Military Online Education
New Mobile App for Injured and Ill Service Members
Service members from all branches of the military will now be able to access the Department of Defense’s Compensation and Benefits Handbook for Wounded, Ill and Injured Members of the Armed Forces on their smartphones. The handbook is now available as a mobile app and can be downloaded for free at the iTunes Store, the [...]
College Council for Military Educators Trip 2012
I just got back from the annual CCME (College Council for Military Educators) Conference which was held in Orlando, Florida. It was an amazing event that highlighted G.I. Bill revisions, tuition assistance concerns, and even had a Veteran panel that dealt with some of the problems Veterans are facing (Active/Reserve) when it comes to pursuing [...]
Holiday Wishes for CalSouthern’s Deployed Military Learners
Military deployment during a time of war presents service members with physical, emotional, and mental challenges that civilians can never fully appreciate. We can, however, appreciate their service, draw inspiration from their commitment and sacrifice, and express our gratitude for all that they do for our nation. The holidays are an especially difficult time for [...]
Meet a Military Learner – Michael Smee
Please list your military title and service years. Operations Sergeant, 130th CBRN CO (BIO). 1991 to present. To what degree does the GI Bill cover your school expenses? I haven’t even touched my GI Bill for schooling yet. I’ve been using Army TA, which has covered everything except for books. What prompted you to return [...]
Meet a Military Learner – CJC
CJC – Navy Please list your military experience. 20 years in reserves, 15 years active and still on active. To what degree does the GI Bill cover your school expenses? The GI Bill covers it all! What prompted you to return to school? I have always gone to school. I enrolled at CalSouthern based upon [...]
Meet a Military Learner – Kenneth Okeze
Kenneth Okeze, CH. (CPT) Area of Study: Behavioral Sciences To what degree does the GI Bill cover your school expenses? I am looking forward to using my GI BILL after my deployment. I can count on this as one of my benefits for serving my great country. The GI BILL will be of help to [...]
Meet a Military Learner – Gregory Mabry
Gregory Mabry Area of Study: Behavioral Sciences Military Service: Army, U.S. Army, P-LCSW CPT, MS Social Work Officer 2004-2011 To what degree does the GI Bill cover your school expenses? I am using the Post-911 GI Bill and it covers all of my tuition. What prompted you to return to school? I just finished my [...]
Get to Know CalSouthern – A Different Kind of Military-Friendly School
California Southern University may be new to the military, but it’s a well-established and respected name in online higher education. CalSouthern has been offering associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees in business, law, and psychology for 33 years. Although CalSouthern just launched its military program this year, it’s already been named a “Military-Friendly School” for [...]
Great News for Online Learners Using VA Education Benefits!
With the passage of the Post-9/11 Veterans Assistance Improvements Act of 2010, a number of major changes were made to the GI Bill for 2011. One, going into effect on October 1, 2011, is of particular interest to students pursuing their degree programs online—and it’s great news. Students (other than those on active duty) enrolled [...]
The National Guard and Reserves: Eligibility for Benefits Under the Post-9/11 GI Bill
CalSouthern’s Military Education Coordinator Anthony Alvarado—himself, as former Marine—travels the country visiting U.S. military bases and installations to answer questions about how service members can best utilize their military education benefits to achieve their educational and career goals. He frequently encounters common questions about these benefits, and about online education in general. We’ll regularly update [...]
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2011 Military Friendly Schools
