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University of Phoenix
As a regionally accredited university, and a long-time member of Service members Opportunity Colleges (SOC), University of Phoenix is approved by all branches of the military for tuition assistance and is approved for veterans training.
DeVry University
DeVry University offers flexible scheduling and the convenience to study at any of 80+ locations, online or a combination of both. Earn a respected associate degree, bachelor's degree or master's degree from an accredited university.
Westwood College Online
Westwood College's online program offers you the flexibility you need to earn your degree when and where it's most convenient. Degree programs include business, criminal justice, design and technology.
Colorado Technical University Online
At Colorado Tech Online, you can earn a career-relevant degree in just 15 months. Every CTU Online degree includes multiple Professional Certificates without additional courses or cost. Learn more today.
AIU Online
Earn your Associate's, Bachelor's completion--even an MBA--from the comfort of home at AIU Online. Choose from career-track programs such as Visual Communication, Information Technology and more.
Capella University
As an accredited university with online degree programs in five schools, Capella University is committed to helping you accomplish your goals through a high-caliber educational experience.
Strayer University
Strayer University offers degree programs designed to fit your busy schedule. Attend real-time courses via the Internet, or complete coursework at times most convenient to you.
Walden University
Balance your personal and professional commitments while earning a respected Ph.D., master's degree, or bachelor's degree online at Walden University. Programs offered in management, education, psychology and health and human services.
GI Bill and Military Education
MONTGOMERY GI BILL
In 1940, the average GI was 26 years old and had an average of one year of high school as his only education. With the enactment of the GI Bill in 1944, college doors were opened to those mature, responsible military servicemen and women. The GI Bill literally transformed America, enabling a generation of military veterans, men and women, to attend college; those veterans became the doctors, lawyers, engineers and valuable contributors who shaped modern America.
With the Montgomery GI Bill of 1984, active military and veterans benefited even more.
In 1984, former Mississippi Congressman Gillespie V. Montgomery revamped the GI Bill, which has been known as the "Montgomery GI Bill" ever since, assuring that the legacy of the original GI Bill lived on, as VA home loan guaranty and education programs continue to work for the newer generation of combat veterans.
Under the Montgomery GI Bill, the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and Coast Guard (and their Reserves and the National Guard) provide a cash education incentive to encourage military members to join and serve a tour of duty. The Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB) provides up to 36 months of education benefits to eligible veterans for college, business, technical or vocational courses, correspondence courses, apprenticeship/job training and flight training. MGIB benefits may be used while on active duty or after a fully honorable discharge from active duty.
The Montgomery GI Bill benefit amounts are adjusted each year according to changes in the Consumer Price Index (CPI). Current Montgomery GI Bill education benefits are 1,101/month for periods of active duty of three years or more and $894/month for periods of active duty of two years. Rates for those serving part-time in the Reserve or National Guard are $317/month. Thus you can receive up to $11,412 for serving part-time in the Reserve or National Guard and up to $39,636 for a tour of active duty in the military services.
To qualify for the Montgomery GI Bill, recruits must agree to have $100 deducted from their pay each month.
Currently, only 57% of soldiers making these payments eventually use their GI Bill benefits. There are countless ways to use your GI Bill benefits. Don't miss out!
