Getting Your Degree

Step 3: Find the Right Military-Friendly School

Once you have chosen the degree that matches your career goals, your next step is to shop around for the military-friendly school that offers you the best opportunity.

Step 3: Find the Right Military-Friendly School


There are many factors to consider when choosing a military-friendly school; these include available degree options, the school’s policy for using CLEP and military experience (ACE) credits, accreditation, and the cost of tuition.

There are thousands of schools that can be considered military-friendly. The trick is to find the one that offers exactly what you need, in a way that fits your lifestyle. The Military.com School Finder is a great place to start your search. It enables you to quickly search schools and request more information.

Once you have indicated your interest in a given school, an admissions counselor will contact you directly either by e-mail or phone. This will give you the opportunity to learn more about what the school has to offer. The best way to determine if a school is right for you is to ask smart questions.

Here are some related links to help you find the school that’s right for you:

The next step is to learn to use your education benefits.

What is Military.com's "School Finder?"
The School Finder is a database of over 4,000 institutions indexed by program, location, military benefits supported, and more! Use it to find the school with the program you want and the benefits you're entitled to. Best of all, it's free--courtesy of Military.com.

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