Contents tagged with Military

  • Your Military Service Has Earned College Credits

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    Thursday, June 16, 2016 4:47:00 PM

    Blog Post Summary: Your military service may have earned you college credit.

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    Your military service may have earned you college credit. Many schools and colleges award military students credit towards a degree based on training, coursework, and occupational … more

  • Scholarships for Military Personnel

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    Thursday, June 16, 2016 7:00:00 AM

    Blog Post Summary: Scholarships can be a huge help when paying for school – especially when combined with military education benefits at a military-friendly college that offers discounts to military service members and veterans! Below is some information that can direct you toward scholarships for which you may qualify.

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    Scholarships can be a huge help when paying for school – especially when combined with military education benefits at a military-friendly college that offers discounts to military … more

  • VA Quick Links and Forms

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    Thursday, June 16, 2016 7:00:00 AM

    Blog Post Summary: Find links to forms and information for Veterans and their dependents.

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    General

    VA Forms https://www.va.gov/forms/

    Veterans Benefits Time Table (VA Form 21-051) https://www.va.gov/forms/27-0501/

    Education Related

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  • Navigating the Post 911 GI Bill® & GI Bill® College Tuition

    Tags: Military

    Thursday, June 16, 2016 7:00:00 AM

    Blog Post Summary: Navigating the Benefits of The GI Bill® & GI Bill® College Tuition

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    Benefits of The GI Bill®

    The new GI Bill® (GI Bill is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs) has replaced the obsolete Montgomery GI Bill® system … more

  • Veterans Education Benefits & GI Bill Benefits Available Through The VA

    Tags: Education, Military

    Monday, June 6, 2016 4:29:00 PM

    Blog Post Summary: There are a number of Veterans Education Benefits & GI Bill Benefits Available Through The VA. Read on to learn more about each one.

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    GI Bill® Benefits

    Active Duty Montgomery GI Bill® (Chapter 30)

    The Montgomery GI Bill® (MGIB) (GI Bill is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs) … more

  • Tuition Assistance Options for Active Duty Military

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    Monday, June 6, 2016 3:28:00 PM

    Blog Post Summary: Active Duty Military Tuition Assistance by Branch

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    Active Duty Army TA

    ArmyIgnitED (previously GoArmyEd) is an online gateway for all eligible Active Duty, National Guard, and Army Reserve Soldiers to request Tuition Assistance … more

  • Health Sciences Doctorate Student Presents Brain Disorder Research

    Tags: Military, Research

    Wednesday, May 11, 2016 12:00:00 PM

    Blog Post Summary: Disorders of the brain – those “unseen diseases” – affect many millions of Americans from all walks of life. The men and women of the Armed Forces are not immune, with many returning from combat with some form of mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI), Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), or other forms of combat exposure.

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    Disorders of the brain – those "unseen diseases" – affect many millions of Americans from all walks of life. The men and women of the Armed Forces are not immune, with many … more

  • Meet Regional Manager & Veteran Valentine Cameron

    Tags: Military, Masters Degree, Education

    Thursday, May 5, 2016 12:00:00 PM

    Blog Post Summary: Valentine Cameron, a Regional Manager of Strategic Military and Community Relations for Trident, covers the Northeast region of the United States. He is a veteran of the United States Air Force, retiring after 24 years of service.

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    Valentine Cameron, a Regional Manager of Strategic Military and Community Relations for Trident, covers the Northeast region of the United States. He is a veteran of the … more

  • 4 Best Ways To Prepare For Your Transition

    Tags: Military, Education, Career Services

    Friday, April 22, 2016 12:00:00 PM

    Blog Post Summary: Be Focused & Have a Plan: You need to be focused on what you want to do after the military and how to achieve those goals. What do you want to do professionally? Where do you want to live? Make sure you have your transition plan in place, including your education.

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    Be Focused & Have a Plan: You need to be focused on what you want to do after the military and how to achieve those goals. What do you want to do professionally? Where do … more

  • Homeland Security By Sea, By Air, By Land

    Tags: Military, Career Services, Homeland Security

    Wednesday, April 20, 2016 12:00:00 PM

    Blog Post Summary: Today, we are indeed all linked to each other by the Internet; we are using smartphones, tablets, laptops, and desktop computers. The Internet and digital data sharing, is not designed to be secure but to be open and accessible.

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    Today, we are indeed all linked to each other by the Internet; we are using smartphones, tablets, laptops, and desktop computers. The Internet and digital data sharing, is not … more

  • Getting a College Degree After the Military: Which Degree is Right for You?

    Tags: Military

    Friday, March 11, 2016 11:40:00 AM

    Blog Post Summary: For the purpose of providing insight into choosing a major, this article lists a few degree programs that are popular with military students (and available at Trident) and identifies personality traits and skills that may help a person succeed in that field.

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    You've decided to use your military education benefits and go to college – now you just have to choose a major.

    No matter how much courage you've demonstrated throughout your … more

  • Part Two of Five: How do I Decide on a Degree that Works Best with my Military Experience?

