IDentity Series: Finding Success as a Returning Veteran or Military Student, 1st edition
Published by Pearson (April 30th 2012) - Copyright © 2013
1st edition
Overview
Active duty military and veterans face special challenges in dealing with Higher Education. Written by those who have both served and taught, this text provides invaluable information, Web pointers, and insights. It is designed to help those serving and veterans–but also professors, advisors, and administrations. Treatment provides unique considerations for both campus-based and online education.
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Table of contents
Introduction
Chapter 1: Paying for College
Financial Aid for Active Duty Military
Army: TA and Other Aid Programs
Navy: TA and the Navy College Program
Marines: TA and Other Assistance
Air Force: TA and Other Assistance
Coast Guard Financial Aid
Joint Service Programs and Financial Aid
Financial Aid for National Guard and Reserves
National Guard
Reserves
Financial Aid for Veterans
Post 9/11 GI Bill
Yellow Ribbon Program
Montgomery GI Bill
Other Aid Programs
Concluding Thoughts
Chapter 2: Preparing for College Success
Evaluating Your School Choice
Student Community
Type of School
Accreditation
Course Offerings/Scheduling
Military Friendly Schools
Getting Credit for Military Experience
ACE Recommendations
CLEP
DANTES Standardized Tests
AARTS, SMARTS, and Other Military Transcripts
Prior Learning Assessments (PLA)
Refresher Topics
Academic Writing
Math
You Are More Prepared Than You Think!
Maturity
Leadership
Planning and Time Management
Goal Setting
Chapter 3: The Art of Classroom Tactics
Understand the Mission
Follow Orders
Overrun the Objective
Coordinate with Allies
Adjust Your Communication: Rank and Acronyms
Deployments and Other Military Activities
Chapter 4: Military Student Resources
Advising Services
Academic Advisors
Staff Counselors and Advisors
Disability and Mental Health Services
Documented Disabilities
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Traumatic Brain Injury
Veteran’s Clubs and Organizations
Additional Resources
Chapter 5: Life After Graduation
Building and Maintaining Networks
Military Community
School Community
Building an Effective Personnel Record and Resume
Active Duty and Reservists
Veterans
Resumes
Lifelong Learning
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