From the Marine Corps to College : Transitioning From the Service to Higher Education

The Iraq and Afghanistan Wars have taken a harsh toll on our military's population. Some service members come back from combat ready for a change of pace, others get caught up in the draw down currently occurring within the services. Many of these service members decide to pursue higher education. Veterans' education benefits are a source of much discussion, but often hard to decipher. From the Marine Corps to College: Transitioning from the Service to Higher Education aims to simplify this process. Designed to help Marines navigate the world of higher education and their available state and federal benefits, this accessible guide will better prepare veterans for tackling their new mission: college. From the Marine Corps to College can be read as a book from cover-to-cover, or as a reference manual section-by-section. The easy to follow format will assist Marines in furthering their educational goals. The recent wars in Iraq and Afghanistan have taken a heavy toll on our military's population. Many returning service members, in preparing to leave the Armed Forces, decide to pursue higher learning. However, education benefits for veterans, while a source of much discussion, also give rise to much frustration and confusion. This guide simplifies the transition process. Designed to help Marines navigate the world of higher education and tier available state and federal benefits, this guide will better prepare veterans for tackling their new mission: college. The easy-to-follow format will assist Marines in furthering their educational goals and allow them to get the most out of the available resources Making the transition from the military to higher education can be tricky from a variety of perspectives. From the Marine Corps to College is a clear guidebook will make the process easy, accessible, and understandable to any Marine just leaving the service. With clear advice and information about resources, this is the go-to guide for Marines moving on to higher education. From the Marine Corps to College: Transitioning from the Service to Higher Education offers clear and accessible information transitioning Marines need in order to find success in their pursuit of higher education. From available state and federal veterans' education benefits to navigating the maze of higher education, all pathways are explored