A 20-Year Standstill Threatens Service Member Education
Why It Matters
Military education benefits are becoming less effective, threatening both service member advancement and military recruitment.
The Big Picture
Active-duty service members face two major obstacles in pursuing higher education:
- Tuition assistance has stagnated at $250 per credit since 2002, while average credit costs have risen to $477
- Online students lose housing allowances, despite online learning often being their only option
The Bottom Line
Without updated education benefits, military recruitment could continue declining while service members struggle to access higher education.