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From Combat to College: Veterans Going Back to College Face Non-Traditional Challenges
The Post-9/11 GI Bill and other college grants for veterans are allowing U.S. military veterans to go back to college affordably or completely free easier than ever before.
For some veterans that are now going to college, attending classes with students whose biggest concerns are which party to attend on Friday night and whether or not their term paper will get finished on time is a drastic change from going off to war and living the rigid military lifestyle.
College Grants for Veterans
According to The Washington Post, roughly 2 million veterans, many of whom served in Iraq and Afghanistan, are eligible for Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits that can amount to a full ride at college.
Veteran Students Faced with Unique Problems
Although some veterans think the transition from combat to college is fairly easy, it
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Melissa Rhone earned her Bachelor of Music in Education from the University of Tampa. She resides in the Tampa Bay area and enjoys writing about college, pop culture, and epilepsy awareness.