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FAQs About VA Education Benefits

on February 28, 2023 | By SNU Professional and Graduate Studies
Thanks to VA education benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill®, more than a quarter of veterans have now completed college or another postsecondary certification. This benefit covers those who served after 9/11 and can be transferred to their dependents, providing a way for service members to support their families.
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Veteran Students

How to Make the Most of the Military's Transition Assistance Program (TAP)

on January 20, 2022 | By SNU Professional and Graduate Studies
Every year, approximately 200,000 soldiers leave the military and reenter civilian life. It’s a transition that can be exciting or hard, scary or exhilarating — and often all of the above. According to 2019 data from the Pew Research Center, this transition can be a significant struggle, with 32% percent of post-9/11 veterans saying the transition back to civilian life was somewhat difficult, and 16% calling it very difficult.
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Veteran Students

How to Build a Strong Professional Network After the Military

on December 16, 2021 | By SNU Professional and Graduate Studies
Every year, about 200,000 Americans make the transition from military to civilian life. The military is a great launching pad for a meaningful career. It teaches leadership, strength under pressure, commitment and a wide range of competencies. And yet, many veterans struggle with making the leap from highly structured military life to a comparatively loose life as a civilian.
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Veteran Students

How SNU’s VETS Center Helps Former Military Students Succeed

on September 16, 2021 | By SNU Professional and Graduate Studies
You served our country, and now it’s time to serve yourself by putting your education first. Whether you're registering for college for the first time or completing your degree after many years away, it’s never too late to go back to school.
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Veteran Students

What Military Veterans Need To Know About Becoming a Teacher

Choosing to become a teacher is a lifelong pursuit for some, but a newfound passion for others. Maybe you’re drawn to working with kids, breaking down complex ideas, or reaching students who struggle academically to find their place. Teaching is a taxing profession, but it’s also an opportunity to transform students’ lives in meaningful ways and foster a deep sense of purpose.
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Veteran Students

The Top 7 Degrees for Military Veterans

Veterans bring a wealth of experience, knowledge, and hard-won wisdom to their careers, lives, and any schools they enroll in. But many struggles with the transition back to civilian life, and they may find that employers don’t understand the value of their military service. The right degrees for military veterans focus on sharpening the skills you already have so you can gain a foothold in an increasingly competitive economy. This makes you a more marketable job candidate. The right degree may also offer a faster, easier path to completion because it draws on the knowledge you spent your time nurturing in the military. These degrees are perfect options for military veterans.
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Adult Education

How to Make a Smooth Military Transition to Civilian Life

on February 9, 2021 | By SNU Professional and Graduate Studies
Transitioning to civilian life is no easy feat, even if you’ve been wildly successful as a military service member. In fact, a Pew Research Center survey found that about a quarter of veterans say it was very or somewhat difficult for them to transition to civilian life. This doesn’t mean you can’t thrive when you leave the military, though. If you’ve been struggling to find a groove in your new normal, here are some of our favorite places you can turn for support.
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Adult Education

How to Navigate the Transition Back to College as a Veteran

on March 12, 2020 | By SNU Professional and Graduate Studies
About 5 percent of current college students are veterans. If you’re considering joining their ranks, you should know that the right college for veterans can shape a brighter, more meaningful future and permanently increase your earning potential. Yet many veterans find the transition to college daunting and worry that they will be poorly equipped for higher learning. You may be recovering from physical injuries and psychological trauma, or feel adrift without the military giving shape and purpose to your life. Perhaps you worry that you won’t understand other students, or they won’t understand you.
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Veteran Students

What Makes a Good Police Officer?

Starting a career as a police officer can be exciting, invigorating, and even a little bit intimidating. We reached out to existing police officers, including Dr. Patrick Calhoun who has 24 years experience with the Tulsa Police Department, and asked them what they thought is required to succeed in this profession. As you prepare for a meaningful career protecting the safety of others, consider how you can improve your skills and provide the best service possible.
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Adult Education

What Veterans Need to Know About Going Back to School

on February 28, 2020 | By SNU Professional and Graduate Studies
Thanks to the Post-9/11 GI Bill® and other benefits, many veterans return to college after leaving the service. In 2017, 28 percent of all veterans over the age of 25 had completed some type of postsecondary degree or credential.
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