Do you know about your Certificate of Eligibility? GI Bill use is impossible without it. This is a letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) that will provide you with the percentage of benefits and length of time you have for your benefits. The GI Bill Certificate of Eligibility is a very important award letter for military families looking to use their benefits … [Read more...]
Montgomery GI Bill vs. Post-9/11: What’s the Difference?
Since being introduced to Americans, GI Bills have changed the way education is received by the military community and civilians alike. There are two main GI Bills available today, and it’s important to understand both of these benefits to maximize your educational pursuits. Breaking down the Montgomery GI Bill can help you understand what you can receive if you qualify and … [Read more...]
So Far, the Military Veterans Certification Pathway Earns a Failing Grade
Everywhere you look, there are many issues in education. Specifically, there's a nationwide teacher shortage, and Florida is far from the exception. We could hide from the reality, but when you combine salary concerns, overbearing regulations, safety issues, and a general lack of support, these issues for teachers are a far cry from being a surprise. Florida hiring Veterans as … [Read more...]
The Veteran’s Complete Guide to GI Bill Benefits
Since being signed into law by President Franklin D. Roosevelt on June 22, 1944, the Servicemen's Readjustment Act of 1944 and its subsequent variations that followed have helped Veterans receive quality, affordable education. Though this is what it’s formally known as, most people just call it the GI Bill. The government has spent billions of dollars on GI Bill benefits for … [Read more...]
Yellow Ribbon Program: Everything Veterans Should Know
Veterans pursuing an education using their Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits may notice that there are times when some costs will still persist. Fortunately, there are options. The Yellow Ribbon Program helps Veterans pay for costs that the Post-9/11 GI Bill won’t cover alone. There are well over 1,000 Yellow Ribbon Schools, and understanding your benefits is the first step in … [Read more...]
Reconnect & Honor Loved Ones Online at the Veterans Legacy Memorial
As technology advances, so, too, do the ways we can honor our nation’s heroes. The Veterans Legacy Memorial is proof, as families and loved ones can use this portal to find Veterans who have passed and information related to their service and final resting place. Whether it’s for Veterans Day, an anniversary, a birthday, or any other reason, learn more about this great way to … [Read more...]
