1. DEFENSE ACTIVITY FOR NON-TRADITIONAL EDUCATION SUPPORT
(DANTES)
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2. PURPOSE
To inform TSMs of (DANTES) and how it helps Service members and Veterans pursue educational goals, earn degrees or certifications both during and after service.

3. PROGRAMS Some programs offered through DANTES: CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS
COUNSELOR SUPPORT PROGRAMS
DISTANCE LEARNING PROGRAMS
TUITION ASSITANCE PROGRAMS
EXAMINATION PROGRAMS
HIGHER EDUCATION PROGRAMS
RESERVE COMPONENTS
Scholarships for Severely Injured Service Members

4. OTHER PROGRAMS College Level Examination (CLEP)
Service Members Opportunity College (SOC)
SOC and Career and Technical Education(CTE) Program

5. DANTES Standardized Tests
INCLUDES:
Service VolEd
Prep for College
VA EDU Benefits
Federal Financial Aids & Scholarships
Financial Assistance
Student Loans
College Admissions
College Credit
State Tuitions

6. Troops to Teachers Offers careers in public education as a teacher.
Over 15,000 service members have successfully transitioned to a second career as public school teachers through Troops to Teachers.
TTT has a “Hire in Advance Program” for eligible service member up to three ears before they retire or separate from active duty.
No degree? No worries. If a service member hasn’t completed their degree but plans to do so once leaving the military, they may enroll now and start active participation after they have completed their degree.

7. RESOURSES www.dantes.doded.mil http://www.proudtoserveagain.com/

8. QUESTIONS?