Education and Transition

Everything service members and veterans need to know about getting an education, finding a job, starting a business and transitioning out of the military

Spouses could more easily transfer professional licenses after PCS, under House plan

Transferring professional licenses has long been an issue for military spouses, who often face onerous and expensive processes to be able to work in their new location.

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Scam targeting GI Bill students nets Texas man 19 years in prison

Ready Retail was raided by the FBI in September 2017.

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A GI Bill for Afghan allies

This initiative would be critical to accelerating their integration and maximizing their ultimate contribution to their new country.

Only 29 percent of SOF troops find military transition program ‘helpful’: survey

Retired Army CSM Richard Lamb says a possible solution is to begin transition assistance on day one.

8 days ago

Your military retirement date is looming. Are your finances in order?

Don't wait until the last minute to start financial planning for when put your uniform away for good.

8 days ago

Here’s how the Air Force rates public education services at your base

An Air Force analysis looks at academic performance, school climate and services at school districts serving all 157 installations.

2 weeks ago

Veterans unemployment well-below national levels, matches pre-pandemic levels

The 3.6 percent unemployment rate for veteran job seekers was the lowest mark in 18 months.

3 weeks ago

NASA wants you for a one-year Mars mission simulation

NASA's CHAPEA might be the perfect gig for military members and veterans looking to be on the distant frontier of space with the Mars Mission.

3 weeks ago

Change of Mission: Understanding your VA benefits at separation

Know your VA benefits.

3 weeks ago

VA eyes more focused employment help with future education, benefits efforts

The popularity of short-term, focused job training efforts are making officials reconsider ways to improve other veterans benefits programs.

4 weeks ago

Coronavirus resurgence could cause major problems for GI Bill users next spring

VA leaders are warning they need congressional help to keep housing stipends moving if students are forced back into online-only classes.

4 weeks ago

More than 47,000 troops, vets will see federal student loan fees waived

Department of Education officials will automatically grant financial relief to individuals who previously had to apply for the benefit.

5 weeks ago