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Lifelong Learning Centers are first stop in obtaining higher education

Tue, 09 Oct 2007 20:44:35 UT

Competition for positions and promotions is stiff in both the military and in the civilian job sector because higher education is no longer “an extra” that’s good enough to put someone ahead -- it’s a standard. Servicemembers on Okinawa have a resource to help them excel academically and stay in the front of the pack.

Spouses overseas get funding to pursue degrees

Tue, 09 Oct 2007 20:34:47 UT

Diane Rhinehart is ready to compete in the job market once she and her active-duty husband return to the United States next summer. During her stay here, the mother of four has completed her master's degree in education from the University of Phoenix with the help of the Air Force.

The Cost of Knowledge, Help Paying For College and Army Tuition Assistance Information

Mon, 08 Oct 2007 21:06:59 UT

EARNING a degree or certificate can be expensive. The Army provides programs to help Soldiers make the payments. They include:

Continuing Education... What’s in It for You?

Mon, 08 Oct 2007 20:40:30 UT

EARNING a degree? Why bother? Earning a degree takes time and money. Soldiers and veterans can save both with an official transcript from the Army/ American Council on Education Registry Transcript System, or AARTS.

Free computer-based training resources available

Mon, 08 Oct 2007 16:38:07 UT

In an effort to fill the gap between tight budgets and training requirements, officials here are reminding Airmen and Air Force civilians that there is a place to go for free computer-based training.

Whidbey Island Sailors Pursue Higher Education through Tuition Assistance

Mon, 08 Oct 2007 07:58:11 UT

Sailors stationed at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island (NASWI) seeking higher education attended a Tuition Assistance (TA) Orientation Brief on July 26.

Policy change increases tuition assistance

Fri, 28 Sep 2007 13:34:12 UT

Effective Oct. 1, the Army's Tuition Assistance program pays 100 percent up to the new cap of $250 per semester hour of credit and an annual ceiling of $4,500 for AC and AGR soldiers enrolled in a post-secondary school.

Army simplifies TA process for Soldiers

Fri, 28 Sep 2007 13:31:03 UT

The Web site is a virtual gateway for Soldiers to request tuition assistance anytime online for classroom, distance learning and eArmyU online college courses, Peterson said. It also provides a single location for colleges and universities to process credit-bearing enrollments, submit Soldier grades, and verify and prepare invoices for payment.

Guard offers tuition assistance

Fri, 28 Sep 2007 13:29:21 UT

What’s the bottom line on the National Guard funding your education? You might be asking yourself this very question. There are many programs that a Virginia Army National Guard (VaARNG) soldier can utilize; however, it may be difficult and, quite frankly, a puzzle to make all of the resources out there fit together perfectly and fulfill a soldier’s educational needs.

DoD Announces Uniform Tuition Assistance Policy

Fri, 28 Sep 2007 13:27:22 UT

A uniform tuition assistance policy affecting all the services went into effect Oct. 1, Pentagon officials said. All services now pay 75 percent of undergraduate and graduate level tuition and related costs up to ceilings of $187.50 per semester hour and $3,500 per year, said Otto Thomas, DoD director of continuing education.

Civilian Education System to Enhance Professional Development

Thu, 20 Sep 2007 00:43:47 UT

During the Army's transformation, civilians have been asked to perform increasingly more tasks previously done by military personnel. To do a good job and perform well, they need the training and education formerly reserved for Soldiers.

AFRC switches to Web-based education system

Tue, 18 Sep 2007 02:18:01 UT

Going through the Air Force Portal, and accessing the Virtual Education Center’s Web site – https://afvec.langley.af.mil – saves reservists time and money as they will now be able to perform some tasks previously done by their military personnel flight.

LEAP allows recruits to attend civilian nursing schools

Tue, 18 Sep 2007 02:16:21 UT

LEAP is a new AFRC initiative that allows individuals entering the 4N0X1 career field the opportunity to attend an approved civilian licensed practical nurse school instead of attending 4N031 technical school. The command pays for tuition, books and other course fees. LEAP students must maintain satisfactory unit participation while attending a one-year school.

AMU Students Part of Select Group of Air Force’s ‘Outstanding Airmen’ Award Winners

Wed, 12 Sep 2007 02:19:17 UT

Staff Sergeant Matthew Hefti and Master Sergeant Sachiko Jones will be among those honored during the Air & Space Conference in Washington, D.C., in September. Both are studying online at AMU, a distance learning institution that serves more than 20,000 students worldwide.

The lucky seven: help paying for college

Tue, 11 Sep 2007 01:49:36 UT

There are seven basic financial aid programs offered by the U.S. Department of Education which fall under four different categories: grants, scholarships, loans, employment.