FEBRUARY 3, 2020 - Military spouses now have more flexibility to use the My Career Advancement Account Scholarship to pursue education and professional credentials. The FY20 National Defense Authorization Act expands the program to help pay tuition up to $4,000 for a license, certification or associate degree to pursue any occupation or career. As long as the military spouse, … [Read more...]
Resources to Help You Get Your Degree While in the Military
JANUARY 29, 2020 - Many people sacrifice their desire to serve in the military because they worry that it will be too difficult to earn a degree when they complete service. Others choose to serve and then worry about returning to school afterwards. If you have found yourself struggling with a similar dilemma, here are resources that will actually help you earn your degree while … [Read more...]
Recruit Training Command Grads Eligible for Nine College Credits
JANUARY 20, 2020 - Curriculum changes at Recruit Training Command (RTC) will provide boot camp graduates with more college credits and potentially save the Navy millions in tuition costs. Following a review of Navy Basic Military Training curriculum, the American Council on Education (ACE) has recommended nine college credits be awarded upon graduation from the Navy’s only … [Read more...]
USS Dwight D. Eisenhower Sailors Get College Ready
NOVEMBER 25, 2019 - Sailors assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69)(Ike) welcomed representatives from approximately 25 colleges and universities to talk to the crew during Ike’s college fair Nov. 14. This event was sponsored by the ship’s educational services office (ESO) and held in Ike’s hangar bay. Sailors were given the opportunity to speak to … [Read more...]
Certification Process Eases for Student Recipients of Survivor Benefit Plan
OCTOBER 30, 2019 - A commitment to continuing education is an important investment in the future. This is especially true for a student covered as a child annuitant under the Survivor Benefit Plan, or SBP. The plan's child-annuity payments typically end when recipients turn 18. But if you are a recipient attending full-time school — in high school or at an accredited trade … [Read more...]