Executive Order Safeguards Military from Predatory Schools

May 1, 2012

American Forces Press Service

http://www.defense.gov//news/newsarticle.aspx?id=116119

By Army Sgt. 1st Class Tyrone C. Marshall Jr.

New education benefits calculator now online

April 16, 2012

www.MarineTimes.com

http://www.marinecorpstimes.com/news/2012/04/military-education-benefits-online-calculator-041112w/

Everything You Need to Know About President Obama’s Blueprint for College Affordability

January 30, 2012

Homeroom, the official blog of the U.S. Department of Education

http://www.ed.gov/blog/2012/01/blueprint_for_college_affordability/

Cross-posted from the White House Blog.

Navy Tuition Assistance Policy Updated

January 30, 2012

Navy.mil

www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=64984

From Chief of Naval Personnel Public Affairs

DOD Extends Schools’ Signing Deadline for Tuition Assistance

December 19, 2011

By Karen ParrishAmerican Forces Press Service

http://www.defense.gov/News/NewsArticle.aspx?ID=66503

WASHINGTON, Dec. 15, 2011 – The Defense Department today announced a 90-day deadline extension for schools seeking to participate in the department’s tuition assistance program.

DoD Issues Clarifications of MOU for Tuition Assistance Program

October 28, 2011

AACRAO Transcript

http://www2.aacrao.org/transcript/index.cfm?fuseaction=show_view&doc_id=5211

United States Marine Corp Recinds Tuition Assistance Cuts for FY 11

October 27, 2011

The Marine Corp released a new MARADMIN that restores TA to FY 11 levels.  The MARADMIN Text is below:

Marine Corps Tuition Assistance Eligibility, Funding Provisions and Restrictions

October 20, 2011

Marines.mil

http://www.marines.mil/news/messages/Pages/MARADMIN616-11.aspx/

MARADMIN  Active  Number: 616/11  2011 

Date Signed: 10/17/2011

Tuition assistance slashed by 75 percent for Marines

October 19, 2011

Stars and Stripes

http://www.stripes.com/news/marine-corps/tuition-assistance-slashed-by-75-percent-for-marines-1.158049

By: Travis J. Tritten

CAMP FOSTER, Okinawa — The Marine Corps announced Tuesday it has slashed tuition assistance by 75 percent for servicemembers who take classes on their off-duty time.

Veteran students face challenges in the academic environment

October 19, 2011

Veteran Journal

Article Link: http://www.veteranjournal.com/veteran-students-face-challenges/

College can be hectic and chaotic for any student, but U.S. military members returning from active duty overseas can face additional challenges.  Finding the right school, and accomplishing good grades there can be doubly difficult for veterans trying to redeem VA benefits for education.