Budgeting, Planning and Recordkeeping
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Education Planning “Need to Knows” for Military Families
FY1536/FCS3394by Barbara O’Neill, Martie Gillen, and Kristen JowersFebruary 16, 2024This publication discusses general information about education costs, savings plans, and payment methods, military-specific educational benefit programs, military-specific laws and policies affecting student loan repayment, five education planning tips for military families, and education planning resources. Written by Barbara O’Neill, Martie Gillen, and Kristen Jowers, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, January 2024.
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