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By Chris Field

Recently, I’ve noticed that there havebeen more than your usual number of ar-ticles and profiles that suggest that gettinga college education isn’t all that it’s crackedup to be. Mike Rowe of Discovery Chan-nel’s “Dirty Jobs” made quite a stir last fallwhen he began doing the media roundsdiscussing his theory that college educationis not the guaranteed route to stability andsuccess it once was. Or ever was. Rowe’sbasic notion, as I understand it, is that thejobs that people are going to college to se-cure simply aren’t there anymore, and thatnot only are jobs that require a college de-gree vanishing, but that investing time andmoney into pursuing those degrees leads tofrustrating careers and a mountain of debt.It’s commonplace to point to all of the

pioneers who have eschewed the tradition-al career path: college degree (+ advanceddegree) = success. Steve Jobs, Bill Gatesand Mark Zuckerberg are celebrated asicons of the “I don’t need college” chorus.A quick Web search will yield the namesof hundreds of people who never finishedcollege and many more who never set footinside a college classroom. Certainly, thereare any number of celebrated names whohave proven that you do not need a collegeeducation, or even a high school diploma,to achieve success.So if you’re the next Jobs, Gates or

Zuckerberg, knock yourself out. Launchthat billion-dollar company. Take thatcompany public. Watch your net worthskyrocket. And then bring your family andfriends on that luxury cruise to Fat City,where youwill be wined and dined throughyour golden years. The only fingers youwillhave to lift will be those raising a flute ofchampagne to toast your wealth and fame,or those writing checks to those organiza-tions that want to name their next buildingafter you.Sadly, I am not a Jobs, Gates or Zucker-

berg, and, in all likelihood, neither are you.I knew Rowe from his commercials and

his celebrity, not because I watched “DirtyJobs.” But I found it refreshing to see thisguy, who I knew as something of a joker,making very valid andwell-informed pointsabout the myth of the college education asa guarantee of success. But he kept dou-bling back on the idea that it wasn’t theworthlessness of the education many were

receiving, it was the crushing debt so manyfolks were accruing to secure those degrees.Enter your military education benefits.

The term “GI Bill” covers any funding forservice members administered by the De-partment of Veterans Affairs, and apply toactive-duty, selected Reserves, andNation-al Guard members. Eligible service mem-bers and retirees, depending on their dutystatus and years of service, have a power-ful tool for themselves or their designatedbeneficiaries to ease transition out of themilitary or to enhance their dependents’opportunities to further their careers.Rowe’s central point about a college

education was framed around the debtpeople assumed to pursue college degrees.But because there are various educationalbenefits afforded to military members andtheir families, this point is moot. Being ableto slash or eliminate personal debt in pur-suit of a college education frees militaryfamilies from having to overcome that onehuge obstacle standing in their way.

The benefits of a college education aremany, but there are fourworthhighlighting:

1. Credentialization. Many detrac-tors of securing a full, four-year degreepoint out that all of that time and effort(not to mention cost) one invests into acollege degree earns you nothing morethan a fancy piece of paper that you frameand hang proudly in your office and yourhome. And they would be correct. Forsome, a degree is nothing more than avery pricey piece of paper. But that priceypiece of paper speaks volumes. Obviously,a degree is a requirement for many high-paying jobs. But do those jobs necessar-ily require the skills you amass duringyour years of study? Sometimes they donot. In many careers, there is very littlesomeone might do on a day-to-day basisthat presumes a working knowledge ofwhat is taught in a college classroom. Sowhy bother? “If I’m not going to use theknowledge I picked up in (for instance)

my business administration courses in thecourse my job, why go through the hassleof getting that degree?” The short answeris this: Employers are looking for that col-lege degree as a signaling device to indicatethat the job candidate has the wherewithal,maturity and determination to complete along-term project and to see his or her pur-suits through to their fruition. A prospec-tive employer sees that college degree as ev-idence that they are dealing with a seriousperson who has the ambition as well as thesmarts to tackle challenging tasks, a personless likely to throw in the towel when thingsbecome difficult or boring. This person fin-ishes things he or she starts.

