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Tips Suggested for Veterans Going to College
From the VA:
In the US News and World Report (9/8) “Professors’ Guide” blog, Lynn F. Jacobs and Jeremy S. Hyman write on the 10 best suggestions by Dorothy Gillman, vice president of the National Association of Veterans’ Programs Administrators (NAVPA) and veterans administrator at Ramapo College of New Jersey, for returning veterans seeking to go to college. Gillman suggests meeting with the veterans administration and getting GI benefits.
“There is a wide a variety of education benefits offered by the Veterans Administration,” and individual states’ programs vary. She also suggests applying for both financial aid and scholarships. Indicating veteran status on housing forms can prevent being placed with traditional students. Gillman also suggests taking the College Level Examination Program can connecting with other veterans at the school.
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Posted by Yanira Farray on Sep 9 2010, With 0 Reads, Filed under Living, Of Interest. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0. Both comments and pings are currently closed.
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