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USO, SNHU Announce Multiyear Partnership Renewal to Provide Online Resources and Learning Opportunities for Military-Affiliated Learners
The United Service Organizations has renewed a multiyear partnership with Southern New Hampshire University to continue to provide educational support to service members and military families. As the USO’s Worldwide Education Partner, SNHU delivers educational resources and opportunities that help men and women in uniform and their spouses with transitions throughout their military journey and as they […]
April 12, 2020
Veterans
Student Veterans Worry Coronavirus Outbreak Will Hurt Graduation Goals
A vast majority of student veterans worry that the ongoing coronavirus outbreak will hurt their chances of finishing their degree programs, according to a new survey from Student Veterans of America. Nearly 90 percent of veterans polled by the advocacy group believe massive social changes resulting from the pandemic — including most colleges shifting to […]
April 3, 2020
Other News
College Sees Growth in Admitted Veterans, Admissions Dean Points to Recruitment
Harvard College admitted more veterans and ROTC candidates to the Class of 2024 than last year, which Dean of Admissions & Financial Aid William R. Fitzsimmons ’67 attributes to both greater interest from applicants and the College’s own outreach efforts. Fitzsimmons said in a Friday interview the Admissions Office has seen exponential growth in the […]
April 3, 2020
Other News
ROTC Cadet Summer Training Uncertain Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
FORT KNOX, Kentucky – Army senior leaders will decide as early as this week on what to do about ROTC cadet summer training here in light of the coronavirus pandemic that is sweeping the world, according to Army officials. “We hope to present options to Army senior leaders as early as this week, but I […]
April 3, 2020
Veterans
Attorneys Want Court to Fast-Track GI Bill Legal Case Because of Coronavirus Financial Impact
Attorneys behind a lawsuit which could open up an extra year of GI Bill education benefits to hundreds of thousands of veterans this week asked an appeals court to fast-track their case because of the potential windfall it could bring to families facing financial problems related to the coronavirus outbreak. “(This appeal) will dictate whether […]
April 3, 2020
Other News
Military Medical School to Graduate 200 Doctors, Nurses By Next Week to Fight Coronavirus
More than 200 military doctors and nurses will be allowed to graduate early in an effort to get more medical staff to the frontlines of the coronavirus pandemic, the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences announced Thursday. Following the federal emergency declaration to combat the fast-spreading virus, the decision was made to move up […]
March 29, 2020
Other News
US Army Women’s Foundation Honors Edna Cummings — App State Alumna and Military Trailblazer
Retired Col. Edna W. Cummings ’78 — the first African American female ROTC graduate from Appalachian State University — was inducted into the U.S. Army Women’s Foundation Hall of Fame on March 11. Cummings, who was honored for her “exceptional contributions to women in the Army,” has been instrumental in obtaining long overdue recognition of the 6888th […]
March 29, 2020
Other News
Trump Signs Bill to Protect Military GI Bill Benefits During Coronavirus Closures
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WAVY) — President Trump signed a bill on Saturday to safeguard GI Bill benefits for veterans and their beneficiaries attending college during the coronavirus closures. GI Bill benefits allow eligible veterans, spouses, and dependants to receive a monthly housing stipend while attending approved classes. For many, that is the primary source of income […]
March 29, 2020
Other News
What Military-Connected Students Need to Know During the Coronavirus Pandemic
From student loans to the GI Bill, the coronavirus (COVID-19) is affecting millions of veterans and military-connected students in higher education. During these turbulent times, our organization, Veterans Education Success, is supporting policies and consumer protections to help you navigate unprecedented waters. Here are some concerns we’ve heard from you, what we recommend and how […]
March 29, 2020
Other News
Florida House Unanimously Passes Military Education Bill Sponsored by Rep. Tyler Sirois
BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – The Florida House of Representatives on Tuesday unanimously passed Senate Bill 662, legislation sponsored by Representative Tyler Sirois. The legislation adjusts the criteria used to grade public schools by recognizing the achievement of students who complete coursework in military preparedness, such as Junior Officer Reserve Training Corps and earn a high […]
March 20, 2020
Other News
Army Offers to Repay Soldiers’ College Loans If They Go Infantry
The U.S. Army is offering to pay off student loans of up to $65,000 or to give $15,000 bonuses to recruits willing to sign up for the infantry. The Army has been offering increased financial incentives to attract recruits to take on one of its most physically challenging jobs since it missed its recruiting goal […]
March 20, 2020
Academics
ROTC at Black colleges? How Pentagon Aims to Diversify Military Brass.
As a first-generation college student in Texas, George Bolton was hooked on an Army career through the stories of the Buffalo soldiers, the black cavalry units formed in 1866 to serve on the western frontier, becoming icons of African American military service. Today, Lieutenant Colonel Bolton runs the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) program at the historically […]
March 20, 2020
Other News
GI Bill Benefits to Continue Despite College Coronavirus Closings After Emergency Fix Rushes Through Congress
Emergency legislation to protect student veterans from losing their GI Bill benefits because of college closings related to the coronavirus outbreak is headed to the president’s desk for final signature after House lawmakers approved the measure Thursday. The passage came in a pro forma session of the chamber, with only a few lawmakers in attendance […]
March 20, 2020
Other News
VA to Fight Court Decision Giving Extra Year of Education Benefits to Thousands of Veterans
Veterans Affairs officials have appealed a federal court ruling granting thousands of veterans an extra year of college tuition benefits, likely delaying final resolution on the issue for at least a few more months. Department attorneys on Friday filed paperwork to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit to consider the case of “BO vs Wilkie,” which […]
March 13, 2020
Other News
The Citadel Considers Online Learning Amid College Closures Nationwide
CHARLESTON S.C. (WCBD)– Several higher education institutes here in the Lowcountry, including The Citadel, are taking precautions to keep students healthy amid the global Coronavirus pandemic. Spring break starts tomorrow for cadets. College officials say they will use this time to prepare campus for a potential outbreak. The VP of Communications and Marketing, John Dorrian, […]
March 13, 2020
Other News
VA Plans to Suspend University of Phoenix and Other Colleges From Accessing GI Bill Benefits
Five schools, including the for-profit behemoth University of Phoenix and Temple University, may be prevented from enrolling new students using GI Bill benefits because they engaged in deceptive recruiting and advertising practices, the Department of Veterans Affairs said Monday. The decision is rooted in investigations by the Federal Trade Commission and state attorneys general that […]
March 13, 2020
Other News
Lawmakers Move to Protect GI Bill Payouts Amid College Coronavirus Closings
Student veterans whose colleges shift to online classes in response to the coronavirus outbreak would have their Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits protected under legislation introduced in the House on Wednesday. “No student veteran, dependent, or spouse should be worried about their GI Bill benefits being reduced or cut off because of actions their school is taking in […]
March 13, 2020
Veterans
Opinion: How to Stop For-Profit Colleges From Preying on Veterans
Politicians love to talk about “supporting the troops,” but too often fail to follow through on promises after securing a round of positive headlines. Just look at the obstacles faced by soldiers and veterans when they try to pursue college degrees. When it comes to higher education, service members and veterans face red tape and […]
March 6, 2020
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