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Columbia College Trains Staff to Aid Veterans

As an officer in the U.S. Marine Corps, Landon Miller, a 22-year-old Columbia College student veteran, said walking into a counseling center or seeking help of any kind can be a challenge for veterans. Military members often don’t want to show signs of what could be perceived as weakness, he said. To combat that stigma […]

November 17, 2016

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For-Profits Should Not Waste New Lease on Life

The shocking election of Donald Trump as our next president has yielded a number of immediate winners who have been “on the outs” under the Obama Administration. Pharmaceutical companies and banks have done well. Fossil fuel stocks have risen. So have for-profit colleges. Stocks like DeVry, Capella and Career Education are up 10 percent or […]

November 15, 2016

Tracking military and veteran student success — ‘Counting all student veterans’

Editor’s note: At least three new government websites now report on student outcomes by institution, including sites specific to the Post-9/11 GI Bill and military tuition assistance. Higher ed officials who serve military students fear that the information being reported could reflect poorly on the GI Bill in particular, making it likelier to be reduced, […]

November 15, 2016

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Veteran Embraces Passion for Science Education

After proudly serving his country in the U.S. Navy and U.S. Navy Reserves for several years, Spencer Gibson is pursuing his dream of teaching science to young people. Gibson, of St. Petersburg, Florida, is working toward a Master of Arts in Teaching Science Education with a science endorsement from the University of Iowa College of […]

November 15, 2016

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Veterans Reflect on Returning to School

MEDIA, Pa. — Jake Fida, an information sciences and technology major at Penn State Brandywine, does not fit the typical student mold. At the age of 18, Fida joined the United States Marine Corps, serving for four years in Djibouti, Kuwait and on a carrier before being honorably discharged from active duty in October 2015. […]

November 15, 2016

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What Do Recruiters Think of Online Degrees?

Online degrees and courses are becoming more common, with top-ranked schools now offering students the chance to hit the books, electronically, from anywhere. For busy professionals traveling the globe, studying online can be a convenient way to obtain the education level typically now required for a career in international development. And this is even more […]

November 15, 2016

5 Ways Trump Could Affect Student Loans

President-elect Donald Trump has plans to address college affordability and student debt, though many details remain to be worked out. In an Oct. 13 speech in Columbus, Ohio, he outlined the basics of his views on student debt, tuition rates, administrative “bloat,” income-based repayment and loan forgiveness. “Students should not be asked to pay more […]

November 15, 2016

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For-Profit Stocks Make Comeback After Trump Victory

The Obama administration’s emphasis on for-profit institutions and practices considered predatory have put for-profits up against the ropes in recent years. Many anticipate a less regulated higher ed climate in a Trump administration, an expectation that has weighed favorably on the for-profit industry. Read More

November 15, 2016

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How Can I Get My Student Debt Canceled?

Q: I have way more student loan debt than I can handle, and it’s all I can think about. Are there options for canceling my debt? A: Not knowing how to deal with your debt is painful — and understandable. But there’s hope. You might already know that loan forgiveness is available to public-sector workers […]

November 11, 2016

University Renames Veterans’ Center

YPSILANTI, Mich. — Eastern Michigan University plans to name its veterans’ center after an alumnus and Ypsilanti resident who received the nation’s highest military honor. A ceremony will be held Friday at the school’s Military and Veterans Service Center honoring Lt. Col. Charles Kettles. The Vietnam War helicopter pilot received the Medal of Honor in […]

November 11, 2016

VA: Employee Emailed Data to Himself

DENVER — The Department of Veterans Affairs has warned more than 2,100 veterans in Eastern Colorado and parts of Kansas that their personal information may have been compromised when an employee emailed documents to himself. An agency employee told The Associated Press that he is the person who emailed the information to himself, describing it […]

November 11, 2016

Ozark Aviation School Training Students To Work Globally

OZARK – The Alabama Aviation Center will give Connor White a chance to travel the world while making a living. White is attending the AAC to become an aircraft mechanic and with the training he receives there he will likely be able to find a job just about anywhere on the globe. “Overseas jobs with […]

November 11, 2016

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Veterans: 5 ways to maximize your GI Bill benefits

If you’re a veteran, the GI Bill can be your ticket to a debt-free college education. That’s huge, given that nearly 70 percent of 2015 graduates who l eft school with a bachelor’s degree also carried student loan debt, with an average of $30,100 per borrower, according to the Institute for College Ac cess & […]

November 11, 2016

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For-Profit Segment Welcomes Election of Trump

After blue collar America handed Donald Trump his surprise victory over Bruce Springsteen yesterday, one of the sectors welcoming a Trump presidency seems to be the for-profit education business. Stocks like Grand Canyon Education (ticker: LOPE), DeVry Education Group (DV) and Capella Education (CPLA) surged roughly 10% Wednesday on hopes that the new president and […]

November 11, 2016

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Hiring Veterans Strengthens Communities

As we as a nation commemorate Veterans Day, it is our duty and privilege to honor those who have served honorably in the United States military. But as we celebrate this occasion and these important people, we must not lose sight of some of the real issues that face many of our veterans. For our […]

November 10, 2016

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Oregon Votes Directs Funds to Veterans

Oregon voters on Tuesday approved ballot measures providing state funding for high school career programs, outdoor schools and veterans, but they kept a law that imposed a mandatory retirement age of 75 for judges. State voters also approved a ballot measure allowing universities, including the University of Oregon, to invest in the stock market, and […]

November 10, 2016

College Ranks One of Best for Veterans

Military Times has announced its Best for Vets: Colleges 2017 rankings. The eighth annual rankings factor in the results of Military Times’ comprehensive school-by-school survey of veteran and military student offerings and rates of academic achievement. Northwest Nazarene University was ranked #4 in the U.S. for private universities and #19 for four-year public/private universities and […]

November 10, 2016

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Miltary Helps Veterans Pay for College

Veterans Day is right around the corner. Traditionally, the Student Loan Ranger uses this time to inform service members and veterans about their student loan options. However, this year, we thought we’d feature some insight from veterans on paying for education instead. The Ranger’s parent organization, American Student Assistance®, is committed to helping members of […]

November 10, 2016