The policies and legislation that govern military and veteran education programs can be confusing to the casual observer. However, members of organizations like the Council of College and Military Educators (CCME), the National Association of Veterans Program Administrators (NAVPA), and the Western Association of Veterans Education Specialists (WAVES), have a greater insight into the world [...] Read more...

In preparation for the 2012 Council of College and Military Educators Symposium, Former Chief of DoD VolEd, Gary Woods, put together a 3-part article updating the status of the  State Advisory Councils on Military Education (a.k.a. ACMEs). ACMEs are made up of educators and Government officials who work to promote and enhance meaningful educational opportunities and create flexible and affordable education options for [...] Read more...

According to the Virginia Pilot, Virginia’s active-duty military students may soon find it easier to earn college credit for their military service and priority registration status for classes thanks to two bills which are headed to a general assembly vote. The two bills are Virginia House Bills 548 and 195.  HB 548 will require public colleges and [...] Read more...

The Military Education Blog will now serve as a resource for Education Service Officers, Veterans Program Administrators, School Faculty and Staff Members, and Govt. Officials to share news, information, insights and best practices to help ensure veterans and military students get the most of the academic experience. Read more...

The following guest post was provided by the director of the Veterans Upward Bound Program at UMass Boston, Barry Brodsky. Barry’s story is an example of how the Veterans Upward Bound program helps Veterans get the support and education needed to find work after military service. I came to work at the Veterans Upward Bound [...] Read more...

Last week the Marine Corps stood-down from their plan to drastically reduce Tuition Assistance for active duty Marines. Among other things, the plan would have dropped the individual annual financial assistance cap from $4,500 to $875. The news that Marine Corps Tuition Assistance will revert to the 2011 payment rates is like a gift, delivered [...] Read more...

With the approach of Memorial Day, our friends at eKnowledge have asked me to remind our readers that they are continuing to offer their free SAT/ACT prep software for servicemembers, veterans and their families. In alliance with the Department of Defense and supported by patriotic NFL players, eKnowledge is donating $200 SAT and ACT PowerPrep™ [...] Read more...