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The Yellow Ribbon has become the symbol of support and pride for the US Military since it became popular in the early 1990s. With the recent wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, the yellow ribbons have become increasingly prevalent to show support for troops—whether tied to a tree or adhered on the back of a car. Now the Yellow Ribbon stands for more than just support; it stands for opportunity.
Untraditional means of earning college credit, such as the DSST credit by exam program, offers a manageable solution for those active military members whose tuition assistance may be cut due to changes in the G.I. Bill.
The Army Career and Alumni Program (ACAP) at Fort Bliss helps 4,000 veterans return to the workforce each year.
The G.I. Bill provides veterans with the financial means to go back to school, but universities are struggling to provide them with resources necessary to adjust to civilian life.
The new Veterans Retraining Assistance Program (VRAP) provides monthly stipends to older veteran students returning to the classroom to help them cover education costs and finally earn their college degree.
DSST shares the top accounts to follow for military and veteran students on Twitter.
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