2. Leverage.A college education opensdoors. It affords access. It offers networkingopportunities. It gets your name on alumnilists, which offer you a ticket to any num-ber of career, cultural or social events spon-sored by your alumni association. All elsebeing equal, the candidate with the degreewill get the job. Youwouldn’t use a wrenchwhen the job calls for a hammer. Likewise,a college education is that crowbar youmight need to crack open that stubbornbarrier that would otherwise remain sealedshut. But access isn’t the only thing a col-lege degreemakes available. According to arecent study that cited data from the U.S.Census Bureau and the Bureau of LaborStatistics, people with an associate degreecan expect to earn $325,000 more over thecourse of their lives than those who onlyhave a high school diploma. Moreover,people with bachelor’s degrees can expectto earn about $1.2 million more than thosewith high school diplomas. Obviously,these figures are averages, and earning po-tential will vary greatly given career choicesand interruptions. Most military membersand their families will have very differentcareer trajectories than their civilian coun-terparts, but the results are quite clear. Onaverage, college pays off. Time in militaryservice will obviously impact the ability towork continuously from age 22–65, whichthat study presumes. And the various ca-reer hiccups spouses face during repeatedPCS moves will almost certainly detractfrom their ability to follow a linear careerpath. But considering the financial incen-tives of earning a college degree, coupledwith a drastic reduction in tuition and feesmilitary families enjoy by leveraging their

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GI Bill benefits, not taking advantage ofthem is like leaving money on the table.

3. Training and skill enhancement.Much of Rowe what says about how col-lege might not be the meal ticket that manybelieve it to be centers around the lack ofjob-specific skills imparted in an averagecollege education. He recommends thatpeople considering college have a veryclear goal or skill-set they wish to acquire,and then take steps to realize those goals.Even though Rowe is talking mostly abouttrade skills, his point is certainly well-taken.Unless you had an older brother or sis-ter walking you through auto mechanics,HVAC maintenance and repair, or sewing,you’re probably in need of skills specific tocareers that are not threatened by marketcycles. In good times and bad, people aregoing to need their cars or homes repaired.People are still going to need hair stylists.The wealth is endless for jobs and careersthat are not possible to outsource. But toenter those trades, you need training andcertification. It’s a matter of simple laboreconomics: A shortage of talent in a cer-tain industry leads to higher demand (andby extension paychecks) for those withindustry-specific skills. Those industriesmight not be glamorous or high-profile.But instead of looking at college as a four-

year indulgence into your fascination withart history, think of it in terms of meetingthe needs of an underserved industry. I’veread many accounts of employers who aredesperately seeking employees with a spe-cific skill set. So while some may enlist theireducation benefit to fill a personal void orsubdue a gnawing guilt about not having acollege degree, a forward-thinking personmight seek out those technical or voca-tional voids in underserved industries, andtake direct measures to develop marketableskills or get a particular certification.

4. Personal growth and enrichment.So far, I’ve been taking a rather “cost-ben-efit” approach in addressing some goodreasons for (drawbacks of) attending col-lege. For some time, college tuition hasfar outpaced the rate of inflation, and eversince the recession of 2008, the job markethas been tight. Maybe, in a strictly financialsense itmight not seem asworth it now as itused to be. But by taking full advantage ofthe military education benefits, the weightof college tuition is largely lifted from yourshoulders. If you can get a college educa-tion for a vastly reduced sum, it seems al-most counterintuitive to not pursue one.

In my experience, the true value of acollege education cannot be measured ona gain-loss or a cost-benefit scale. To be

among great minds pondering challeng-ing questions … to be immersed in anenvironment of people developing ideasand skills that will change the world …to be exposed to different ideas and waysof life … you can’t help but emerge fromthat environment feeling more alive andaware, because even spending just a littlewhile in that environment, you will beginto feel transformed. I know there are anynumber of arguments online that discussthe variety of non-quantifiable benefits ofa college education. Those reasons wouldprobably include points like (off the top ofmy head): 1) developing critical thinkingskills; 2) accumulating an informed assess-ment of the great works and people of thepast; 3) cultivating an ability to launch intoindustry knowing more than, say, “how todo accounting,” but, more importantly,“how to be an accountant.”

But all of those good reasons wouldn’treally resonate with a great number of peo-ple. Not because they don’t justify the ex-pense of a college education, but becausethe very nature of the college experiencecan’t really be captured by words. Thinkof a great trip you enjoyed. You were farfrom home, and in a very different partof the world. Maybe for a week, maybefor a full tour. Maybe it was challengingand filled with inconveniences, great and

small. But there was something very pow-erful and very transformative about thattrip. And even though you didn’t know itat the time, you were having the time ofyour life. You knew something great washappening, and you were there to experi-ence it. No travel book or TV documenta-ry came close to the experience of actuallybeing there, immersed in the people andtheir culture. It was indescribably beauti-ful and life-altering. And when it was allover, would you be thinking to yourself,“All I really got from that trip was an air-line boarding pass stub?” Hardly.

