LibGuides: Military & Veterans: Education

Key terms.

GI Bill - Stands for Government Issued Bill. It refers to the Department of Veterans Affairs education benefit earned by members of the military to be used in pursuit of getting an education or training.

College & Career Guides

VetNow

How to Use VetNow

General Information

College Resources for Veterans
This guide will help veterans translate their military experience to a career, find the right degree and land a civilian job.
Education Benefits Application Process
GI bill application for service member, veteran, or military family member.
Financial Aid for Veterans & Dependents
Scholarships, grants & tuition assistance for service members to attend school.
School Decision Resources
VA and other government resources to help you choose a school and education program. For use prior to enrollment in a GI-bill eligible program.
Veterans Affairs Guide to GI Bill
Provides information on the GI Bill and benefits, including the Choose A School Guide and GI Bill comparison tool.

Local Academic Institutions

Pikes Peak Community College -- Military and Veteran Students
Guide to PPCC services for active duty and veteran students.
University of Colorado at Colorado Springs Office of Veteran and Military Affairs
Guide to UCCS services for active duty and veteran students.
United States Air Force Academy
Colorado College -- Veteran's Benefits
Guide to Colorado College Veteran's support programs.

Testing resources

Peterson's Test Prep (formerly Testing and Education Reference Center) This link opens in a new window
Practice the ASVAB test.

How to access ASVAB testing materials online.

Click on the database Testing & Education Reference Center listed above.
Click on the box labeled career, then next.
Click on the box labeled practice for a career related exam, then next.
Select Military Prep.

ASVAB Online Course and Practice Tests
Includes ASVAB and links to many other exams, including CDL, GED, GRE, MAT, MCAT, Nursing, and more.
Military.com ASVAB practice tests
Military.com: free practice tests, information about the ASVAB and study guides.