10 Reasons to Get Your Degree Now!

1. You've already paid for it. If you have GI Bill benefits, you've already put in $1,200 in seed money that is now worth more than $37,000 toward your education costs. When you add in your other benefits, like the Army College Fund, you could have access to over $70,000 for school. If you are still on active duty, you can use your Tuition Assistance, which is worth up to $4,500 a year and can pay up to 100% of your tuition costs.
   
   
2. Degree holders earn more money. That's a fact. Americans with degrees, like a BA or BS, make three times more money than Americans with high school diplomas. Master's 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.
   
   
4. It's fast. Your military experience may have already earned you credit. It's not uncommon for servicemembers to find they are half way to an Associate Degree because of their military training. With accelerated programs geared towards working adults, you may be able to earn your degree in less than 18 months.
   
   
5. It's convenient. Online 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 when and whereyou want -- and earn the same degree that you'd earn on a college campus.
   
   
6. It's easy to get started. Finding a school that will accept your military benefits, help you through the application process, and give you credit for your service is easy. Military.com has found them for you. Click here for free information from your choice of schools.
   
   
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 that interests you. Get certified in a new career field. This is your opportunity to do what you want.
   
   
8. Continuous learning. The opportunity to continue to learn and experience new things can enhance your life, and open new doors.
   
   
9. You don't have forever. If you've already separated from the military, you only have ten years to use your GI Bill benefits. It goes by faster than you might think.If you are eligible for Tuition Assistance you have to remember that the $4,500 a year is only good while you're still in the military.
   
   
10. WHY NOT? You have the funds. Flexible schedules and online delivery allow you to study when and where you want. You have what it takes - the drive and the discipline. Why not use the military benefits you've earned to go to school and make more money in your career? You have nothing to lose.

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