Military Benefits for Attending Regents College?

I heard Regents College offers certain educational benefits for military personnel. Can someone explain to me what these are and how they might factor into my decision to join the military and attend school there?

Sure, many colleges, including Regents College, offer educational benefits for military personnel, primarily through programs such as the GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program, and Tuition Assistance Program.

1. The GI Bill: This can cover a significant portion or even the full cost of tuition and fees for veterans. More specifically, the Post-9/11 GI Bill provides up to 36 months of educational benefits to eligible service members and veterans for programs such as undergraduate and graduate degrees. It also provides a monthly housing allowance and a stipend for textbooks and supplies.

2. The Yellow Ribbon Program: This is specifically designed to cover out-of-pocket tuition and fees exceeding the amounts covered under the Post-9/11 GI Bill. Schools voluntarily participate in this program and make additional funds available for your education program without an additional charge to your GI Bill entitlement.

3. Tuition Assistance Program: This is a benefit available to active duty, National Guard, and Reserve Component service members. This program essentially pays for the costs of tuition upto a certain cap per credit hour, and a certain overall annual cap.

In addition to these programs, Regents College may have specific scholarships for military service members and veterans.

It’s important to consider these benefits when making your decision, because they can greatly reduce, or even eliminate, the financial burden of your education. However, remember to consider other factors as well, such as your career goals, the academic strength of the college in your area of interest, and where you’ll be happiest and most successful.