Did'ya Know? In-State Rates Apply to Active Duty

Week of August 30, 2010

Did you know that members of the armed forces on active duty, and their families, are eligible for in-state tuition rates? As of July 1, 2009, members of the armed forces on active duty for a period of more than 30 days and their families are now eligible to receive in-state tuition at public colleges and universities in the state where they reside or are permanently stationed. Read More.

The VA released the Fiscal Year 2011 Montgomery GI Bill payment rates. This year the MGIB rates increased by 4 percent to $1,426 a month, making the total value of the older GI Bill program more than $51,000 (for 36 months). Education just got more affordable. Start searching now.