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My parents served in the military and I heard somewhere that military kids might have some benefits towards college tuition. Is that real or just a myth? If it's true, how can I get more information?

Yo, I'm a junior thinking about pursuing military science in college, but not sure where to start looking. Do you guys know of any colleges that offer strong programs in this?

Don't judge me peeps, but this semester hasn't been the best for me academically, and I'm teetering between a C- and D in one of my classes. If I do end up with a D, will I still pass the class, or is …

Hey, so my GPA is a 3.45, and I'm wondering if it would be acceptable to round it up to a 3.5 on my college applications. Would this be considered dishonest, or is it a common practice?

I may join the military after high school and then go to college later. How do I go about transferring my military service or training into college credits? Are there specific steps I need to follow?

Hey everyone, I've been considering the military after high school and I've heard that some training can be worth college credits. Does anyone know how I could convert these potential training credits …

I'm ahead in my coursework and have the opportunity to graduate high school early. I'm thinking about starting college when I'll still be 16. Has anyone done this or heard of anyone who's done this? D …

I've been pondering about earning two associate degrees instead of a bachelor's. I have a couple of interests that don't neatly fall into one major but could be covered with two different degrees. Doe …

Hey, I'm considering joining a sorority when I go to college and I was wondering if sororities are allowed to host their own parties, or are parties mainly a fraternity thing? I'd like to get a true s …

Feeling a bit anxious here! I applied to Caltech and was curious about when they typically send out their decision letters. Anyone know? Thanks in advance!

I've had some serious training in the military and I was wondering if there are colleges out there that offer college credit for military training. If so, could you guys help me out with a few names o …

My partner is in the military, and I'm thinking of going to college. Are there any scholarships specifically for military spouses to help pay for their education?

Feeling kinda torn between college and joining the military. If anyone's been in a similar boat, how did you ultimately make your decision? What factors played into it?

I've heard the term 'military school' thrown around in discussions about college but I'm not sure exactly what it entails? Are they different from service academies or are they the same thing? Any cla …

Is it possible for me to join the military and attend college at the same time? How does it work? Is there anyone who did this and can share their experiences?

I'm going to be a veteran by the time I start applying to colleges next year. I've heard there's a lot of financial help available, specifically grants, for veterans like me. Can anybody shed some lig …

I'm aspiring to become a professional dancer after high school and have been considering the Dance Program at SUNY Purchase steadily. Are there any dance majors or alums out there who could share abou …

I'm an active-duty serviceman eager to night school. I could really use some financial assistance. Are there any grants that service people like me can apply for?

Hello folks, I'm currently a rising junior and I'm considering applying to Lehigh University. As everyone knows, financing college education is a significant aspect for most of us. I wanted to ask if …

Hello everyone, I'm planning to join the military after high school, and I heard that some colleges count military experience as college credits. Anyone knows how that works?