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Education center o ers path to degrees ALS (from Page 4) 56th Medical Operations
Squadron
For decades, data from the Bureau of increasing the probability of complet- 56th Component
Labor Statistics have shown that work- ing the degree on time, increasing sat- Maintenance Squadron Robert Cheruiyot and Keandrea Gilyard
ers with higher education have lower isfaction in their education and nding
unemployment rates and higher earn- long-term ful llment in a career. Julie Riojas 56th Aerospace Medicine
ings than those without. The bottom Squadron
line? Earning a college degree increases The course helps participants un- 56th EMS
the probability of obtaining a higher- derstand nancial resources available Melissa Franks
paying job and staying employed. such as the Post 9-11 and Montgom- Jason Farnam and Kamela Jackson
ery G.I. Bills, completing the FAFSA, 944th CES
For service members interested in federal and nonfederal loans, grants, 56th Aircraft Maintenance
pursuing higher education after tran- work-study programs, and scholar- Nairi Cornejo
sitioning from the military, the Luke ships. These benefits and resources Squadron
Air Force Base Education and Train- can be used to defray most if not all the 944th Medical Squadron
ing Center offers a two-day “Accessing costs associated with higher education. Jared Breitinger, Johnanthony Centano,
Higher Education” workshop. This Cameron Duf eld, Eriq Durga, Charles Jamie Moore
track is designed to help guide indi- “Many service members rely com- Hayes, Kory Hickok, Kalan Knapp, Zach-
viduals through the decisions involved pletely on the Post 9-11 G.I. Bill stipend ary Martel, Miguel McDowell and Michael 161st SFS
in pursuing a college education, includ- to help with living costs,” said Sandy Padilla
ing providing information on nancial Cooper, 56th FSS Education Services Brandon Baldenegro
aid, college applications, and how to specialist. “But there are so many other 756th AMXS
research and compare schools. options out there to get nancial help 720th OSS
to cover school and living expenses. We Justin Parenteau, Evan Shawback and
“Transitioning service members want to make sure those transitioning Maurice Simmons Jathen Castaneda
interested in attending an institute out of the service are aware of these
of higher learning should be present,” opportunities.” 56th CES Courtesy of Tech. Sgt. Danielle Cook
said Robert Flack, 56th Force Sup- 56th Force Support Squadron
port Squadron Education Services The next Accessing Higher Educa- Christopher Buice, Alexander Hernandez
specialist. “The information provided tion workshop will be 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Darius Seeley
is universal based on how to make an Sept. 14 and 15.
informed decision. The resources pro- 56th Security Forces
vided are invaluable to anyone involved Sessions are offered every other Squadron
in the college search.” month but frequency will be increased
if there is a greater demand. Phillip Mast and Curtis Varner
Students will identify long-term ca-
reer goals and align their educational For more information or to register, 56th Logistics Readiness
plans to meet those goals. Having a call the Luke AFB Education Center Squadron
plan allows the student to choose a at 623-856-7722 or visit Bldg. 1150,
school that also aligns with their goals, Room 3136. Dustin Bryson, Tyler Covington and Shane
Frost
Courtesy of 56th FSS Education Center
56th Medical Support
Squadron

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