Free higher education a possibility for British troops
source: http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2008/jul/17/defence.desbrowne
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"Servicemen and women may be able to go to college or university without paying tuition fees when they leave the army, navy or air force under a wide-ranging package of measures announced today.
Under one plan, anyone who has spent six years in the services will have the chance to study for a first foundation or full degree without paying tuition fees when they leave the services. Alternatively, they will be able to study for an A-level equivalent qualification without being charged.
The most severely wounded soldiers will be eligible for compensation worth up to £570,000, up from the previous maximum of £285,000, as well as continuing to receive an annual income, as they do already.
Servicemen and women who suffer less serious injuries during conflicts will receive an increase of up to 80%."
Wow. That is some kind of incentive. Although, with all the stories coming out of Iraq and Afghanistan, is the risk worth a free ride?
Under one plan, anyone who has spent six years in the services will have the chance to study for a first foundation or full degree without paying tuition fees when they leave the services. Alternatively, they will be able to study for an A-level equivalent qualification without being charged.
The most severely wounded soldiers will be eligible for compensation worth up to £570,000, up from the previous maximum of £285,000, as well as continuing to receive an annual income, as they do already.
Servicemen and women who suffer less serious injuries during conflicts will receive an increase of up to 80%."
Wow. That is some kind of incentive. Although, with all the stories coming out of Iraq and Afghanistan, is the risk worth a free ride?
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