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W.Va. Governor Names Secretary for Veterans’ Aid

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Governor-elect Jim Justice has announced that Dennis Davis will serve as secretary of veterans assistance in his administration, replacing Billy Wayne Bailey. Davis is a veteran of the U.S. Army and currently serves as a member of the Honor Guard at the Donel C. Kinnard Veterans Cemetery. Davis is a lifelong resident […]

The Trump Effect: Student Loans

Now that Donald Trump has been elected president of the United States, a wide swath of the American public is holding its breath wondering what his election may mean for its pocketbook. The president-elect has promised lower taxes, more jobs and fewer regulations, which, if delivered, could be beneficial for all. However, there is one […]

Providence College Gets Grant to Help Veterans

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Providence College has received a $50,000 gift from a 1958 graduate to help military veterans who want to continue and complete their education. The scholarship gift is from Col. and Mrs. Noel J. Doyle Jr. Col. Doyle served 30 years in the Army, including two tours in Vietnam, before his retirement in […]

Minnesota For-Profits Must Pay Ex-Students

No one knows if the incoming presidential administration will uphold many of the standards enacted by the Obama Administration, but if the barring of schools from federal aid for underperforming programs or judicial decisions of fraudulent marketing are any part of the holdover, many schools could face serious implications in the near future. College leaders […]

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CEO Meets with Trump But Rejects VA Post

The transition team of President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday interviewed retired Henry Ford Health System CEO Nancy Schlichting in New York City for secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs, according to the health system. “Nancy will not be taking the position,” Henry Ford Health spokeswoman Brenda Craig said in a Friday email. The position […]

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Who Benefits from N.Y. Free Tuition Plan?

This story was originally published by the Education Writers Association and reprinted with permission. Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s plan to make tuition free year at New York’s public colleges and universities for students from families earning less than $125,000 is being touted as a shot across the progressive bow. As the new Congress and White House […]

What’s Next in the Fight for Public Higher Ed?

On January 3, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced a plan to make New York State and City colleges tuition-free for all students whose families earn less than $125,000 per year. Cuomo made the announcement while standing alongside Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, who had made free college tuition and reduced student debt a key part […]

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Selective Schools Could Do More for Veterans

In 2008, President George W. Bush signed the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act into law, reforming the GI Bill so today’s veterans could graduate from a college of their choice tuition-debt free. To be eligible for the full benefit, veterans without a service-connected disability need 36 months of active duty service and an honorable discharge. […]

College Honored for Best Practices in Military Education

BRAINERD — Military Advanced Education and Transition (MAE&T) has awarded Central Lakes College the designation of a Top School in its 2017 Guide to Colleges and Universities, measuring best practices in military and veteran education. The Guide is to be released this December, and will be available online at www.mae-kmi.com. Read More

Schools Partner to Train Veterans and Spouses

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas, Jan. 5, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi today joined ed2go, a Cengage company, to fulfill a Joining Forces commitment to provide veterans and military spouses with workforce training opportunities and resources for securing employment. The university has a strong relationship with the local veteran and military community and offers a […]

Veterans Service Director: Job Is a Calling

JACKSONVILLE — Justin Parker doesn’t have to ask a veteran if succeeding at college can be difficult. As a U.S. Air Force veteran, he’s experienced that struggle firsthand. Now as Jacksonville State University’s first director of its Center of Excellence for Veteran Student Success, Parker wants to ensure student veterans get as much help as […]

Coordinator Helps Veterans Transition to College

For the men and women of the armed services, the transition from military life can sometimes be a challenge. When it comes to their educational pursuits, however, those challenges are mitigated by the strong presence of the Polk State College Veterans Services Office. As a retired US Army Command Sergeant Major, Byron Loyd, Coordinator of […]

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