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Laptop backpack with multiple compartments, a USB charger port, and a separate laptop pocket that can fit up to a 17-inch laptop. It has a theft-proof back pocket that makes it difficult to steal personal items.

Best For:

Vets going to college

Best Use Case:

This backpack works as both school and travel backpack.

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With the capacity of 34 liters, 2 large pockets, and 3 other mini pockets, Matein Travel Laptop Backpack is a great travel and school bag for anyone looking for features like a theft-poof pocket, an outside USB charger, and an internal charging cable allowing you to charge while walking.

Best For:

Vets going to college

Best Use Case:

This backpack works as both school and travel backpack.

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This is a good everyday backpack that is durable and spacious, with room for all electronics. The laptop pocket has a lot of padding to help protect your laptop.

Best For:

Vets going to college

Best Use Case:

Best for everyday use. It has multiple compartments including 15 inch laptop pocket.

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HP Envy 13 is an affordable laptop that has high-end quality, with a battery that lasts much longer in comparison to their competition.

Best For:

Vets going to college

Best Use Case:

For students who multitask and runs programs all at once

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ACE’s Student Veterans of America program converts professional military experience into academic credit. It grants Certification of Joint Services Transcript and provides transfer credit recommendations. This lowers the time and financial commitment required to acquire a degree.

Best For:

Vets going to college

Best Use Case:

veterans and military members hoping to apply military experience toward a degree

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NAVUB holds a scholarship contest that is open to both current and former VUB members. Every NAVUB member program is allowed to submit one candidate for this scholarship. The sums differ and have ranged from $500 to $2,000 for each winner.

Best For:

Vets going to college

Best Use Case:

This scholarship is open to current and past VUB participants.

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Various scholarship programs are available for veterans, members of the guard and reserves, as well as their spouses, children, and grandchildren. After a qualified applicant has used up all Federal/State grants and/or scholarships that are available to them, AMVETS scholarships are intended to address any remaining financial gaps.

Best For:

Vets going to college

Best Use Case:

If there is still a financial gap after all available government aids have been exhausted.