information on education, portable careers, fine-tuning resumes and career planning. For access, call Military OneSource at (800) 342-9647. Also visitBenefits.va.gov/gibill/education_programs.asp. Check for details on these programs as well: • The Post-9/11 GI Bill (See above). • MyCAA–The Military Spouse Career Advancement Accounts (MyCAA) workforce development/tuition assistance program provides up to $4,000 (over a twoyear timeframe) of financial assistance for eligible military spouses pursuing a license, certification or associate degree in a portable career field and occupation. For details, call (800) 342-9647. Also visit https://mycaa.militaryonesource.mil/mycaa /get-started. • DEA–The Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Program (DEA) provides education and training opportunities to eligible dependents of a service member who died, is missing, or was permanently disabled while on duty or as a result of a servicerelated condition. Offsetting the recent use cap to 36 months is an increase of the monthly DEA payment. Those first enrolled in classes before Aug. 1, 2018 are still entitled to a maximum of 45 months of benefits. Adult Education 132 In 2018, HPU was recognized as one of the “Top Colleges & Universities” by Military Advanced Education & Transition, and for 2018-19, the University received the bronze accolade as a Military Friendly School. From inquiry through graduation, onbase campus academic coordinators/advisors assist military students with registration, financial aid information, counseling, and VA benefit information. Degree programs and courses for the military community are offered online and at Hickam Air Force Base, MCBH Kaneohe, Joint Base Pearl Harbor, Schofield Barracks, and Tripler Army Medical Center. Flexible military campus course schedules are designed to improve access to and availability of education programs for service members, veterans, DoD employees, and family members. HPU features a variety of schedule formats to offset service members’ mobility. Throughout the year, Military Campus Programs provides accelerated 8-week undergraduate and graduate courses in convenient formats held in the evenings. Significant online course options maximize flexibility and enable students to complete their education from anywhere in the world. Many associate, bachelor and master degree programs can be obtained entirely online so that students can continue education while on deployment or after moving from Hawaii. To find out more, contact the HPU Military Campus Programs office nearest you: JBPHH-Hickam: 808-543-8053 MCBH Kaneohe/Camp Smith: 808-544-9313 JBPHH-Pearl Harbor: 808-687-7081 Schofield Barracks: 808-687-7093 Tripler Army Medical Center: 808-544-1493 Detailed information is also available at www.hpu.edu/military-and-veterans or by emailing mcp@hpu.edu. HAWAII PACIFIC UNIVERSITY As the largest private, nonprofit university in Hawaii, HPU offers a dynamic learning environment attracting students from all 50 states and more than 65 countries. Serving military students for more than 40 years, the University provides 20-plus degree plan options taught online through the College of Professional Studies/Military Campus Programs and at military base campuses, the downtown campus in the heart of Honolulu, Windward Hawaii Loa campus in Kaneohe and at Oceanic Institute of HPU in East Oahu.
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