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Attending Online College While In The Military

September 10, 2015 By larryf

Military service members have options when considering online schools. Even though being in the military takes a lot of time and energy, this doesn?t mean you shouldn?t consider opportunities to invest in your abilities and think about future goals. There are so many reasons why you should explore this option in more detail. You don?t have to wait until retirement to get your degree or certification. Here are some points you should know about attending online school in the military.

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Plenty of Online Options

There are various online bachelor and master?s programs for military service members and veterans. Research options by finding rankings and comparison information through trusted websites such as usnews.com, which provides a list of best online programs for military members/veterans. Learn about college universities offering courses and programs for military members. Use sources such as Student Veterans of America to learn about education options. Other options to consider include Pennsylvania State University, Indiana University and Dayton State College. Each of these schools is known for providing quality online education options for military members.

Benefits of Online Education

Military service members and veterans can enjoy a number of benefits when attending online school. There are financial aid options available such as Military Tuition Assistance, GI Bill, federal aid, grants and scholarships to help cover costs. You can train anytime your schedule allows you and gain more skills. You can choose the school you want to obtain education (example: G.I. Bill schools). You become eligible for promotions or have a better chance of moving up in your career field. The aspect of completing online school may help you find employment if you choose to retire and transition to civilian living.

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Tips on Making the Best of Your Online School Option

If you are not sure what your first step should be you can at least research options and develop a plan on how to make things happen. When you decide how to you want to go about completing online school here are some points to remember:

? Keep education options open and be flexible. This is important since there are so many schools to choose from. You should also keep this in mind if you are on active duty.

? Have education goals to work toward. Think about what classes are necessary for the degree or certification you want. Think about how you will complete them and note each completion as a milestone toward your main goal.

? Establish good organization. Keep related school content together for easy access. This may also include being flexible with your time and making changes to your schedule to devote time to online courses.

? Make it work when you have down time. It?s good to catch up on rest or head to the gym. But use an extra hour or so to devote toward studies as this can make a huge difference.

? Gain support from people you know. Family and friends can be your best support system. Let them know your intentions so they can be on board.

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