Likewise, I’ve known very few peoplewho took full advantage of a college educa-tion and honestly felt that all they got wasa piece of paper. Some folks might not beable to articulatewhy collegewas importantto them. To be sure, it’s not a cure-all, andit’s not the best four years of some people’slives. But for the vast majority, a collegeeducation is anything but regrettable.

Military education benefits are yourgolden ticket. Whether it’s sought as a re-sume builder, networking opportunity, skillenhancer, or because it is enjoyable and em-powering all by itself, obtaining higher edu-cationwould, at the very least, teach you notto throw your golden ticket away.


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Need to Know Facts about this School:•• Online Courses are offered!• 1.1. 2.2. 3.3. 4.4. 5.5.• The Top 5 Programs offered are: 1.1. Homeland Security 2.2. Nursing 3.3. Engineering 4.4. IT Training and Certification 5.5. Business1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

•• CSMD tuition costs for the 2014 academic year: Charles, Calvert and St. Mary’s County Residents $113.00/credit; Other Maryland residents $195.00/credits; Out-of-State residents $252.00/credit; Credit by examination (not refundable) $20/credit.

Unfortunately, we do not offer credit for work experience. Also, we are not a Servicemember Opportunity College member at this time. However, we are a Yellow Ribbon program participant.

Admission RequirementsApplicants will be admitted to the college who have met one of the following:

1. Have graduated from high school; or2. Have earned high school equivalency; or,3. Have met the criteria of one of the college’s special admission program described in the catalog.

Certain review courses or reduced-credit loads may be required for new students who need further preparation.

Admission to the college may be denied to those persons whom the college considers to be a potential danger to the safety, security, and educational environment of the college. The college mayrevoke (or may subject to certain conditions) the admissions of any already admitted person who is deemed to be a potential danger to safety or security or threatens to disrupt educational processes.Such persons shall be afforded due process as required by law.

Additional admission requirements for the Certificate of Practical Nursing and Associate of Science degree in Nursing are described online at the Nursing and Allied Health Department Web site.Additional admission requirements for the Physical Therapist Assistant, Radiography and Respiratory Therapy programs are outlined in the Programs of Study section in this catalog.

Why is this School the Right Choice for Military or Family Members?CSM provides resources and support services for Military Active Duty, National Guard or Reserve personnel, and Veteran students including spouses and dependents. Our goal is to assist eachstudent with a smooth transition to college life, leading to achievement of academic success and increased employment opportunities. Qualified students may use their GI Bill benefits or militarytuition assistance to help pay for over 100 academic programs as well as a hand full of continuing education programs.

As a commitment to assisting our Military and Veteran students; CSM has a dedicated, full time Veteran staff providing specialized assistance at the La Plata, Leonardtown, and Prince Frederickcampuses. Students at CSM can complete their classes at multiple campuses as well as on line; creating wonderful flexibility for Veterans and Military personnel. CSM also has two active VeteransClubs (La Plata and Leonardtown campuses) with contacts to a multitude of outside resources to assist our Veteran students.

www.csmd.eduAddress: 8730 Mitchell Rd

La Plata, MD 20646

Admission Phone:301-934-7765

Financial Aid Phone:301-934-7531

Military Programs Contact:Robert Henry301-934-7656

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2 Year Public; Certificate Programs

Jay McKeown, VeteranCSM Criminal Justice Graduate.


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Address: One Alpha DriveElizabethtown, PA 17022

Admission Phone:717-361-1411 or 1-800-877-2694

Military Programs Contact:Sandra Nelson717-361-1145

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Admission Requirements

Undergraduate programs:• Minimum of three years of full-time work experience.• At least age 23.• High School graduate or earned a GED.• Writing ability sufficient for success in an accelerated academic program. You will be asked to write an essay thatdemonstrates your ability to write clearly, use proper grammar and organize your writing into correct compositionalexpression.• Have the time to devote to your coursework. Course requirements in a five-week accelerated class can be as high as20 hours per week.

