By John Aldrich
Director, Military Outreach at American Military University

Finding the time to study or attend college during the day, evening, or online is challenging enough for an active duty service member, but for a spouse of an active duty service member who may manage the household or work outside of the home, or both, finding the time to complete your educational goals can seem like a dream.  Finding the time to go back to school doesn’t have to be a dream though.

One common theme among military spouses is that they would like to pursue a career specific degree, (for example, teaching, nursing, or engineering), but it is too difficult to complete during one tour of duty.  By the time your household goods are unpacked and the kids are settled into school, you might have 2-3 years (if you are lucky) before your next PCS move is on the horizon.