Education

There are a lot of decisions to make when beginning your civilian career — for many, that starts with education. RecruitMilitary is proud to work with Educators and Training entities across the Nation, to provide you with this Education Resource Center. Take the time to understand the education benefits you have earned, and weigh your options in pursuing a degree or other employment training. Your education can serve as a launchpad to career attainment.

Includes:

  • Choosing the right college
  • Using your education benefits
  • Veteran Learning Portal

Education

Know & Understand your Education Benefits

Post 9/11 GI Bill®

If you have at least 90 days of aggregate active duty service after Sept. 10, 2001, and are still on active duty, or if you are an honorably discharged Veteran or were discharged with a service-connected disability after 30 days, you may be eligible for the Post 9/11 GI Bill®.

GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.

Yellow Ribbon Program

To receive benefits under the Yellow Ribbon Program, you must be eligible for the maximum benefit rate (100%) under the Post-9/11 GI Bill®.

Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E)

If you have a service-connected disability that limits your ability to work or prevents you from working, find out if you can get VR&E benefits and services—like help exploring employment options and getting more training if required.

Apply for your Educational Benefits

What is the Forever GI Bill?

Education Benefits

GI Bill® Comparison Tool

Access your military records

To receive benefits under the Yellow Ribbon Program, you must be eligible for the maximum benefit rate (100%) under the Post-9/11 GI Bill®.

Knowledge is Power

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A Strong Foundation and the Tools to Grow

We all have those "best laid plans" – the ones where we finally had a goal and knew all the steps we’d need to take to get there. For once, we had something to say when someone asked, “What are you going to do?” But then, something happened to change everything.

Education, Information Technology, March-April 2019

What Does a Student Veteran Look Like?

After serving diverse and challenging climates and given leadership responsibilities at even the earliest levels, veterans tend to be more mature and experienced than their fellow students.

Education, Employer Blog

Know and Understand your Education Benefits

Take the time to understand the education benefits you have earned, and weigh your options in pursuing a degree or other employment training.

Education

Dedicated to Success

The University of Maryland University College (UMUC) has been serving the higher education needs of the U.S. armed forces since 1947. We spoke with two of their many employees who served in the military before joining the ranks at UMUC. Read about their experiences and advice for veterans.

Education, May-June 2018