From the Marine Corps to College

Transitioning from the Service to Higher Education

Inbunden, Engelska, 2014

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The Iraq and Afghanistan Wars have taken a harsh toll on our military’s population. Some service members come back from combat ready for a change of pace, others get caught up in the draw down currently occurring within the services. Many of these service members decide to pursue higher education. Veterans’ education benefits are a source of much discussion, but often hard to decipher. From the Marine Corps to College: Transitioning from the Service to Higher Education aims to simplify this process. Designed to help Marines navigate the world of higher education and their available state and federal benefits, this accessible guide will better prepare veterans for tackling their new mission: college. From the Marine Corps to College can be read as a book from cover-to-cover, or as a reference manual section-by-section. The easy to follow format will assist Marines in furthering their educational goals.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2014-10-16
Mått162 x 237 x 21 mm
Vikt449 g
FormatInbunden
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor224
FörlagBloomsbury Publishing Plc
ISBN9781442237209

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Jillian Ventrone is a higher education counselor for service members aboard a federal installation, working with Service members and their families to help them transition to education or to other professions. She is the go-to expert for professional advice for Marines, sailors, and dependents who want to successfully transition into higher education. She writes for the base Education Newsletter monthly and has an article published in the Service members Opportunity Colleges Consortium publication.

PrefaceIntroduction1-Getting Started2-Which School is best for me?3-Research Tools4-What should I look for in A School? 5-Admissions Process6-Cost & Payment Resources (School and Books)7-Prior Learning Credit8-Standardized Admissions Tests9-Free Subject Matter Study Resources 10-Troops to Teachers11-Apprenticeships/On-The-Job Training12- Army and Navy COOL13-VA Programs14-Random Service Member and Spousal Based Programs/OrganizationsResourcesBibliography

Ventrone suggests that even the bravest marines can be intimidated at the thought of enrolling in college and here assists them in navigating the complexities of veterans administration (VA) educational benefits. As an educational counselor working with marines, the author is knowledgeable about her topic. She explains how to choose a program of study, how to prepare an admission packet, and how to make the most of VA benefits. Discussed is the pursuit of higher education both while on active duty and after separating from the service. Ventrone’s explanations of various federal and state benefit programs are comprehensive and thorough. . . . VERDICT: [T]his title will appeal to marines and [will] do well in libraries serving this population.