Don't Use the GI Bill When Other Programs Can Help!

-- GI Bill Tip #6

As an active duty service member, you may wish to use GI Bill education benefits towards online education in programs such as the ones offered by the University of Phoenix. Before you commit to using your MGIB, check into what service-specific education program your branch of the service may offer. You might be able to save your GI Bill for later, depending on which programs your branch of the military is running.

The Air Force, for example, offers tuition assistance for online coursework. If you applied to the University of Phoenix using Air Force tuition assistance, you might get funded for up to $250 per credit hour. It's important to double check the rules of each particular type of education benefits.

One example: Air Force rules forbid you from getting tuition assistance in order to pursue a degree lower than one you currently hold. When in doubt, check with a base education office counselor for more information. The counselor can give you the proper forms and deadlines for filing.


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University of Phoenix

The University of Phoenix Online offers a 20% tuition discount for undergraduate programs and a 20% discount for graduate programs to all active duty military members, all members of the Selective Reserve, and their spouses. This discount is not applicable for members of the Individual Ready Reserve, the Standby Reserve, or the Retired Reserve. Other categories may receive tuition discounts, so please check with your Military Enrollment Advisor for details.

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Financing Your Education

You have several options available. Cash and credit cards are always popular. Federal financial aid is available, but if you participated in the Montgomery GI Bill, you have a much better option. If you’re active duty, a recent change to federal law allows you to use military Tuition Assistance and supplement it with your GI Bill educational benefit.

Servicemember's Opportunity College (SOC)

The University of Phoenix Online is a longtime member of SOC, one of approximately 1,550 schools currently affiliated. The University of Phoenix Online will even accept your military training for college credit, as long as the credits apply to your chosen degree program.

PCS and the University of Phoenix

You can continue with your degree program at University of Phoenix Online from anywhere in the world as long as you have access to the Internet. In fact, if you have a laptop, there’s no reason why you can’t go to school during your PCS.

When You Leave the Military

To ensure that Universith of Phoenix programs provide the skills and expertise that are in high demand, the curriculum based on the current needs of industry. Faculty is drawn from among the leaders of that industry to provide the most valuable, real-world education possible. The curriculum is continually updated to reflect the latest proven concepts, methods, and practices.


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