From the Army to College (eBook)

Jillian Ventrone is a higher education counselor for service members aboard a federal installation, working with Marines and their families to help them transition to education or to other professions. She is the go-to expert for professional advice for service members and dependents who want to successfully transition into higher education. She writes for the base Education Newsletter monthly and has articles published in the Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges Consortium publication and the Military Press Magazine.Paul Karczewski has lived in Army communities for the majority of his life. After growing up the son of an Army career NCO he chose to give back to the same community that had helped shape the person he is today. He jumped at the opportunity to work with service members in a variety of downrange locations as an Education Counselor and instantly knew he wanted to continue to serve soldiers in this capacity. Once coming back home he now guides transitioning service members in navigating the often complex and confusing world of higher education.

Educational Concerns 3-Academic and Career-Based Research Tools 4-What Should I look for in a School? 5-Unique Army-Based Programs6-Cost and Payment Resources7- Prior Learning Credit8- Troops to Teachers9- Vocational programs10- VA Programs11- Programs designed to assist active duty, veterans, and dependents