University of Phoenix Hosts Military Open House Tonight

Posted Feb 1, 2012 by HOWARD ALTMAN

Updated Feb 1, 2012 at 06:16 PM

Are you a veteran thinking about college?

The University of Phoenix is holding a military open-house in Tampa tonight.

Aimed at those returning from Afghanistan and Iraq looking to further their education, the open-house is designed to help veterans make a smooth transition back to civilian life, school officials say.

The open-house runs from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the University of Phoenix Westshore Learning Center, 4805 W Independence Pkwy.

The university created a special Military Division committed to helping members of the military community obtain the education they need to either prepare for a civilian career or advance their military career, according to a university press release.  At the event, University of Phoenix Military Division staff and faculty will share important information with military members covering topics such as:

• Troops to Teachers initiative;
• GI Bill;
• Tuition assistance;
• Scholarships available to service members, their families, and veterans; 
• Benefits for military families available through the Red Cross and YMCA;
• How to access a wide variety of educational opportunities through University of Phoenix and more.

For more information about tonight’s event at University of Phoenix, visit http://www.uopwestflorida.eventbrite.com/