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This presentation advises transitioning military personnel and current US Veterans how they can go about exploring their options for overseas education opportunities. The increase in full-degree seeking Veterans has climbed over the last two years and more and more Veterans are looking for ways to experience a foreign education, one that will set the apart from other candidates in the job market of today. With globalization comes the opportunity to engage ones career from an international perspective as opposed to a confined domestic one. Now, those using the Post 9/11 GI Bill can have the same rewarding experience abroad as any other college student.
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Foreign Education for
US Veterans
The GI Bill Abroad?
How and why US Veterans are studying overseas.
• The Mission.
• Post 9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33 & 35).
• By the numbers.
• Critical Information.
• My Contact Information
The Mission
“To Help Transitioning Military Personnel & Current US Veterans Explore Their Overseas Study & Career Options”
Anthony Jason Scholte
What I do for the Veteran…
• Provide FREE Advising.
• Work with VA Certifying Officials at Foreign Universities.
• Ensure the Veteran is given accurate information.
• Help arrange low-cost airfare, housing, and organize campus orientation day for the Veterans.
• Work with foreign trade organizations and Foreign Embassies to ensure compliance.
• Monitor foreign Universities for compliance and graduate outcomes.
Anthony “Jason” Scholte
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• Participate in focused job fairs for Veterans.
• Advise TAP Offices of my services.
• Help Veterans with VONAP, the JST system, and transfer credit evaluation.
• Advise foreign Universities on “best-practices”.
• Work to align foreign degree’s with US DOL career projections.
The Benefits for the Veterans
Post 9/11 GI Bill Benefits
Quick Facts about Chapter 33 & 35
• Both can be used overseas for approved programs.
• Up to $19,198.31 annually paid to University.
• $1,429 MHA paid to the Veteran.
• Same amounts paid to spouses & children using the Chapter 35*
*Based upon the Veterans eligibility level. All rates above are based on 100%
• Up to $1,000 annually for books and supplies.
(Rates shown are based on the VA’s published 2014 rates).
By the Numbers
Since 2011 the number of US Veterans choosing to study overseas has steadily increased.
• In 2012 - I personally advised 15 Veterans who are studying in Australia at Griffith University. I expect 20-30 more in 2014.
• In 2013 – Approximately 212 Veterans were studying overseas.
• In 2014 it is predicted that over 400 Veterans will be studying overseas. (This
does not include those in “study-abroad” programs).
• The average cost of tuition varies greatly from country to country but seems to be around $20-$30k annually.
Why Would Veterans Study Overseas?
The Benefits of Overseas Higher Education
1. Experience living, studying, and working
abroad.
2. To understand what is meant by, “Global
Citizenship”.
3. To create an international network of new
friends and colleague's that advance
careers.
4. To study theories and concepts produced
in other prestigious University systems.
5. To learn a new language and experience
different forms of culturally diverse
business and government systems.
Critical Information
Don’t Be Fooled…
• Just like anything else you MUST do your due-diligence on studying overseas. I help with this.
• I advise eligible Veterans on the: • Who
• What
• When
• Where &
• Why’s of foreign higher education…
•Before you jump-in with both feet remember the process for doing this takes some time, you need to prepare for about a 2-3 month window.
•You should not do this type of program if you cannot afford to travel and support yourself independently for at least 90 days.
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• You must ensure the program you want to study meets several key criteria BEFORE you apply.
• You might consider doing this with a buddy or family member.
• You should expect to get “homesick” unless short periods of isolation don’t bother you.
• You should have already completed some college. If you have not that’s ok, but it does help.
• You must not have any legal issues pending, nor should you have a criminal history that prevents you from using Federal Title IV Financial Aid.
• You should expect to use the Federal Direct Student Loan Program as a back-up funding option. I can advise you on how to go about getting more info on this.
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While I primarily focus on full-degree seeking students there are other very viable options for you to still get the incredible experience of living and studying overseas in a short-term program.
• I can help you find the top study-abroad courses related to the degree you might be currently pursuing.
• Create a relationship between your current University and a Foreign University (If one doesn’t exist).
• Help you locate VA Approved Foreign Programs that you can tie-into your current US based degree.
Connect with other Veterans already studying overseas!
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ATTENTION
I provide this service FREE of charge and caution all Veterans to be mindful that there are plenty of services out there who will charge you, or charge large commissions to “Recruit You”…
1.I advise against using any of these service providers.
2.Never give out your personally identifiable information until you confirm someone’s identity.
3.NEVER give out your credit card information or social security number to ANYONE claiming they can process your student-visa for you. It’s not difficult to do and I’m happy to help…
4.I ONLY work with US Veterans & Transitioning US Military Personnel.
Want to Know More?
Contact Me Directly
A. Jason Scholte
US Foreign Studies Advisor
Military & Veterans POC
