Veteran Resources
The brochures below provide military personnel and veterans information about college photonics programs and indicate military occupational specialties that are photonics related.
Student recruiters can customize and distribute these brochures to college veteran affairs, military bases, and student veteran organizations, as well as career fairs and transitioning classes. Please contact op‑tec@op‑tec.org for customizable source files.
Other Resources for Veterans
GI Bill Web Site, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs http://www.gibill.va.gov/
Global Directory of Programs in Optics and Photonics http://www.opticseducation.org
“Best for Vets” Series, Military Times, November 11, 2013 http://www.militarytimes.com/best-for-vets
“Paying for College Still a Major Challenge for Military Students, Vets," Katy Hopkins, U.S. News & World Report, August 2, 2012, http://www.usnews.com/education/best-colleges/articles/2012/08/02/paying-for-college-still-a-major-challenge-for-military-students-vets?s_cid=rss:paying-for-college-still-a-major-challenge-for-military-students-vets
From Soldier to Student II: Assessing Campus Programs for Veterans and Service Members, American Council on Education, July 2012, http://www.acenet.edu/news-room/Pages/From-Soldier-to-Student-II.aspx
"6 Tips for Veterans to Succeed in College," Katy Hopkins, U.S. News & World Report, June 8, 2012, http://www.usnews.com/education/best-colleges/articles/2012/06/08/6-tips-for-veterans-to-succeed-in-college
“Efforts Focus on Helping Veterans Find the Right College," Katy Hopkins, U.S. News & World Report, June 8, 2012, http://www.usnews.com/education/best-colleges/articles/2012/06/08/efforts-focus-on-helping-veterans-find-the-right-college
“Scholarships Honor Service Members, Veterans, Families," Matt Konrad, Scholarship America, U.S. News & World Report, May 31, 2012, http://www.usnews.com/education/blogs/the-scholarship-coach/2012/05/31/scholarships-honor-service-members-veterans-families
