6 Online Schools that Offer Military Financial Aid April 19, 2013 | Marcus Varner | Leave a comment It is no secret that many enter military service because of the GI Bill (among many reasons, of course). And that comes as no surprise: having most or all of your college education paid for is a big deal. But what many servicemen and servicewomen might not realize is that the GI Bill, and other… Read More
Grand Canyon University Online Makes Bachelors Degrees Easier for Coast Guard January 16, 2013 | Marcus Varner | Leave a comment More and more, online schools are trying to find ways to better serve the men and women who sacrifice years of their lives to serve the United States of America. Recently, Grand Canyon University Online followed this trend by joining the Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges Degree Network System (or SOCCOAST), which is a network of colleges… Read More
Colleges give grants to Navy vets March 12, 2010 | Marcus Varner | Leave a comment Universities across the nation participate in the Yellow Ribbon Program, allowing Navy veterans to obtain a college degree for free in many instances. “The Navy really encourages its members to get an education,” says Diane Johnson, education analyst at ClassesandCareers.com, a free college information service. “Enlisted members of the Navy can receive financial aid that… Read More
Surge troops to earn degrees while deployed January 26, 2010 | Adam Sorensen | Leave a comment U.S. soldiers and their families are still reeling from President Barack Obama’s newest announcement to send 30,000 more troops to Afghanistan. Many soon-to-be-deployed soldiers, however, are already planning to use their downtime overseas to earn college degrees online. In fact, online universities are showing record increases in military enrollments following the White House’s announcement. “Soldiers… Read More