The Top-up program allows funds from the GI Bill to be used for tuition and fees for high-cost courses that are not fully covered by TA funds. Eligibility. In order to use Top-up, you must be approved for TA by your service branch. You also must be eligible for one of the GI Bill programs, including the Post-9/11 GI Bill, the Montgomery GI Bill-Active Duty (MGIB-AD), or the … [Read more...]
Soldier Earns Degree 20 Years Later While Serving in Afghanistan
By Army Sgt. Marc Loi 319th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment KANDAHAR AIRFIELD, Afghanistan, May 8, 2012 - It had all the makings of the typical college graduation, but a few things were different. Army Sgt. 1st Class Joshua Moon had earned the right to give a speech as an honor graduate, but when he began to thank the people who made his graduation possible, a fighter jet … [Read more...]
Military Wives Eligible for Vocational Scholarships
Airman 1st Class Zachary Vucic Defense Media Activity 4/19/2012 - FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, Md. (AFNS) -- Operation Homefront and the Women's Self Worth Foundation will offer the Saban Military Wife Educational Scholarship to wives of uniformed service members who attend certain vocational training programs in the medical field and meet eligibility requirements. Two $30,000 … [Read more...]
Hand-Cycling Offers New Start for Wounded Soldiers, Veterans
April 18, 2012 By Sgt. Christopher M. Gaylord While in Afghanistan in 2010, a roadside bomb attack took away both of Aaron Schaefer's legs, but now, just two years later, a bicycle is making him feel whole again. "It's a freedom adventure," said the Everett, Wash., native, loading his three-wheeled, hand-pedaled bike into his truck April 4, in the parking lot of JBLM's … [Read more...]
“Know Before You Owe” Campaign Helps Families Plan for Education
April 11, 2012 White House Office "Know Before You Owe" Project to Help Families Make Smart Choices about Student Loans Washington D.C - The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) today launched the next phase of its Know Before You Owe student loan project by releasing a beta version of the Financial Aid Comparison Shopper, an interactive, online tool designed to help … [Read more...]