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Education Planning

This pillar helps parents support their enlistee’s academic and career growth. It covers military education benefits, balancing service with schooling, vocational training, career pathways, and long-term success. Parents will learn how to guide their child in making informed decisions about higher education, certifications, and skill-building opportunities during and after service.


Distance Learning for Service Members: A Parent’s Guide to Online Education
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Distance Learning for Service Members: A Parent’s Guide to Online Education

No one ever said being in the military had to be the end of your young service member’s academic journey. In fact, the military has several programs in place for service members looking to continue or further their education. For most service members on active duty, however, attending classes and dealing with the everyday troubles of civilian students is a luxury we cannot afford.

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Scholarships for Service Members: What Parents Should Know
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Scholarships for Service Members: What Parents Should Know

There are numerous scholarship opportunities for service members. From government-sponsored programs to private university-sponsored options, any service member looking for financial aid to further their education has a number of different sponsorship offers to choose from. But all scholarships for service members are not made equal, and knowing how to identify the best option...

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Military-Friendly Colleges: How to Find the Best Fit for Your Service Member
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Military-Friendly Colleges: How to Find the Best Fit for Your Service Member

Getting a college education as an active service member comes with a unique set of challenges. Unlike civilian college students, service members have military obligations to worry about and unpredictable schedules to contend with. They may be deployed at a moment’s notice or be assigned to a long training program that could go on for months. These unique challenges require unique solutions,…

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Supporting Your Service Member's Career Development Through Military Training
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Supporting Your Service Member's Career Development Through Military Training

Military training is the foundation of a successful career in the armed forces. Any member of the military looking to succeed in their chosen field needs to take full advantage of the training opportunities available to them. But military training is grueling and your service member would need all the support they can get to pull through.

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Federal Tuition Assistance vs Post-9/11 GI Bill: Understanding Education Benefits for Military Families
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Federal Tuition Assistance vs Post-9/11 GI Bill: Understanding Education Benefits for Military Families

Federal Tuition Assistance (TA) and the Post-9/11 GI Bill are two essential educational benefits for service members and their family members who may be looking to further their education. Despite their similarities, these bills serve different purposes and feature distinct eligibility requirements. Understanding these differences can help your service members.

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From Enlistment to Education: Planning Academic Success for Service Members
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From Enlistment to Education: Planning Academic Success for Service Members

You may wonder how your son or daughter can pursue their education while fulfilling their military duties. The good news is that the military offers several educational benefits designed to help service members achieve their academic goals without putting their careers on hold. In this article, we will share a few tips for helping your service member navigate their educational journey while serving. 

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Credentialing Programs in the Military: Certifications and Career Growth
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Credentialing Programs in the Military: Certifications and Career Growth

Military credentialing programs are programs designed to help service members obtain professional certifications and licenses that are recognized both within and outside the military. These certifications help hone your service member’s skills in a given field and validate their expertise and experience, giving them a competitive edge in both military and civilian job markets.

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