Graduate programs:• At least age 25• Undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited institution• Undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 or higher (waivers can be granted based on professional work experienceand other factors)• Minimum of three years of professional leadership/management experience• Time to devote to your coursework; in an accelerated program, time spent outside of class is considerable

Why is this School the Right Choice for Military or Family Members

Military students have told us that they come to our school because of:• The reputation of the school – founded in 1898, committed to the nontraditional student & working adults.• The quality of the academic experience, particularly the faculty, who bring real-world experiences into the classroom.• The five-week class format where they take one class at a time. If they attend throughout the year, they can completeup to 27 credits. This keeps them motivated.• If they need to skip a session, it’s no problem. They can come right back in when they are ready. This flexibility iskey, particularly for military students who may be called away with short notice. Reentry back to school is seamless inan accelerated program.• We evaluate credits from military transcripts for transfer into degree programs based on credit recommendations fromthe ACE.• We offer personalized advising services. Our academic advisors stay with the student as they progress through theirdegree program and through to graduation. Our goal is to see them graduate.• We offer four undergraduate degrees fully online. Our other programs are a mix of online and classroom formats.Options and choice are a big part of why our students choose and stay with us.• Our retention rate is high compared to the national average graduation rate for nontraditional and online learners. Anyschool can enroll a military member. Only the best schools provide the tools, access, relationships and commitment toget them through to gradation. At Elizabethtown, we do that.

Need to Know Facts about this School:• Type of School: (Choices include: 2-year public; 2-year private; 4-year public; 4-year private; Online Only;Undergraduate/Graduate Public; Undergraduate/Graduate Private; Certificate Programs; Technical School;Other) Undergraduate/Graduate Private

• The Top 5 Programs offered are: 1. Business Administration (available 100% online or with a mix of online andclassroom options) 2. Human Services (available 100% online) 3. Human Services Behavioral and AddictionsCounseling (available 100% online) 4. Accounting (available with a mix of online and classroom options)5. Health Care Administration (available 100% online)

• Undergraduate cost per credit $525, Graduate cost per credit $630

We do offer credit for work experience. Also, we are not a Servicemember Opportunity College member at thistime. However, we are a Yellow Ribbon program participant.

By Alice Swan

If your future plans include continuingyour education or seeing a child off to col-lege or technical school, you should knowthat a number of organizations offer finan-cial assistance for servicemembers, militaryspouses and their children. And it’s becom-ing increasingly important to take advan-tage of these programs.Torrey Fronk, a local Air Force spouse,

said military spouses and veterans shouldresearch all available scholarships. Fronkapplied for assistance while she was attend-ing GeorgeMason University’s acceleratednursing program. She said she had donea lot of online research while looking forscholarships but was often frustrated be-cause she didn’t qualify. ThenFronk foundinformation about the Joanne HolbrookPatton Military Spouse Scholarship andtook a chance. She was awarded one of the

program’s STEM scholarships sponsoredby BAE Systems.“It’s hard for military families living in

the D.C. area, anyway, because it is so ex-pensive,” Fronk said. “The scholarship was$1,000 of relief—a real help.” The scholar-ship caters to students studying science, tech-nology, math or engineering-related fields. “Ifelt such a sense of gratitude and appreciationthat someone out there recognizes the sacri-fices spousesmake,” Fronk said.According to information recently re-

leased by the U.S. Army Women’s Foun-dation, college tuition has increased 6 to 7percent a year for decades as military payraises remained stagnant. Scholarships canbe a way to bridge this gap and ease the fi-nancial burden that continuing educationcan place on the family budget. To helpstart your search, here is a quick list, alongwith links to other scholarship resources.The listed organizations are ready to

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preciation for the challenges they facewhile serving our country. It might seemdaunting to click through the variousscholarship offerings and to assemble allthe documents required, but it is wellworth the effort. And compiling the in-formation for one of these aid programswill make it that much easier to completeother applications. Don’t miss out onthe opportunity to turn your educationaldreams into a graduation diploma.

U.S.ArmyWomen’s FoundationLegacyScholarships

The ArmyWomen’s Foundation awardsscholarships to women who are serving orhave served honorably in the U.S. Army,U.S. Army Reserve or National Guard, orto the child of a woman who served honor-ably in theU.S.Army,U.S.ArmyReserve orNational Guard. This year the foundation israising the total award amount to$75,000 forthe 2015-16 academic year. “These womenhave given somuch to our country. At a timewhen the cost of going to college far outpacespay raises, we are pleased that we can helpthese patriots attain their education and ca-reer goals,” said retiredArmyMaj.Gen.DeeAnn McWilliams, president of the ArmyWomen’s Foundation.ThefoundationoffersLegacyScholarships

for technical certification, and coursework atcommunity colleges, four-year institutions

and graduate schools. Community Collegeand Technical Certificate Program LegacyScholarships will be awarded up to $1,000.College, University and Graduate Pro-

gram Legacy Scholarships will be awardedup to $2,500. Information and the appli-cation are available at the Army Women’sFoundation website, awfdn.org. Applica-tionsmust be postmarked by Jan. 15, 2015.Applicants will be required to submit aDD214 or a commander’s letter verifying ser-vice with the application packet.

