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

VA Chapter 35 Benefits for Veteran Families: 2026–27 DEA Rates, Who Qualifies, and How to Apply

If your parent or spouse is a veteran rated permanently and totally disabled by VA, or a service member who died in the …

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September 29, 2026

Montgomery GI Bill® Selected Reserve (Chapter 1606): National Guard & Reserve Benefits in 2026

If you drill with the National Guard or a Reserve unit and want to go to school at the same time, the Montgomery GI Bill …

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September 28, 2026

How Does the GI Bill® Work? What It Covers in 2026–27

If you're a veteran getting ready to use the Post-9/11 GI Bill®, tuition is only one of the things it may pay for. Depen …

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September 25, 2026

Westcliff's Professional Weekend Format: A Veteran's Guide

If you work full-time and want a degree without stepping away from your career, the question about any hybrid program is …

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8 min read
September 24, 2026

GI Bill® BAH for Online Classes vs. Hybrid: The $3,900 Gap (2026–27)

If you are a veteran working full time and weighing a degree, the online-versus-hybrid choice looks like a scheduling qu …

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September 23, 2026

Using the GI Bill® for an MBA: A Veteran's Guide

If you are a transitioning officer or a senior NCO eyeing a move into management, consulting or finance, an MBA is one o …

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September 22, 2026

Does Your VA Rating Qualify You for VR&E? A Veteran's Guide

If you have a service-connected disability rating and you're planning to go back to school, you may qualify for Veteran …

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8 min read
September 21, 2026

Top 10 Degrees for Veterans (2026): Built on Military Skills

If you are leaving the military or already out and weighing what to study with your GI Bill®, the major you pick shapes …

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September 18, 2026

Yellow Ribbon Schools List & Eligibility: A Veteran's Guide

What are Yellow Ribbon schools? Yellow Ribbon schools are colleges and universities that have signed an agreement with V …

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September 17, 2026

Free UC Tuition for Veterans' Kids: The CalVet Fee Waiver

If you are a California veteran with a service-connected disability, your child may be able to attend a University of Ca …

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September 16, 2026