all available funding resources to help cover costs and Navy-based program options are detailed for the reader in order to assist throughout the course of an individual’s chosen path. The Navy offers numerous programs for its service members while on active duty, but very few sailors are aware of the variety of those options or how to take advantage of them. No Navy manual exists that details these programs, outlines eligibility parameters, or describes the admissions process. From the Navy to College aims to correct this problem by disseminating the needed information in one easily accessible reference. Arming readers with the tools for success, this work is a necessary resource for all Sailors and Navy counseling personnel.
Download or read book Voluntary Military Education Programs written by United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Appropriations. Subcommittee on Defense and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book DoD Education Benefits written by George A. Scott and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 2011-08 with total page 33 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Called to Serve written by Florence A. Hamrick and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2012-11-05 with total page 323 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Called to Serve Over the past several years, veteran enrollment in universities, community colleges, and vocational programs has increased dramatically. Called to Serve offers academics and administrators a handbook highlighting the most current research, program initiatives, and recommendations for creating policies and services that can help student veterans and service members succeed, including: Strategies for organizing and staffing services for veterans and service members Suggestions for creating institutional infrastructures and policies related to enrollment, transfer, and degree completion Frameworks for working with service members with physical, emotional, and learning disabilities Praise for Called to Serve "An excellent resource tool for key university leadership who desire to support the success of incoming and current student veterans." —Renee T. Finnegan, colonel (retired), executive director, Military Initiatives and Partnerships, Office of the President, University of Louisville "One of the more compelling issues of our time is the integration of returning veterans and service members into our society following their service to our country. This handbook will be a critical tool in guiding higher education professionals in developing strategies to ensure their success in college." —Kevin Kruger, president, NASPA–Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education "This timely book explains and presents a new meaning of 'called to service.' The issues and vignettes bring to life real situations that will be facing all campuses. I highly recommend this valuable resource to those looking forward and not back." —Gregory Roberts, executive director, ACPA–College Student Educators International "I have waited over forty years for such a comprehensive handbook to be written about the challenges, opportunities, and rewards that are associated with providing higher education to America's veterans—our future leaders. Well done." —Robert E. Wallace, Vietnam veteran and executive director, Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S., Washington Office
Download or read book From the Air Force to College written by Jillian Ventrone and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2016-04-11 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Making the transition from the military to higher education can be tricky from a variety of perspectives. With clear advice and information about resources, this is the go-to guide for Air Force members moving on to higher education.
