1. You've paid for it. If you have GI Bill benefits, you've already put in $1,200 of your own hard-earned money. That's $1,200 in seed money for your education. The GI Bill can pay more than $32,000 of your education costs. Add in other benefits you might have, like the Army or Navy College Fund, and you could have access to over $75,000 for school.

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2. Degree holders earn more money. That's a fact. Americans with undergraduate degrees, like a BA or BS, make three times more money than Americans with high school diplomas. Graduate degree holders make even more -- on average 33% more than bachelor's degree holders.

3. It can advance your career. Whether you're on active duty or in the civilian workforce, earning a degree can help you get promoted in your current job or get a better job altogether.

4. It's fast. Your military experience may have earned you credit. It's not uncommon for servicemembers to find out they are only a few credits shy of an Associate Degree because of their military training. With accelerated programs geared towards working adults, you can earn some degrees in less than 18 months.

5. It's convenient. With the Internet, distance learning has become more and more popular. It's flexible. It doesn't matter where you are stationed or what hours you keep, you study wherever and whenever you want -- and earn the same degree that you'd earn from a college campus.

6. It's easy. Well, you may have to work hard in class, but finding a school that will accept your military benefits, help you through the VA process and give you credit for your service -- that's easy. Military.com has found them for you. Getting information from them is fast and free.

7. Pursue a new path. Thinking that you're in the wrong career? Want to try something new? Let the GI Bill pay for it. Earn a degree in something you've always been interested in. Get certified in a new field. This is your opportunity to do what you love.

8. Learning is good. The opportunity to continue to learn and experience new things can enhance your life, and open new doors for you.

9. You don't have forever. If you've already separated, you only have ten years from your date of separtation to use your GI Bill benefits. It goes by faster than you might think.

If you're still on active duty, you can use your Tuition Assistance, only available to active duty personnel, to pay up to 100% of your tuition costs, but this may not survive future budget cuts.

10. WHY NOT? You have the funds. With schedules that allow you to study "wherever and whenever," you certainly have the time. You have what it takes, the drive and the discipline. Why would you NOT use the military benefits you've earned to go to school and make more money in your career? You have nothing to lose.

Take the next step. Get free information from military-friendly schools. Find a school that offers the degree you want -- and will work with you to help you use your military experience to earn your degree. Get started today.