Let Your Military Education Benefits Pay for School!
If you're ready to earn your college degree or certificate to either launch a civilian career or earn promotion points (and extra pay), your military education benefits can help. Military programs like the Tuition Assistance (TA) program and the Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB) help active, reserve and veteran servicemembers earn their degrees without breaking the bank. Programs like DANTES and the ACE may even help you earn college credit for your military experience and education
The Tuition Assistance Program Can Buy Your Degree
The Armed Forces Military Tuition Assistance (TA) program was designed to help all eligible military personnel go to college, and can pay up to 100 percent of tuition expenses up to a specified amount. Visit the following sections to learn more about your branch's eligibility and benefits:
The Montgomery GI Bill Slashes Tuition Costs
The Military's Montgomery GI Bill is the cornerstone of your military education benefits. Active-duty and veteran servicemembers pursuing college degrees and certificates can receive more than $37,000 in tax-free funds for tuition, books, fees and living expenses. Supplemental programs like the MGIB Top-Up and Buy-Up programs can maximize your benefits, helping you receive even more for your education costs.
Earn College Credit by Exam Through DANTES
Want to earn college credit without even going to class? The military's Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES) examination program may help you earn college credit for your military experience through testing, rather than college classes. This saves you an incredible amount of time and money, giving you a firm leg up on your degree.
Get College Credit for Military Experience with ACE
The American Council on Education (ACE) can help you earn college credit for your military experience, like DANTES, but without the whole exam process. A number of member schools participate in the program, though it is up to them to determine how to apply your credit from your military training and education toward your college degree. Some schools are more military-friendly than others, so do your research!
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