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Here are some links for Soldiers interested in furthering their educational, career, financial or leadership goals while deployed. If anyone has found another site to be useful for them, feel free to share in the comments.

• www.mnscu.edu and www.veteran.mnscu.edu
o For education information on all Minnesota state colleges and state universities. Includes links to Veterans Upward Bound, a free college-prep program funded by the U.S. Department of Education for eligible veterans.
• www.iseek.org
o For assistance in career planning, skills assessment and higher education with a veterans' page
• www.careeronestop.org/militarytransition
o National website for career information where veterans can match their military experience to civilian jobs, write a resume and convert U.S. Army training and experience into civilian workforce credentials. Includes links for military spouses.
• www.earmyu.com
o A virtual gateway for Soldiers to request Tuition Assistance (TA) online, distance learning, and eArmyU online college courses.
• Army Continuing Education (ACE) Homepage
o A pilot program intended to help Soldiers find employment after they transition out of the Army.
• AARTs Transcript
o Produce a computerized transcript system by combining a Soldier's military education and job experience with descriptions and college credit recommendations developed by the American Council on Education (ACE).
• www.gpslifeplan.org/mnscumilitary
o An easy-to-navigate website to help with career, education, financial, leadership and personal goals
• www.mymilitary education.org
o A higher education website for veterans. Soldiers can view a flowchart showing them to what benefits they are entitled, a list of scholarships for veterans and a checklist of things to do before taking college courses. In addition, Soldiers can talk to one of 12 regional coordinators and 57 campus veterans’ resource centers or at (1-800-456-8519).
• www.minnesotaonline.mnscu.edu
o Get an online education online. A portal for online courses and programs offered by MNSCU’s 32 colleges and universities. Take a quiz to see if online courses are right for you.
• www.efoliominnesota.com
o An electronic portfolio designed to showcase your education, career and personal achievements
• www.getreadyforcollege.org/military
o This site includes higher education financial aid information including the new Minnesota GI Bill
• www.fafsa.ed.gov
o National website sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education. Most financial aid starts with completing a Free Application for Federal Student Aid.
• www.mntransfer.org
o For transfer information into and out of Minnesota, Wisconsin and North Dakota colleges and universities with a page devoted to military information