{"id":110636,"date":"2020-07-15T16:13:42","date_gmt":"2020-07-15T21:13:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thechicagoschool.edu\/insight\/?p=110636"},"modified":"2020-07-15T16:13:42","modified_gmt":"2020-07-15T21:13:42","slug":"what-is-a-military-friendly-school","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thechicagoschool.edu\/insight\/community\/what-is-a-military-friendly-school\/","title":{"rendered":"What is a military friendly school?"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"clearfix\"><p>The Chicago School of Professional Psychology is proud to have earned a 2020-2021 Top Ten <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militaryfriendly.com\/the-chicago-school-of-professional-psychology\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Military Friendly School designation within the graduate school category<\/a>. Keep reading to better understand what it means to be a \u201cmilitary friendly school\u201d and where this distinction comes from.<\/p>\n<h3>A brief history of the phrase \u201cmilitary friendly\u201d<\/h3>\n<p>In 2009, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.va.gov\/education\/about-gi-bill-benefits\/post-9-11\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Post-9\/11 GI Bill was passed<\/a> to help active duty service members after September 11, 2001, pay for school or job training. For qualifying members, this bill includes the possibility of full coverage for public, in-state tuition and fees, housing funding for those who are in school more than half time, up to $1,000 for books and supplies, and money to help students move from their rural homestead to attend school. In some cases, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.va.gov\/education\/transfer-post-9-11-gi-bill-benefits\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">members can transfer these benefits to their spouse or child<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The amount of support is dependent upon how much active service the qualifying member had since September 11, 2001, and is subject to change or expiration.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.military.com\/education\/gi-bill\/new-post-911-gi-bill-overview.html#:~:text=The%20Post%2D9%2F11%20GI%20Bill%20can%20pay%20your%20full,use%20for%20books%20and%20supplies.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Basic eligibility for these benefits include<\/a>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Must have served at least 30 days of continuous active duty for 30 days after September 11, 2001<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>OR<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Served a sum of 90 days of active-duty service after that date and received an honorable discharge<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>What\u2019s a military friendly school?<\/h3>\n<p>With the creation of the Post-9\/11 GI Bill came changes and accommodations to colleges, universities, and schools. Shortly put, a military friendly college or school is an educational institution that honors the labor of service members by providing accommodations passed in the Post-9\/11 GI Bill.<\/p>\n<p>Different schools will denote that they are military friendly with a logo or similar titles such as \u201cBest for Veterans.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Resources such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militaryfriendly.com\/schools\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Military Friendly<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.blogs.va.gov\/VAntage\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">the U.S Department of Veterans Affairs<\/a> further delineate what these mean for service members.<\/p>\n<p>When looking for military friendly colleges, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.blogs.va.gov\/VAntage\/13871\/what-exactly-is-a-military-friendly-school\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs suggests<\/a> asking a few key questions:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Does the school have a veteran\u2019s center or club?<\/li>\n<li>How many other veterans attended the institution?<\/li>\n<li>Is there priority scheduling for veterans?<\/li>\n<li>What policies are in place for withdrawing due to a deployment or mobilization?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The best way to pick a school is to choose a program that fits your needs best. Don\u2019t hesitate to reach out to school administrators and counselors to ask if they can meet your needs.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>The Chicago School of Professional Psychology is dedicated to creating sustainable and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechicagoschool.edu\/insight\/news\/the-chicago-school-of-professional-psychology-earns-top-10-2020-2021-military-friendly-school-designation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">meaningful benefits for the military community<\/a> and are proud to support service members in their academic and professional development and successes.<\/p>\n<p>Interested in learning about mental health and wellness through an online program? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechicagoschool.edu\/learn\/online\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Choose The Chicago School of Professional Psychology to start your online journey today!<\/a><\/p>\n<\/section>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s important for service members, veterans, and their family members to choose the right school for their education. 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