Military Spouses Alison Hansen Thomas Edison State University Associate Director Office of Military and Veteran Degree

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Demographics 25 years old or younger Active Duty - 43.2% Reserve and Guard (Selected Reserve) – 34.3%

Demographics Married Active Duty 55.3% Reserve and Guard (Selected Reserve) – 45.3%

Demographics With Children Active Duty 42.2% Reserve and Guard (Selected Reserve) – 42%

Demographics Active military spouses: 22% have a high school diploma or less 33% percent have some college credit 12% percent have an associate degree 25% percent have a bachelor’s degree. http://vets.syr.edu/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/MilitarySpouseEmploymentReport_2013.pdf

Enrollment Flexibility The ability to take breaks in coursework (without becoming an “inactive” student Ongoing registration (not the typical semesters) Transfer Credit Flexible degree plans Non-traditional learning and credit evaluation http://www.tesu.edu/military/spouses-dependents/Prior-Learning-Credit.cfm

Affordable Childcare Military spouses are frequently alone in their parenting responsibilities due to deployment and temporary duty assignments. Average cost of day care in the U.S. — $9,589 per year. Average cost of in-state college tuition — $9,410 per year. a think tank in Washington, D.C., in collaboration with Care.com, an online resource that connects families and caregivers. http://www.newamerica.org/in-depth/care-report/introduction/

Affordable Childcare a think tank in Washington, D.C., in collaboration with Care.com, an online resource that connects families and caregivers.

Online course options Portable Degree plans

Financial Aid Assistance Knowledgeable staff (tax free income, etc) Scholarships In state tuition for military spouses Military discount for military spouses Explanation of VA Benefits MyCAA E-1 to E-5, W-1 to W-2 and O-1 to O-2 who can start and complete their coursework while their sponsor is on Title 10 orders. Covers the costs for obtaining a license, certificate or certification at an accredited college, university or technical school in the United States or approved testing organization that expands employment or portable career opportunities for military spouses.

Financial Aid Assistance MyCAA E-1 to E-5, W-1 to W-2 and O-1 to O-2 who can start and complete their coursework while their sponsor is on Title 10 orders. Covers the costs for obtaining a license, certificate or certification at an accredited college, university or technical school in the United States or approved testing organization that expands employment or portable career opportunities for military spouses.

Why I am passionate about helping Military Spouses

Spouses are not protected under VOLED/MOU

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