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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
DEPENDENTS' EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE (DEA)
There are excellent military educational programs that support those upcoming military brights - your military children.
If you are a spouse or dependent of a veteran, the Dependents' Educational Assistance offers up to 45 months of education benefits, for degree and certificate programs, apprenticeship, and on-the-job training, and/or correspondence courses. Remedial, deficiency, and refresher courses may be approved.
You are eligible for the DEA benefits if you are the son, daughter, or spouse of:
- A veteran who died or is permanently and totally disabled as the result of a service-connected disability. The disability must arise out of active service in the Armed Forces.
- A veteran who died from any cause while such service-connected disability was in existence.
- A service member missing in action or captured in line of duty by a hostile force.
- A service member forcibly detained or interned in line of duty by a foreign government or power.
Make sure your selected program is approved for VA training. If you're not sure, the VA can inform you and the school about the requirements. If you are a veteran's son or daughter and wish to receive benefits for attending school or job training, you must be between the ages of 18 and 26. VA can extend your period of eligibility by the number of months and days equal to the time spent on active duty, all the way up to your 31st birthday. If you are a spouse, benefits end 10 years from the date VA finds you eligible or from the date of death of the veteran.
The new Post 9/11 GI Bill also allows serving troops to transfer education benefits to a spouse or to one or more children. The Secretary of Defense has yet to issue regulations on how this program will be implemented, but there are some general guidelines. In order to give education benefits to a spouse, the service member must serve or commit to serve for at least ten years. Transferability is available once a service member has served six years and has reenlisted for at least four more. Spouses will have 15 years to use the benefits. And, in order to give education benefits to a dependent, the service member must have served for at least ten years. Children will have until age 26 to use their benefits.
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