4 Learning Obstacles for Military Students
Here are four common challenges that many military students encounter.
1. School/Military Life Balance
Scheduling is never easy, but it’s even more tricky when you have the added responsibility of completing assignments and attending lectures. You’ll need to prioritize your career in the military, as well as take care of yourself and your family – if you have one.
One solution to this obstacle is finding an academic institution that offers flexible schedules. For example, MedCerts is an accredited remote credentialing platform that has flexible learning as its foundation.
2. Transitioning from Active Duty to Civilian Life
Completing your certification process isn’t the end goal, but a step toward a rewarding civilian career after active duty. But that transition can sometimes be a challenge if unplanned.
One way to address this transition from soldier to student and beyond is to work with an institution that partners you with knowledgeable student advisors. They can help you navigate the process and get started in your civilian career easily.
3. Financing Concerns
Education isn’t free. But thanks to your military benefits through Department of Defense credentialing assistance programs, it may be for you. These programs provide funding for soldiers – typically $4,000 per fiscal year – to earn credentials to help advance in their military career or future civilian careers.
MedCerts is a military-friendly school and an approved vendor for the Army Credentialing Assistance, Air Force Credentialing Assistance and Credentialing Opportunities Online (COOL) and Coast Guard COOL, which means our military education consultants can help guide you through the navigation of these programs.
4. A Lack of Military Resources On Campus
You’ll be more likely to succeed in your efforts as a military student if you create a support system of people who have experience with your plans. Look for an academic institution that offers online training, in case you receive orders to move quickly. Find advisors who understand when you may need to pause your program or seek solutions that only military personnel have. All of MedCerts’ military education consultants are veterans or active-duty service members.
Connect with MedCerts Today
Balancing military and student life might not be simple, but it’s possible in a learning environment designed to support you. MedCerts programs are structured to alleviate issues and help military students find success. Reach out today to take advantage of your military education benefits.
The Army, Department of Defense, and Department of the Army are not affiliated with MedCerts and do not endorse our services.