NationalMilitaryFamilyAssocia-tion’s JoanneHolbrookPattonMilitarySpouse Scholarships

These scholarships are awarded to thespouses of all uniformed services members:active duty, guard and reserve, retirees orsurvivors. The scholarship programwas es-tablished to help prepare military spouses

for meaningful employment and enablethem to contribute to their family’s finan-cial security. The scholarship may be usedfor tuition; fees; room and board; GED orESL; vocational training and professionalcertification; undergraduate and post-grad-uate degree programs; licensure fees; andin-class or online, full- or part-time studies.The application process opens Dec.

1, and information can be found at militaryfamily.org. The deadline is midnightJan. 31, 2015. You can also download theMyMililtaryLife app from the NationalMilitary FamilyAssociation’s website to getscholarship information delivered directlyto your mobile device.

DefenseCommissaryAgency’s Schol-arship forMilitaryChildrenProgram

Stop by your nearest commissary topick up an application for your child or

visit militaryscholar.org to learn moreabout this continuing education oppor-tunity. The program opens in December,and all applications must be hand-carriedor mailed to your local store by the end ofFebruary 2015. As enticing as it might bein this installation-packed area, you canonly submit to one store. The scholarshipprogram is open to all dependent, unmar-ried students younger than 23 who are thechildren of active-duty personnel, reserve/guard and retired military members, survi-vors of service members who died while onactive duty, or survivors of servicememberswho died while receiving retired pay fromthemilitary. Applicants must be enrolled inDEERS and should hold a current depen-dent military ID card.

FisherHouseFoundation’sHeroes’LegacyScholarship

The Heroes’ Legacy program is avail-able for dependent, unmarried studentsage 23 and younger who are the childrenof those who have died or have becomedisabled through their active military ser-vice since Sept. 11, 2001. Overseen by theFisher House Foundation, the scholar-ship awards are funded by proceeds fromsales of the book “Of Thee I Sing: A Let-ter toMyDaughters,” by President Barack

According to information recently releasedby the U.S. Army Women’s Foundation,

COLLEGE TUITION HAS INCREASED6 TO 7 PERCENT A YEAR FOR DECADES

as military pay raises remained stagnant.

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Veterans Upward Bound participants and an adjunct professor are recognized for their hard work during an awards ceremony in 2013.

By Jim Mahaffie

When you’ve just spent the last few yearsoverseas, it’s tough to jump right back intothe pursuit of a college degree. You mightnot knowwhat youwant to do, what you’requalified for or how to even go about ap-plying for degree programs. That’s whereVeterans Upward Bound (VUB) comes in.“We help vets break it all down into

manageable components, like refresherclasses, college application assistance andtutoring,” said A’Lelianne Warren, theprogram’s academic and recruiting coor-

dinator. Managed out of Prince George’sCounty Community College, the programannually serves 125 veterans from thegreater Washington, D.C. region. There’sno cost to program participants.The primary service for vets is providing

short-term remedial and refresher coursesin preparation for postsecondary educa-tion, Warren said. The program’s focus oncore academic subject areas, such as math,English, science, basic computer skills andlanguages, is ideal in assisting today’s veter-ans with their educational program. Veter-

ans Upward Bound classes are held on thePGCC campus during the fall, summerand spring semesters.Under the guidance of project director

Nicholas B. Anderson, Warren and otherPGCC career professionals are able tohelp veterans with job exploration. Assis-tance with obtaining a GED and individu-alized academic assessments are available.There are wellness seminars and work-shops, too, as well as food assistance andhelp with housing.

Veterans Upward BoundHelping Veterans See the Light

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By Audra CallowayU.S. Army/Civilian Workforce Transformation

In an effort to increase talent man-agement opportunities for civilian em-ployees, the Army recently polled 400civilians in GS-11 and GS-12 positionsacross all Army Career Programs to de-termine what types of training and pro-fessional development opportunities ap-pealed to them.

The Emerging Enterprise Leader Web-based questionnaire results, along withfocus group outcomes and industry best-practices research, will help shape theEmerging Enterprise Leader (EEL) talentdevelopment program.

“The goal of the Emerging EnterpriseLeader program is to provide leadershipdevelopment opportunities to GS-11 andGS-12 graded employees who have thepotential and desire to lead,” said ScottRowell, Civilian Workforce Transforma-tion (CWT) Integrator.

“The questionnaire allowed us to hearfrom employees who are likely to partici-pate in the program so that we can createopportunities that interest them,” he said.