    Tags: Military

    Friday, March 11, 2016 11:33:00 AM

    Blog Post Summary: By converting military training and experience into college credits, you can earn your degree more quickly and cost-effectively. This article discusses ways to take full advantage of skills and knowledge learned during your service.

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    Things Military Students Should Consider When Choosing a Degree

    Already know what degree you want? Feel free to review other articles in this series:

    Part 1: How do … more

  • Common Sense Job Interview Tips For Veterans

    Tags: Research, Education, Career Services, Military

    Thursday, March 10, 2016 12:00:00 PM

    Blog Post Summary: For many transitioning veterans, job interviews are unlike anything they’ve ever experienced in the past. Corporate job interviews are most often behavioral based, with the interviewer identifying job-related experiences, knowledge, skills, and abilities that the company deems necessary for a particular position.

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    For many transitioning veterans, job interviews are unlike anything they've ever experienced in the past.Corporate job interviews are most often behavioral based, with the … more

  • GI Bill Tuition Assistance & Converting Your Experience to College Credits

    Tags: Military

    Tuesday, March 1, 2016 1:39:00 PM

    Blog Post Summary: Chances are, if you’re reading this, you’re a Military servicemember, veteran, spouse or dependent who is considering going to college – and for that, you should be excited. Achieving higher education during or after military life will ensure a smoother transition from military to civilian life as well as prepare you for your future career.

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    GI Bill® Tuition Assistance, Other Military Education Benefits, and Converting Your Experience in the Military to College Credits

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  • Advice For Veterans Returning To School

    Tags: Faculty, Research, Education, Military

    Tuesday, February 16, 2016 12:00:00 PM

    Blog Post Summary: Our Regional Managers spend a lot of time in front of current, past, and future Trident students. These men and women spend their time on the road, visiting bases, conferences, and other events connecting with veterans and those in the military who aspire to return to school.

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    Our Regional Managers spend a lot of time in front of current, past, and future Trident students. These men and women spend their time on the road, visiting bases, conferences, … more

  • 5 reasons to be excited about tuition assistance

    Tags: Military, Career Services

    Monday, February 8, 2016 3:53:00 PM

    Blog Post Summary: Making decisions about your education can be overwhelming. If you’re just beginning to look into schools, then be sure to read on. TA DECIDE will dramatically simplify the process for you.

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    Why This Robust New Tool Will Simplify Your School Search

    Making decisions about your education can be overwhelming. If you're just beginning to look into schools, then be … more

  • Anxiety Rises among Soldiers as Army Approaches Drawdown Goals

    Tags: Military, Career Services

    Thursday, January 28, 2016 3:37:00 PM

    Blog Post Summary: As the Army continues to address reductions in personnel, impacted families can find comfort in educational opportunities. As the Army continues on its mission to reduce spending and address DOW mandated reductions in personnel to a total of 440,000 to 450,000 soldiers by the end of the 2015 fiscal year, the uncertainty of the future may be a cause of anxiety for some servicemembers.

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    As more troops are cut, families can find comfort in educational opportunities like military tuition assistance.

    As the Army continues to address reductions in personnel, … more

  • Trident University International Set to Acknowledge This Year’s Veterans Day on Multiple Fronts

    Tags: Military, Career Services

    Wednesday, November 11, 2015 11:22:00 AM

    Blog Post Summary: Trident University International (Trident) will be acknowledging Veterans Day on several fronts this year. The University has strong ties to the United States Armed Forces, as 79% of current students are active duty military, veterans, National Guard, or military dependents.

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    November 11, 2015 - Cypress, CA - Trident University International (Trident) will be acknowledging Veterans Day on several fronts this year. The University has strong ties to the … more

  • Trident University International Set To Introduce Scholarship for Senior Military Leaders

    Tags: Military, Education

    Thursday, September 24, 2015 8:34:00 AM

    Blog Post Summary: Trident University International (Trident) is set to introduce the William “Joe” Gainey Scholarship. Named in honor of retired Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (SEAC) and Trident Board of Trustees member William “Joe” Gainey, this scholarship is open to all E-9 active duty, reserve, and National Guard members currently serving in the U.S. Armed Forces and pursuing a graduate degree at Trident.

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    September 24, 2015 – Cypress, CA – Trident University International (Trident) is set to introduce the William "Joe" Gainey Scholarship. Named in honor of retired Senior Enlisted … more

  • Trident University Military Outreach Manager Named to Veterans Organization Board

    Tags: Military

    Friday, September 18, 2015 9:36:00 AM

    Blog Post Summary: James Shiver, who currently serves as Regional Manager of Strategic Military and Community Relations for Trident University International (Trident), has been named to the Board of Directors for Special Operations Bionic Warriors (SOBW), an organization that assists significantly injured veterans and current members of the military.

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    September 18, 2015 – Cypress, CA – James Shiver, who currently serves as Regional Manager of Strategic Military and Community Relations for Trident University International ( … more