Mission: Degree Without the Debt

Who this course is for

• You are active duty, Guard, Reserve, a veteran, a military spouse, or a family member
• You want a degree or credential with as little debt as possible and no wasted benefits
• You finished BMU 103 Back to School Game Plan and want every step

What you will be able to do

• Pick a degree for the right reasons before spending a single benefit dollar
• Build a degree map, vet a school, and protect credit you already earned
• Understand how Tuition Assistance, the GI Bill, FAFSA and Pell, scholarships, and state benefits fit together
• Avoid the student loan trap and the most expensive mistakes
• Leave with a 7, 30, and 90 day execution plan

Syllabus

3 modules · 10 lessons · each lesson includes an exercise, a reflection, and a worksheet

Step 1: Define the Target

• Lesson 1: Mission briefing: the 3 step system (free preview) Free preview
• Lesson 2: Why school, what you are good at, and finding a mentor and an education specialist

Step 2: Choose Your Path

• Lesson 3: Build your degree map, and choose and vet the right school
• Lesson 4: Maximize credit you already earned, and use geography to your advantage
• Lesson 5: When school is not for you: credentials and other paths

Step 3: Fund It Free

• Lesson 6: Tuition Assistance: use it without losing it
• Lesson 7: The GI Bill: protect it like ammo
• Lesson 8: FAFSA, Pell Grants, scholarships, and state and local benefits
• Lesson 9: Avoiding the student loan trap, VR&E, and transition planning
• Lesson 10: Your 7, 30, and 90 day execution plan