For many single mothers, military service has created career opportunities they never imagined before enlisting. Many have discovered interests and aptitudes they had no idea about, and some have enjoyed the tantalizing tastes of careers that have fulfilled their dreams since early childhood. Many military women have started nursing and healthcare careers, and even more have broken new ground in fields once considered exclusively for men: they have become machinists, mechanics, engineers, computer and IT specialists, and logistics experts. , skilled women workers both in demand in the private sector and in the military.
As these single moms prepare to leave the military and return to civilian life, they look forward to continuing their personal and professional development, taking advantage of the generous support of the New GI Bill.
According to the provisions of the law:
– The government will pay the full cost of tuition and housing when they attend publicly funded colleges and universities, and their benefits will also cover textbooks and supplies.
– In cases where exceptionally talented veterans enroll in highly competitive programs at private universities, the “Yellow Ribbon Program” will also make up the difference between public and private school tuition.
Single mothers have used their post-9/11 GI benefits to attend Harvard, Yale, Stanford, Cal and Duke, distinguishing themselves in the classroom just as they did in the country.
“My service in Iraq taught me more about the joys and horrors of life than I really wanted to know,” says Aracelli Ramírez, now a student at the University of Chicago. “However, above all, it taught me how brave I am and reminded me how much I want to give my daughters. I came of age and discovered my true vocation,” says Ramírez. With the support of the GI Bill and federally supported scholarships, Ramirez is studying to become a certified nurse practitioner in pediatrics. “So many children suffer so unnecessarily,” Ramírez laments, “I hope I can give them some relief.”
However, there are certain eligibility criteria that must be met before moms can consider having the GI Bill help them with their education after discharge from military service. Here is a brief synopsis of the eligibility criteria:
– You must have served on active duty for a minimum of 90 days after September 10, 2001. This includes active duty as a member of the Armed Forces or on a call.
– In addition, it is mandatory to have had an honorable service record and discharged.
All in all, you can reap great benefits if you have a good service record in the military scrolls. So what are you waiting for, military moms? Go and take the opportunity.
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