Prepare Your Military Teen for College

December 07, 2010 | Terry Howell

The following article was submitted by Lori Caputo, VP Military Donation Programs for eKnowledge. Over the last few years eKnowledge, with support from  NFL/MLB players and over 30 … [Read more...]

Free SAT/ACT Prep Software

November 10, 2010 | Terry Howell

eKnowledge wants to remind Military.com members that the offer for free SAT/ACT PowerPrep™ exam preparation software still stands.This offer is made possible through an alliance between … [Read more...]

Hidden GI Bill Benefits

November 02, 2010 | Terry Howell

It recently came to my attention that the GI Bill will pay for preparatory courses for college entrance exams, like the SAT, ACT and GRE. These exams are often required or used to gain admission to … [Read more...]

Spouse Tuition Assistance – MyCAA Update

October 26, 2010 | Terry Howell

According to the DoD, the response to the reopening of MyCAA has been "great." So great in fact, that the DoD is asking spouses to use the MyCAA online messaging system due to demand and volume of … [Read more...]

DoD Extends MyCAA Deadline

September 14, 2010 | Terry Howell

The DoD has announced the extension of the Military Spouse Career Advancement Accounts MyCAA program enrollment deadline in the hopes that more military spouses will be able to take spring semester … [Read more...]

VA to Play Catch Up on Housing Stipend

September 08, 2010 | Terry Howell

By now most veterans are aware that the Post-9/11 GI Bill offers several different benefits to help vets cover the costs of getting their education. This includes a monthly living stipend (a.k.a. … [Read more...]

Did’ya Know? In-State Rates Apply to Active Duty

August 25, 2010 | Terry Howell

Did' ya know that members of the armed forces on active duty, and their families, are eligible for in-state tuition rates? … [Read more...]

New Montgomery GI Bill Rates Announced

August 24, 2010 | Terry Howell

The VA released the Fiscal Year 2011 Montgomery GI Bill payment rates. This year the MGIB rates increased by 4 percent to $1,426 a month, making the total value of the older GI Bill program over $51K … [Read more...]

GI Bill Reform Update

August 19, 2010 | Terry Howell

This week Tom Philpott writes in his weekly column, Military Update, that the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Improvements Act of 2010 (S 3447) has made it through the final committee hurdle … [Read more...]

The Not-So-Joyous Return of MyCAA

July 30, 2010 | Terry Howell

By Terry HowellThe recent news of the Return of MyCAA was eagerly anticipated, but the tightened restrictions and associated DoD video has many of our blog readers disappointed and angry.You … [Read more...]