The Army implemented the SeniorEnterprise Talent Management (SETM)program in 2012 to develop andmaintainenterprise-focused GS-14 and GS-15 se-nior civilian leaders. The Army is also fi-nalizing a companion program to SETM,

focusing on GS 13’s, titled EnterpriseTalent Management (ETM).

The EEL program will address gaps inavailable leader development programs forGS-11 to GS-12s.

The questionnaire showed that self-study learning was the training/develop-ment option that participants were most

likely to pursue. Examples of self-study ontopics of interest included podcasts and dis-tance learning.

A large percentage of respondents alsofavored in-residence education, trainingwith industry, developmental assignmentsand mentoring.

“We want our Army to remain the best-

manned, best-equipped, best-trained andbest-led force as it transitions to a leaner,more agile force that remains adaptive, in-novative, versatile and ready as part of JointForce 2020.These leadership developmentopportunities will build a pool of well-qual-ified candidates for future Army enterpriseleadership positions,” Rowell said.

Army hopes to expand leadership, talentdevelopment opportunities for civilian corps

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The Civilian Workforce Transformation team recently polled Army civilians, grades GS-11 and GS-12, to determine what professional developmentopportunities to offer them through the Emerging Enterprise Leader program.

Air Force Aid Society

The Air Force Aid Society is acceptingapplications for educationgrants and scholar-ships.The single online application opens thedoor to three education programs.

General Henry H. Arnold Educa-tion Grant—the centerpiece and gatewayto all of the AFAS education programs. Itoffers need-based grants of at least $2,000to dependent children of active, retired anddeceased Air Force members. Active dutyincludes Title 10 Reserve on extended ac-

tive duty and Title 32 Guard performingfull-time active duty. Spouses of active-duty members and surviving spouses ofactive or retired members are also eligible.All applicants must be enrolled as full-timeundergraduates at an accredited college oruniversity during the 2015-16 academicyear. Applicants are required to maintain aminimum 2.0 grade-point average.

Merit Scholarship (incoming fresh-men)—those with top GPAs, as verifiedthrough the Arnold education grant appli-cation, will be contacted directly by AFAS

to compete for these $5,000 merit-basedscholarships. A minimum of 10 scholar-ships are awarded annually.

Supplemental loan program—Evenif a student does not have sufficient finan-cial need to receive the Arnold grant, com-pleting the grant application determineseligibility to secure this interest-free loan.Sponsoring members may request up to$1,000 per eligible student to help reim-burse out-of-pocket education expenses.

A top student could get them all: a$2,000 grant, plus a $5,000 scholarship

and a $1,000 no-interest loan equaling$8,000 in support of a student’s education.

The program has an average selectionrate of more than 60 percent of those eli-gible and provides 100 percent of those eli-gible with validated financial need.

The deadline for applications is March13, 2015; however, students are encour-aged to apply early.

For more information on eligibility forall of these programs and to access the ap-plication, visit the AFAS website at afas.org/education-grants.

Air Force Aid Society grants, scholarships available


Obama, as well as corporate sponsorshipsand private donations. You can find all theinformation at militaryscholar.org begin-ning in December. Applications will be ac-cepted until March 2015.

ThanksUSA Scholarship ProgramThanksUSA provides need-based col-

lege, technical and vocational school schol-arships for the children and spouses of ser-vice members. Applications are accepted

April 1 through May 15 each year. Visitthanksusa.org for more information on theprogram and register to receive an emailreminder for the start of the scholarship ap-plication process in spring 2015.Military spouses who live in this region

are eligible for an additional ThanksUSAscholarship offered by theNorthernVirgin-ia Community College Educational Foun-dation and Northern Virginia Commu-nity College’s student financial aid office.The $4,000 Linda J. Romeo/ThanksUSA

scholarship is awarded to a female mili-tary spouse enrolled at NVCC. You mustsubmit the ThanksUSA scholarship appli-cation, and, if you are selected to receivefunds, complete a supplemental NVCCscholarship application.Other scholarship resources

• Beyond the Yellow Ribbon,beyondtheyellowribbon.org

• MillitaryOneClick.com• Military Officer Association of Ameri-

ca, moaa.org.

