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Vets Split Over Benefits Transfer Rules

Two of the nation’s largest veteran service organizations hold opposing views on the Defense Department’s plan to tighten rules next year on the transfer of Post-9/11 GI Bill education benefits to service members’ spouses and children. Defense officials have said that, starting in July 2019, eligibility to transfer GI Bill benefits to family will be […]

Veterans Groups Express Concerns over Borrower Defense Plan

VETERANS GROUPS CONCERNED WITH DEVOS ‘BORROWER DEFENSE’ PLAN: Groups representing veterans and military servicemembers say they’re alarmed by a Trump administration plan that would require defrauded students to default on their loans before they’re eligible to apply for debt relief. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos’ proposal to rewrite the Obama-era “borrower defense to repayment” regulations says […]

Trump’s Non-Military Troika Ruling VA

Last February, shortly after Peter O’Rourke became chief of staff for the Department of Veterans Affairs, he received an email from Bruce Moskowitz with his input on a new mental health initiative for the VA. “Received,” O’Rourke replied. “I will begin a project plan and develop a timeline for action.” O’Rourke treated the email as […]

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Army Suspends Discharges of Immigrant Recruits

The U.S. Army has stopped discharging immigrant recruits who enlisted seeking a path to citizenship — at least temporarily. A memo shared with The Associated Press on Wednesday and dated July 20 spells out orders to high-ranking Army officials to stop processing discharges of men and women who enlisted in the special immigrant program, effective […]

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Grand Valley State Expanding On-Site Education for Veterans

ALLENDALE, MI – Grand Valley State University is recruiting West Michigan businesses to help grow a free program to assist veterans in developing academic skills for acceptance and success in a degree or certificate program. Last fall, GVSU received a $1.3 million, five-year grant from the U.S. Department of Education to provide West Michigan veterans […]

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How House Democrats’ Bill Will Affect Pell, Other Grants

The Aim Higher Act (AHA) expands eligibility for TEACH grant awards to include associate degree-level studies, capping the aggregate TEACH grant limit at that level at $8,000. TEACH grant eligibility is also extended to include early childhood education, adding it the current list of fields with teacher shortages that includes math, science, special education, and […]

Cooper Union Plans to Reinstate Free Tuition

As the cost of attending college continues to increase, it’s uncommon to hear about schools that are lowering tuition costs. But that’s exactly what Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art plans to do. Cooper Union is a private college located in New York City. Established in 1859, the school offered free tuition […]

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Feds Raid Dog-Handling School for Veterans

SAN ANTONIO — Federal authorities have raided a San Antonio school that trains veterans on dog-handling. Councilman Manny Pelaez tells the San Antonio Express-News that the Wednesday raid of Universal K9 was part of “an ongoing FBI investigation into fraud allegations of a business operator.” Pelaez later said the IRS and FBI shut down an […]

Why Some Veterans Feel Alienated on Campus

Some veterans say they find campus alienating, don’t feel they belong and fail to disclose their military status when they enrol, according to one of the first snapshots of Australian veterans’ experience of university. While most veterans we surveyed were satisfied with their university experience, our research highlights what universities need to do to better, […]

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Schriever Base Ensures Airmen Get Education, Health Opportunities

When deciding whether or not to join the military, many factors come into play, such as financial stability and educational opportunities. Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado, ensures Airmen are offered opportunities to pursue higher education, all while staying healthy physically, mentally and financially. Read More

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College Provides Lunchtime Opportunity for Military Students

Craven Community College (Craven CC) is offering a Lunchtime Learning opportunity for active duty military and their families. Students will be able to work toward a college degree without having to leave the base or take time out of an already busy day. The Lunchtime Learning program provides a convenient school schedule for working Marines. […]

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NC Unveils Resource Guide for Veterans

The North Carolina Department of Military and Veterans Affairs has released its annual resource guide. The guide provides a one-stop-shop for information on employment services, health care, VA benefits and education. It also supplies information on help for veteran entrepreneurs, women’s services and assistance for active-duty military personnel. The secretary of the North Carolina Department […]

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