29 Palms Personal and Professional Development LibGuide: Education Center: College 101 / GI Bill Websites

College Navigator is a free consumer information tool designed to help students, parents, high school counselors, and others get information about over 7000 colleges and universities.

Welcome to the new Department of Defense TA DECIDE. This dynamic information and comparison tool is designed specifically to aid participants of DoD's Tuition Assistance (TA) program in making informed choices on schools and education programs. The TA DECIDE engine is fueled by more than 10 recognized and trusted data sources from across the departments of Defense, Education and Veterans Affairs. It provides a first of its kind experience, uniquely tailored to the needs of the TA participant.

Is the school you want to attend accredited? Find out here: This accreditation database is brought to you by the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE).

JKO provides continuous, career-long development of joint knowledge and joint readiness for individuals, staffs, Combatant Commands, Combat Support Agencies, and the Services.

The Joint Services Transcript (JST) provides a description of military schooling and work history in civilian language. ... It serves as an aid in preparing resumes and explaining Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, National Guard and Navy work experience to civilian employers.

The GI Bill provides educational assistance to servicemembers, veterans, and their dependents.

The GI Bill comparison tool provides key information about college affordability and value so beneficiaries can choose the best education program for their needs.

Use the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form to apply for financial aid for college or grad school.

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The Leadership Scholar Program (LSP) helps exceptional Marines who want to pursue their education at highly selective schools after they transition out of the Marine Corps, with an emphasis on junior enlisted Marines.

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Pearson VUE welcomes Service members, their dependents, military trainers and testing programs.

Online tutoring and homework help for U.S. military and their families provided 24/7 at no cost by the U.S. Department of Defense and Coast Guard Mutual Assistance.

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Our GRE Companion provides personal tutoring, with immediate feedback on every incorrect answer. It automatically adapts to your personal skill level and can even remind you via e-mail of what's best to study next!

GED Testing Service is a joint venture of the American Council on Education and Pearson. The GED® test has opened doors to better jobs and college programs for more than 18 million graduates since 1942. Last year nearly 800,000 adults sat for the GED test, which is accepted by virtually all U.S. colleges and employers. Please note that this service costs $15.00

With OASC (Online Academic Skills Course) and CPST (College Placement Skills Training), you will be on your way to military and college success.

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