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Today's soldiers are highly motivated to serve, but face numerous
challenges, especially considering the sacrifices they have made
over the past decade of war. As the service branches face budget
cuts and draw downs, soldiers need to be aware of the resources and
options available to help make them more competitive for promotion
or more credible for potential civilian-sector employers. From the
Army to College: Transitioning from the Service to Higher Education
fulfills this need by serving as a long-term reference manual that
will support soldiers throughout their higher education or
vocational pursuits and assist with navigating the available
funding resources. Aspiring civilians looking to join the Army,
soldiers already on active duty, or those transitioning into the
civilian sector will gain invaluable information to help them
properly prepare, plan, and perform the tasks necessary for a
successful transition into the world of education. If a soldier's
goal is to expand his or her credentials through education or
training, this book is the definitive field manual.
Military spouse education is an often overlooked topic. With the
proliferation of service member programs and benefits, and the
spotlight on them, it is not uncommon for spouses to neglect
looking into their own educational opportunities and benefits. The
hectic life of a military family also often complicates the process
of attending an institution of higher education, for spouses. There
are numerous programs and benefits that a spouse may have access
to, but they are difficult to find and navigate properly. Balancing
Life and Education While Being a Part of a Military Family: A Guide
to Navigating Higher Education for the Military Spouse attempts to
highlight these possibilities and inform and assure this population
that attaining an education is possible regardless of location or
current circumstances. Numerous programs and benefits are
described, as well as the best way to go about using them. Detailed
instructions are illustrated to make the process of obtaining an
education easier and to give spouses more confidence in pursing
their own education. In addition, the specific considerations of
military family life are addressed along with these instructions.
Education is really important, and a lot of times military spouses
aren't aware of the opportunities and resources available to them
to pursue it. The authors of From the Navy to College:
Transitioning from the Service to Higher Education and From the
Army to College: Transitioning from the Service to Higher Education
have put together a clear guidebook will make the process easy,
accessible, and understandable. They offer clear advice and
information about resources available to spouses of service
members, creating a go-to guide for pursuing higher education.
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