Charles Chou

Charles Chou

Charles Chou is a Marine Corps veteran and a Veteran Community Manager at VeteranDegrees, where he speaks with service members, veterans, and military families about how their education benefits may apply to the programs they're considering. Before joining VeteranDegrees, he worked in veteran resource centers at colleges and universities, helping fellow veterans make the transition from military service to civilian life and the classroom.

Posts by Charles Chou

How Often Will You Be on Campus in a Hybrid Program?

You work full time, maybe with kids, and a hybrid program looks like it might fit. The school may also call it low-resid …

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10 min read
November 12, 2026

After You Apply for VR&E: What Happens While You Wait

It's been weeks since you submitted your VR&E application and nobody has called. This guide is for veterans in that …

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7 min read
November 03, 2026

VR&E Counselor Meeting: How to Make the Case for a Degree

Your counselor meeting is on the calendar, and you're not sure how to explain why you want a degree. This guide is for v …

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7 min read
October 29, 2026

GI Bill® Extension in 2026: 48 Months, STEM and Time Limits

If you are running low on GI Bill® months, or your 15-year clock is getting close, you have probably searched for a GI B …

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8 min read
October 21, 2026

Fry Scholarship vs. Chapter 35 (DEA): Which Survivor Benefit Fits Your Family

If your parent or spouse died in the line of duty while serving, VA may pay for your education through two different pro …

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11 min read
October 14, 2026

Should Veterans Maximize Their BAH? The Honest Math

If you are a veteran lining up a degree with the Post-9/11 GI Bill®, you have probably heard two opposite pieces of advi …

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9 min read
October 12, 2026

The Rudisill Decision: Up to 48 Months of GI Bill® Benefits

If you paid into the Montgomery GI Bill and later earned the Post-9/11 GI Bill®, whether you reenlisted, moved from enli …

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8 min read
October 09, 2026

GI Bill® for Spouses and Children: How to Transfer Your Post-9/11 Benefits, and When Chapter 35 or MyCAA Pays Instead

The GI Bill® for military spouses and children starts with the service member: if you have served six years or more and …

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13 min read
October 02, 2026

VR&E Application: A Veteran's Guide to VA Form 28-1900

If you have a service-connected disability rating and want to use Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E), also call …

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8 min read
October 01, 2026

Hazlewood Act vs. GI Bill®: A Texas Veteran's Order of Use

If you joined the military from Texas, you may hold two education benefits: the federal Post-9/11 GI Bill® and the Texas …

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September 30, 2026