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“We continue to look for ways to expandour reach to serve the veterans populationby establishing partnership with the educa-tion centers, TAPs and VSOs on bases inour target area that stretch from BaltimoreCounty all the way down to Spotsylvania,Virginia,” Anderson said.Anderson said the program has part-

nered with the Wounded Warrior Regi-ment on Fort Belvoir. “We offer refreshercourses in math and English to the wound-ed soldiers that are transitioning out of themilitary,” said Anderson. VeteransUpwardBound just finished developing an onlineEnglish course and is beta testing it dur-ing the fall 2014 semester. “We’re hopingthis will allow more veterans in our hard-to-reach areas to participate in the programonline,” Anderson said.“The VUB is currently in talks with the

Vet Group in Washington, D.C. that has aveterans training center about offering ser-vices there, as well,” Anderson said.Participants must be a veteran of the

U.S. armed forces, a citizen or national ofthe United States, and a permanent resi-dent of the United States. Applicants needto submit a screening application and com-plete an intake interview.Funding for Veterans Upward Bound

comes from the U.S. Department of Educa-tion through its TRIO program, federal out-reach designed to provide services for people

fromdisadvantagedbackgrounds.TheTRIOgrants go to institutions of higher education,public and private agencies, and community-based organizations. Available nationwide,the Veterans Upward Bound and TRIOprograms were originally funded by the De-partment of Education in 1972. The PGCCprogramwas awarded funds in 2012.For more information about the VUB

program at PGCC, call 301-322-0576or send an email to [email protected] college is located at 301 Largo Roadin Largo, Md.; the office, at Bladen Hall,Room 122, is open 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.Monday through Friday.

FUNDING FOR

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comes from the U.S.Department of Educationthrough its TRIO program,federal outreach designed

to provide servicesfor people fromdisadvantagedbackgrounds.

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Department of Veterans Affairs

Effective Jan. 1, 2015, the Marine Gunnery Sergeant John David Fry Scholar-ship Program will expand to include surviving spouses of those who died in theline of duty after September 10, 2001. Eligible spouses will be entitled to up to 36months of the full, 100 percent level of the Post-9/11 GI Bill. This includes thetuition and fee payment, a monthly housing allowance, and a books and suppliesstipend. Prior to this act, only children of those who died in the line of duty wereeligible for this benefit.

Fry Scholarship Program Expands

Post-9/11 GI Bill Beneficiaries:Estimate Your Education Benefits

in Just a Few ClicksBy Sarah BakerWhitehouse.gov

As more than 1 million service members transition back to civilian life over thenext five years, many of themwill pursue their education by using the Post-9/11GIBill benefits they have earned.That’s why resources like theU.S. Department of Veteran Affairs’ GI Bill Com-

parison Tool (department-of-veterans-affairs.github.io/gi-bill-comparison-tool/)are so important. Veterans, servicemembers, survivors and eligible dependents canquickly and easily calculate their GI Bill benefits at more than 10,000 approvedschools and job training programs.In just a few clicks, service members can estimate tuition and fees, housing allow-

anceandbookstipends foreachschool.TheComparisonToolalsoprovides importantinformation onGI Bill beneficiary enrollment numbers, graduation rates, loan defaultrates,medianborrowing levels, andwhetherornot the schoolparticipates in theYellowRibbon programor adheres to the Principles of Excellence.By putting all of this information together in one place, the Comparison Tool

lets beneficiaries compare their options and make a decision that’s best for theireducational goals and their future.To ensure that the institutions that are educating our veterans andmilitary fami-

lies are held to the highest standards of excellence, the VA has also launched a GIBill Feedback System. This online system allows GI Bill beneficiaries to reportnegative experiences with educational institutions that participate in federal mili-tary and veterans educational benefits programs.Additionally,GIBill beneficiaries can go to the Federal TradeCommission to learn

more about the types of questions they should consider before enrolling in schools.Share how you are serving our service members, veterans, and military families

on social media by using #JoiningForces.

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Admission Requirements

At Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business, we seek individuals who endeavor toenrich the business environment and who also possess diversity in every sense of the word: gender,age, ethnicity, variety of industry and job function, and geographic location.

Applicants are required to hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in theUnited States or the equivalent from an international college or university. A business background isnot required; however, all applicants should demonstrate high potential for leadership. Additionally,applicants must possess a minimum of eight years of work experience and are required to submitfor review a resume, a statement of purpose, two letters of recommendation, a letter of support fromtheir current employer, and official transcripts from all academic course work. All applicants also arerequired to interview with a member of the Admissions Committee.

Why is this School the Right Choice for Military Members or Military Family Members

Georgetown’s executive degree programs are designed to train leaders to identify where theirorganization stands in relation to the current global environment, shows them how to best positiontheir enterprise for the future success, and equips them with the tools to achieve desired objectives.A combination of course work, residencies and a capstone project provides the framework to attainpersonal and professional leadership.

