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Free college promises intensify military recruitment crisis Our military is becoming an afterthought to the next generation, stoking a national security crisis By Kate Monroe Fox News In our nation’s past, veterans who have honorably served were rewarded for their service with a variety of benefits, including free college under the GI Bills. Members of the military also were empowered to get their education while actively serving through other programs like military tuition assistance. However, calls today for free college have done more to harm the military than help it. Moreover, given the nation’s historic recruiting crisis, promises of free college for all are only deepening one of the more powerful incentives for military service. Our military is increasingly becoming an afterthought to the next generation, stoking the fires of a burgeoning national security crisis

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Proud moment alert! APSU's Military and Veteran Affairs Division is in the spotlight, thanks to Higheredmilitary's feature article. Learn how we're enhancing support for our 2,700 military-affiliated students by unifying services under one division. Read the full story https://bit.ly/49Swl2V #MilitaryAffiliatedProfessionalsProgram, #APSUmvaMAPP, #APSUMVA, #APSU, #PuttingYouOnTheMAPP

This Veterans Day - and always - we honor and celebrate the past, current, and future members of our armed services. Our nation’s servicemembers lead in teaching and community-serving positions across the country, and it's with great gratitude that we thank each veteran, and their families, for their selfless service, courage, and dedication. We are the home of the free because of the brave. In honor of Veterans Day, we highlight an analysis by Chad Aldeman, of The 74 Media: “Military Service Should Count as a Successful Pathway for Students. But First We Need Better Data About Graduates.” Aldeman’s analysis breaks down the challenges in tracking successful post-high school outcomes beyond college enrollment to also include career and military service. In response, "a group of state education chiefs [are] working behind the scenes to ask the United States Department of Defense for help in using military service as an indicator of student success." 🔗: https://lnkd.in/gha-nBcA Please join us in honoring all of our nation's veterans, including those who have served across our K-12 partners, candidates, team, and our very own President Joe E. Ross, this Veterans Day. 🇺🇸

Most transition programs for troops exiting service are overly focused on education, & there is limited evidence such federally funded initiatives are working, according to a new report funded by the Endowments. “Although further education is important for many veterans, most enter the civilian workforce directly & might benefit from more employment-focused support.” Read more about the startling findings in Military Times: RAND; Institute for Veterans and Military Families - IVMF; Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness #VeteransWork

Many spouses of U.S. military members face challenges, especially when it comes to their careers. Thankfully, the U.S. government provides the spouses of service members a range of benefits and resources. If you’re a military spouse who has been considering a career change or pursuing additional education or training, programs exist to help you achieve those goals. Because many of these programs are paid for by the federal government, the funding level, application structure, and qualifications may change over time. As a result, it’s in your best interest to learn about as many of them as possible; you may need to access multiple funding sources to help pay for school. In this article, we’ve outlined some of the most common education benefits available for military spouses.

If you’re a current or former military service member who is considering higher education, it’s wise to learn about the GI Bill®. Current and former service members of the U.S. military are entitled to the benefits provided by the bill, which include funding for education and training. As you start to explore various college programs, having extra funding to cover expenses will help broaden your options. Here’s an introduction to the GI Bill and how to use it.

#thinkingoutloud: Knowledge is power. I wanted both of my children to graduate college and one to serve in the military. I was blessed that they both got 50% scholarships right out of High School. This article provides scholarships for Military children, eligibility requirements, and what applicants need. Please share.

Bridging the Gap: Securing Post-Military Careers through Specialized Trade Education Read More: https://lnkd.in/eReivFi6 As we commemorate Invest in Veteran Week, it is vital to honor those who have served by facilitating a smoother transition into civilian lif...