How we doing Hard-Chargers!!!
So there is a bit of research on veterans in higher education, and to our surprise we see that the Post-9/11 GI Bill has generated a significant increase in college enrollment.
The largest point of growth has been among veterans pursuing/earning advanced degrees, particularly our older veterans who already have a master’s degree.
It’s unclear why, more veterans are pursuing advanced degrees, however, many feel that it’s the job market.
Everyone is going to college to pursue degrees, in order for one to beat out a competitor for the job you are going to need a more advanced degree.
Veterans see this and they are also a part of the crowd as the growth of veterans in school has risen significantly.
The Post-9/11 GI Bill, which was enacted in 2009, represents an expansion of educational benefits. Student veterans get up to 36 months of in-state tuition covered at public universities and stipends for textbooks and housing.
At private universities, the GI Bill caps at $22,800.00 for the 2017-18 school year. Students at schools who have entered into an agreement with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, can also receive help through the Yellow Ribbon Program.
Veterans with a master’s degree pursuing a second master’s, doctorate or other advanced degree, has increased to 30 percent growth.
Here is a perspective to think about. Education improves decision making, therefore better educated veterans are more likely to make informed decisions and take full advantage of the generous education benefits offered by the (Post-9/11) GI Bill.
I’m glad to see more veterans pursuing education in order to be a dominate in the next chapter of their lives. May you all reach what you consider success.
Isaac J. Hall II
#SemperKill
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