Our classes are led by experienced faculty who offer practical and applicable knowledge and areequally committed to our students as mentors beyond the classroom. Our students span a widerange of industries and functional areas. Global in nature, our curriculum integrates all functionalbusiness areas, and incorporates international consulting projects. It also capitalizes on our locationby providing a world view that can only be derived from Georgetown’s access to the key institutionsand leaders in Washington, D.C.- the epicenter of global business and policy.

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The Top 4 Degrees offered are:1.Georgetown Executive MBA2. Georgetown-ESADE GlobalExecutive MBA3.Georgetown ExecutiveMaster’s in Leadership4. Corporate InternationalMaster’s in Business

• We are Yellow Ribbon Participants

Address:37 & O Streets, NW

Rafik B. Hariri Building, Suite 474Washington, DC 20057msb.georgetown.edu

Admission Phone202-687-2691

Military Programs ContactDavid Shearman

Military Programs Phone202-687-2708

Military Programs [email protected]

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George Washington Universitycps.gwu.eduCollege of Professional Studies805 21st Street, NW Suite 301Washington DC 20052Admission Phone: 703-299-6782Financial Aid Phone: 202-994-9000

Private Undergraduate/Graduate Degrees;Certificate Programs available

Military Programs Contact:Victoria [email protected]

Locations:The George Washington University2121 Eye Street, NWWashington DC 20052

GW Alexandria Graduate Education Center413 John Carlyle StreetAlexandria, VA 22314

GW Graduate Education Center, Arlington950 N Glebe RoadArlington, VA 22203

Virginia Science & Technology Campus44983 Knoll SquareAshburn, VA 20147

GW Hampton Roads Center1 Old Oyster Point RdNewport News, VA 23602

Online courses are offered!

Top 5 Majors Available:Political ManagementParalegal StudiesEngineering Management and Systems EngineeringSecurity and Safety LeadershipLegislative Affairs

Tuition Cost: Each degree and certificate programoutlines its specific tuition rate on the CPS website atcps.gwu.edu

Room cost:Room cost: While room rates are usually not a factor withCPS programs, general details are available athttp://studentaccounts.gwu.edu

Board cost:Board cost: While boarding rates are usually not a factorwith CPS programs, general details are available athttp://studentaccounts.gwu.edu

Other costs:Matriculation Fee (one-time) $200Registration Fee (per term) $35

We are a Yellow Ribbon program participant:$19,500/undergraduate student/year

(GW portion before VA contribution)$13,500/graduate student/year

(GW portion before VA contribution)

Admission Requirements:As program requirements vary, every GW College ofProfessional Studies degree and certificate programoutlines its specific admissions requirements atcps.gwu.edu.

GW is the right choice as your education partner becausethe University provides the highest caliber services tomilitary members, veterans and their families. In addition toa premier education, you will gain leading edge customerservice, streamlined processes for government approvalsand tuition assistance, enhanced Yellow Ribbon Programbenefits, and potential academic credits for military serviceas appropriate.

Join the institution that has been recognized as a MilitaryFriendly University for the past several years and has morethan 1,000 students within our active Student VeteranOrganization.


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University of Virginia School of Continuing & Professional Studieswww.scps.virginia.edu104 Midmont LaneCharlottesville, VA 22904

Admission Phone:1.800.346.3882

Financial Aid Phone:(434) 982-6000

Veterans Affairs Coordinator:434-924-4504

Type of School: Undergraduate/Graduate Public

UVa Northern Virginia Center7054 Haycock RoadFalls Church, VA 22043

Online Courses Available?: Yes

Top 5 Majors Offered include:• Interdisciplinary Studies• Health Sciences Management• Project Management• Contracts Management• Leadership

Tuition cost:Instate: $349 undergraduate/$410 graduateOut-of-state: $835 undergraduate/$828 graduateOther costs: Additional fees may apply

Yellow Ribbon program participant only for Law, Business, and GraduateLeadership schools at the University of Virginia. Up to $2,500, unlimitedrecipients.

Admission Requirements: Vary by degree or certificate program

Why choose University of Virginia School of Continuing & ProfessionalStudies?

Through the University of Virginia School of Continuing and ProfessionalStudies, individuals can earn a degree or complete a certificate. Many ofthe courses and programs offered are available online, making themconvenient and accessible from anywhere you live or work. A degree orcertificate from the University of Virginia provides a credential that signifiesan uncompromising standard of academic excellence. UVa is an employer-recognized institution, which means your education will be highly regardedas you prepare to take your career to the next level.

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