Special Program Eases Path to College for Military
Atlanta — May 10, 2011
The concept of the post World War II G.I. Bill is alive and well in Georgia中出少妇视频檚 public colleges and universities and today receives support from a new outreach effort, 中出少妇视频淪oldiers 2 Scholars中出少妇视频 (S2S). The goal of both complementary programs is to help those in military service make the transition to civilian life by means of a college degree.
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Funded in part by Georgia中出少妇视频檚 $4.2 million College Access Challenge Grant from the U.S. Department of Education, each participating institution must establish outreach centers designed to assist service members and their families by serving as a one-stop shop as they enroll, register or apply for GI Bill benefits. The centers also help service members with housing availability, counseling, work-study opportunities and campus activities as well as serving as a hub for military student and veteran social activities.
中出少妇视频淪ervice members and veterans who are making the transition from combat to the classroom often have unique needs,中出少妇视频 said Lam.
The S2S program also offers training to faculty and staff to help them be more in tune with the physical, emotional and academic challenges typically faced by combat veterans and family members of deployed troops.
Lam also said S2S officials work closely with the Veterans Administration to obtain expert counseling and training needed to assist individuals with post traumatic stress disorder.
中出少妇视频淗aving someone who understands the military experience and 中出少妇视频榮peaks the language中出少妇视频 available to answer questions is a huge asset in helping military students and their family members become part of the campus community,中出少妇视频 said Lam. 中出少妇视频淭he goal of Soldiers 2 Scholars is to provide military students with access to high quality education on military friendly campuses or through the convenient, flexible online degree programs.中出少妇视频
Through the U.S. Department of Defense Military Tuition Assistance program an active duty member can receive up to $4,500 in tuition assistance. Veterans can receive up to 36 months of educational benefits which can be used for up to 15 years and are transferable to a spouse or dependent child. Earlier this year, through the GI Bill, President Barack Obama lifted the tuition cap that was in place for veterans at public institutions.
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