Hello folks, I'm in 11th grade and considering going into the military after high school. Do you guys know of any online institutions geared specifically towards military students?
Yes, there are many online colleges and universities that offer benefits and resources specifically designed for military students. Here are a few:
1. American Military University (AMU): AMU is specially designed to assist U.S. military students. It offers textbooks at no charge and provides tuition assistance. It has a wide range of programs under its belt.
2. Columbia Southern University: CSU offers a military family scholarship program, which allows military spouses and children to receive up to 10%-40% off of their tuition.
3. Penn State World Campus: Penn State offers a dedicated Military Support Team to help with everything from admissions to making use of GI Bill benefits. They even offer free tutoring services specifically for military students.
Remember to review their accredited programs, flexibility, and support systems available for military personnel. Also, consider how they handle tuition assistance and give college credit for military training and experience. One option you might leverage is the Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES), which can help you convert military training and experience into college credits.
Finally, be sure to understand what each school's policy is when it comes to periods of deployment. Many schools have policies to handle these circumstances, but it's important to ask those questions upfront!
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