1. Military Spouses Alison Hansen Thomas Edison State University
Associate Director
Office of Military and Veteran Degree

2. “Dependent”

3. My Story

4. Demographics 25 years old or younger Active Duty - 43.2%
Reserve and Guard (Selected Reserve) – 34.3%

5. Demographics Married Active Duty 55.3%
Reserve and Guard (Selected Reserve) – 45.3%

6. Demographics With Children Active Duty 42.2%
Reserve and Guard (Selected Reserve) – 42%

7. Demographics Active military spouses:
22% have a high school diploma or less
33% percent have some college credit
12% percent have an associate degree
25% percent have a bachelor’s degree.

8. Enrollment Flexibility
The ability to take breaks in coursework (without becoming an “inactive” student
Ongoing registration (not the typical semesters)
Transfer Credit
Flexible degree plans
Non-traditional learning and credit evaluation

9. Affordable Childcare
Military spouses are frequently alone in their parenting responsibilities due to deployment and temporary duty assignments.
Average cost of day care in the U.S. — $9,589 per year.
Average cost of in-state college tuition — $9,410 per year.
a think tank in Washington, D.C., in collaboration with Care.com, an online resource that connects families and caregivers.

10. Affordable Childcare
a think tank in Washington, D.C., in collaboration with Care.com, an online resource that connects families and caregivers.

11. Online course options Portable Degree plans

12. Financial Aid Assistance
Knowledgeable staff (tax free income, etc)
Scholarships
In state tuition for military spouses
Military discount for military spouses
Explanation of VA Benefits
MyCAA
E-1 to E-5, W-1 to W-2 and O-1 to O-2 who can start and complete their coursework while their sponsor is on Title 10 orders.
Covers the costs for obtaining a license, certificate or certification at an accredited college, university or technical school in the United States or approved testing organization that expands employment or portable career opportunities for military spouses.

13. Financial Aid Assistance
MyCAA
E-1 to E-5, W-1 to W-2 and O-1 to O-2 who can start and complete their coursework while their sponsor is on Title 10 orders.
Covers the costs for obtaining a license, certificate or certification at an accredited college, university or technical school in the United States or approved testing organization that expands employment or portable career opportunities for military spouses.

15. Why I am passionate about helping Military Spouses

16. Spouses are not protected under VOLED/MOU

17. 1.3%