http://www.military.com/daily-news/2013 ... 828&rank=1
I'm currently working towards my Bachelors degree and have used TA quite a bit in the last few years. When I do, I usually stay well within the $4,500 allowed during a calendar year. Now I'm left with either paying for it myself or applying for FASFA.
Don't get me wrong folks, I appreciate all the benefits I receive for my service, and many civilian counterparts have to find their own money to go to college. But when you look at the fact that most service men and women who are using Tuition Assistance barely make it over the poverty line for base pay, can't we keep some of the good programs running?
Guess my plans for a Degree will have to change a bit :?
I'm currently working towards my Bachelors degree and have used TA quite a bit in the last few years. When I do, I usually stay well within the $4,500 allowed during a calendar year. Now I'm left with either paying for it myself or applying for FASFA.
Don't get me wrong folks, I appreciate all the benefits I receive for my service, and many civilian counterparts have to find their own money to go to college. But when you look at the fact that most service men and women who are using Tuition Assistance barely make it over the poverty line for base pay, can't we keep some of the good programs running?
Guess my plans for a Degree will have to change a bit :?