Archive for tag: military
10 Ways College Students Can Honor Memorial Day
May 25, 2011 12:59 pm Career AdviceMemorial Day is probably best known as the three day holiday which officially starts the summer season. Typically, the day is celebrated with family, friends and neighbors gathering together and having cookouts; with hotdogs, hamburgers and beer being the most popular food items. Children love the day because it marks the beginning of beach season [...]
University of Central Missouri (UCM) Honors Veterans at Memorial Day Event
May 25, 2011 11:41 am Career AdviceThe University of Central Missouri (UCM) will be hosting a pre-Memorial Day event to honor America’s fallen war veterans. This event is open to the public and will take place inside the Alumni Memorial Chapel. UCM has an enrollment of over 11,000 students, majoring in one of 150 degree programs. The school was founded in [...]
President Obama to Deliver Commencement Addresses
April 28, 2011 12:16 pm Career Advice, NewsAs part of his commitment to higher education, President Obama has agreed to speak to the graduating classes of Miami Dade College and the United States Coast Guard Academy. Miami Dade College On April 29th, at 7:00 p.m., the president will speak to the graduation class of Miami Dade College. Miami Dade College is considered [...]
Taking the non-traditional route after high school graduation
April 21, 2011 2:11 pm Careers, EducationMost high school seniors are geared up for graduation next month—and that comes with a good case of senioritis. The typical path for a large percentage of graduates sends them off to college in the fall to live in dorms, stay up all night studying, and pledge sororities and fraternities. But what happens when those [...]
New England College of Business reduces tuition for military spouses
March 10, 2011 9:53 am Financial Aid NewsTaking care of a family while a significant other is overseas is taxing for many people. As a result, colleges are beginning to offer scholarship programs in an effort to help alleviate the financial burden from higher education costs for military spouses. For instance, the New England College of Business (NECB), which offers online degree [...]
Scholarship programs aim to help military spouses pursue college degrees
January 28, 2011 9:52 am Financial Aid NewsMany schools are creating scholarships that are designed for military personnel who are returning from overseas. These individuals often put their life and education on hold while they serve their country. Moreover, service members’ families are eligible for many of these programs.
New provisions to GI Bill will give service members money for housing
January 20, 2011 1:23 am Online Education NewsMany military service members are returning from tours of duty in Iraq and Afghanistan, and are seeking to earn a degree to move onto the next phase of their careers. As a result, schools are making a concerted effort to accommodate these individuals by offering new scholarship opportunities and online courses.
Online schools introducing scholarships and programs to veterans
December 27, 2010 10:26 am Online Education NewsMany online schools are beginning to offer scholarships to service members and their families as they return from overseas.
Tie a Yellow Ribbon Around Your Financial Aid
December 15, 2010 2:34 pm Career AdviceLooking for a way to pay for your college education? If you’re a military veteran your financial aid opportunities just got better as of August 1, 2009. Read on to find out about the brand new financial aid programs for our military men and women.
