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VA Approves Maine Workshops for GI Bill Funds
By StudentFilmmakers.com
posted Jul 28, 2011, 10:40
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has approved many of Maine Media Workshops one-, two- and four-week classes as education programs for the Post 9/11 GI Bill.
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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has approved many of Maine Media Workshops
one-, two- and four-week classes as education programs for the Post 9/11 GI
Bill.
Maine Media College’s Professional Certificate Program and MFA degree
program received approval in 2010. Now military personnel seeking training in
the fields of filmmaking, photography, and multimedia may apply for tuition
assistance for their education at Maine Media for either short or long-term
programs through the VA.
The Post 9/11 GI Bill (also known as chapter 33 benefits) became effective
August 1, 2009 and according to the VA website, is “the most comprehensive
education benefit package since the original GI Bill was signed into law in
1944”. Veterans who performed active service duty after September 10,
2001, as well as current military members and eligible dependents, may be considered
for the new benefits, which vary depending on term of service and other factors
but can cover a significant portion of tuition, fees and books as well as a
housing allowance. Contact Maine Media Registrar, Kerry Curren, for more information.
"Our programs are ideal for U.S. service members looking to complement
their training, make a career change to the media arts, or to fulfill a the
goal of achieving an MFA," says Maine Media Dean & Director of Education,
Elizabeth Greenberg. "Whether through week-long workshops, a residency,
or a college program, Maine Media offers the hands-on educational tools needed
for veterans transitioning to civilian media careers."
2011 workshops, including a fall cinematography residency program, run through
October. Registration for the 2011 - 2012 Professional Certificate program is
open now. Applications for the MFA program are accepted on a rolling basis.
For complete information visit the MMC website.
Resources:
http://www.mainemedia.edu
http://www.gibill.va.gov/
http://www.mainemedia.edu/college/pc
http://www.mainemedia.edu/college/mfa
http://www.mainemedia.edu/workshops
http://www.mainemedia.edu/workshops/filmmaking/cinematography-residency
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