Attaining Higher Education

Attaining Higher Education is a course designed to facilitate the successful transition of active duty service members and veterans to postsecondary education.

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Considering college?

From intentional decision-making—a method through which service members and veterans connect their life and military experiences with a potential academic or career path—to choosing a right fit college,  understanding the application process,  and financing their education, this course will provide tangible ways to successfully navigate all of these benchmarks in the transition to higher education.

While this course is open to everyone, the content has been tailored specifically for active duty service members and veterans, especially those who aspire to start school or return to school soon, and higher education professionals who work to support student veterans.

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