For Educators: Military Resources
Discover pathways into and through the Military, and how they can align with your personal and professional goals.
Explore resources to help you further your education, from choosing the right school to navigating financial aid.
Learn about the steps toward military service — and the benefits, opportunities and requirements you can expect.
Get information to help you advance your career — including advice on writing resumes and acing interviews.
Planning ahead even before stepping foot on a campus is the key to keeping your finances in check, both during college and after you graduate. Here’s your checklist toward a solid financial plan.
Determine the total expected costs including tuition, fees, housing, books and supplies, meals, and travel.
Assess your savings, family contributions and potential earnings from part-time work to see what you can afford for both necessities and extras.
Draft a list of all available aid such as scholarships, grants and loans, that can help reduce out-of-pocket expenses.
Include all foreseeable expenses but also be sure to earmark an emergency fund for surprise costs.
From day one, have a strategy to manage loan repayments — factoring in interest rates and the repayment timeline — to minimize financial stress upon graduation.
We hope you’ve found these tips both useful and inspiring. There’s more to explore, so why stop now?