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How to Successfully Start Your Student Journey
Whether you are just in the information-gathering or consideration stages of beginning or restarting your education or confidently approaching the starting line, there are five important factors to keep in mind.
Financial Aid Simplified: Understanding Your Options as a Veteran Student
Navigating the financial aid process as a veteran student may seem overwhelming, but with the correct information and resources, it's entirely manageable. Start by assessing your financial situation and exploring the benefits available through the GI Bill®️. Take advantage of opportunities like the Yellow Ribbon Program and institutional scholarships, which can further offset college expenses.
From Combat to College: Turning Your Military Training into Academic Credits
Military service is a unique experience that prepares individuals for combat situations and equips them with practical skills and knowledge applicable to civilian opportunities. For many veterans, transitioning from the military to civilian life involves pursuing higher education to enhance their professional prospects.
Funding Your Future: Top Scholarships for Veteran Students
Veterans returning to civilian life often use the GI Bill®️ to fund their education, but did you know additional scholarships are available to support your academic journey? Beyond the GI Bill®️, various organizations recognize the sacrifices made by our military personnel and offer financial assistance to help them achieve their educational goals.
Choosing the Right University: A Personalized Approach to Finding Your Fit
Embarking on the journey to higher education as a student veteran utilizing the GI Bill®️ is a big step. With many options available, selecting the right college is a crucial decision that can significantly impact your academic and personal success. Adopting a personalized approach to finding the college that suits your unique needs and aspirations is essential.
What Admissions Officers Really Look for in Applications for Non-Traditional Students
Embarking on the journey of higher education as a student veteran can be exciting and challenging. Unlike the typical high school graduate, you bring a wealth of life experiences, diverse perspectives, and a unique set of skills to the table.
Choosing a Major with a Military Background: Matching Skills to Graduate Degrees
If you're a military veteran or currently serving in the armed forces, transitioning to civilian life and pursuing higher education is a significant step. One of the most critical decisions when pursuing a graduate degree is selecting the right major. Your military experience has equipped you with unique skills and qualities, and choosing a major that complements and leverages them is essential.
Summer Term: To Continue or To Take a Break?
During the summer months, it might feel like you're approaching a crossroads – as it does for many student veterans. Do you continue your classes and maintain your scholarly momentum or need a break from classes and assignments? For this test, there is no wrong answer. However, there are three significant considerations to remember when determining if taking courses during the summer term is right for you.
Student Steps to Success: Getting Started
Whether you are just in the information-gathering or consideration stages of beginning or restarting your education or confidently approaching the starting line, there are a few factors to keep in mind. To be successful, these five steps are crucial.
The Misogi Challenge and the Military: Why a Hero's Journey to Graduation Matters
At its core, misogi is about transformation. It is about relinquishing old habits and limiting beliefs and embracing a new, more powerful version of yourself. Through pushing their physical, mental, and spiritual limits, participants discover a reservoir of strength and resilience that they never knew existed. By gaining newfound confidence and courage, misogi offers an opportunity to be better equipped to handle the many difficulties and obstacles that life throws you.
4 Reasons to Continue Your Studies at GGU — and Invite a Friend to Join You
If you have yet to experience all that GGU has to offer make a note to take advantage of them in the Spring and Summer of 2023.
Are you interested in studying law? GGU has an option for everyone.
If you’re interested in studying law, GGU has options for every schedule and every interest level.
The Best Career Fields for Veterans and 5 Degrees to Help Them Succeed
A few specific jobs are considered the best for veterans with or pursuing degrees. Here are a few of them
Is There More Money to Help with Out-of-Pocket Tuition Costs?
Veterans, service members and their dependents are eligible for various educational benefits — one of those is Tuition Assistance.
Considering a Transfer to GGU?
Most of GGU’s undergraduate students transfer in after at least a semester at another program, which means that they are ready to help you transfer credits and get your degree in the most efficient way possible.
Things to Keep in Mind When Transferring College Credits
In a perfect world, transferring college credits would be as easy as looking at how many credits you previously earned.