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Voluntary Education Updates! Updates on the Post-9/11 GI Bill, American Council on Education (ACE) Transfer Guide, Academic Explorer (AeX) and Search Engine for Academic Degree Programs and Scholarship and Financial Aid Explorer (SFAeX). more ...
(Posted on Wednesday, July 01, 2009)
In-State Tuition for Military Members and their Families For periods of enrollment that begin after July 1, 2009, members of the armed forces (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard) on active duty for a period of more than 30 days and his or her spouse, or his or her dependent children, will be eligible to receive in-state tuition at public colleges and universities in the state where they reside or are permanently stationed. more ...
(Posted on Tuesday, June 30, 2009)
DeCA launches Li'l Heroes Baby Program As part of an ongoing effort to emphasize that the commissary is a benefit for the whole military family, the Defense Commissary Agency is launching an exciting new initiative effective July 6: the Li'l Heroes Baby Program.
(Posted on Wednesday, July 08, 2009)
Deployed or TDY patrons have until 2010 to redeem CertifiChecks Authorized patrons who were deployed or away on temporary duty from March 6 - July 31, 2009, will have until July 31, 2010, to redeem gift certificates in a military commissary.
(Posted on Friday, June 26, 2009)
Fallen Warrior Dependents School Opportunity Guidelines Change The Department of Defense Education Activity announced it has changed a policy regarding the education of the dependents of fallen military members.
(Posted on Friday, June 26, 2009)
Officials Work to Lessen Impact of Deployments on Children Defense Department officials are working aggressively to reduce the impact of multiple deployments on the children of military families.
(Posted on Friday, June 26, 2009)