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Military Benefits

Military Benefits

Are you a service member or a vet preparing for life after the military, or a military family member looking for a career you can take base to base? Meet people like you who’ve completed our program—and find out why they chose Paul Mitchell Schools as well as what resources are available to you.

Discover the Benefits
For Military Students

There’s a wealth of resources and support available for military, vets and families. Here are some of them:

GI Bill®

VA administers a variety of benefits and services that provide financial and other forms of assistance to service members, veterans, their dependents and survivors.

 

If you served on active duty, you might be eligible for education benefits offered by the Department of Veterans Affairs. For example, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® provides Financial support for educational and housing expenses to individuals with at least 90 days of aggregate service after September 10, 2001, or individuals discharged with a service-connected disability after 30 days. You must have received an honorable discharge to be eligible for the Post-9/11 GI Bill®.

 

If you are the spouse or child of a service member, you may be eligible for transfer of the service member’s Post-9/11 GI Bill® benefits to you.

GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

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MYCAA (MY CAREER ADVANCEMENT ACCOUNT)

MyCAA (My Career Advancement Account) Scholarship Program is a workforce development program that provides financial assistance to eligible military spouses who are pursuing pursuing licenses, certificates, certifications or associate degrees necessary to gain employment in high-demand, high-growth portable career fields and occupations.

 

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VA (VETERANS AFFAIRS)

VA administers a variety of benefits and services that provide financial and other forms of assistance to service members, veterans, their dependents and survivors.

 

If you are currently serving in the military, you may be eligible for funding offered through
the Department of Defense Tuition Assistance program. Check your eligibility status and
the amount for which you qualify with your Service prior to enrolling.

 

If you are the spouse or child of a service member who is serving on active duty Title 10 orders in the paygrades of E1-E5, O1-O2, or W1-W2, you may be eligible for financial assistance from the Department of Defense for education, training, and/or the occupational license and credentials necessary for a portable career.

 

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Our Military Alumni

Meet some Alumni who are just like you and who’ve completed our program—and find out why they chose Paul Mitchell Schools.

JENNY THOMAS

PETTY OFFICER SECOND CLASS, NON-ACTIVE

Graduated 2013 from Parisian Beauty School

"After I finished my school’s Cosmetology program, I went through their skin program and their nails program, and their teaching program. Then I worked as an instructor there. They would call me their mascot because I was literally there for three years, I never left. I was able to take all those program because I had the GI Bill."

"Going to school here opened my eyes to a different way of seeing myself and seeing how to live life. The “Be Nice or Else” philosophy changed my life—I’m a completely different person. I tell everybody, it literally changed my life."

"Currently I am working in the Paul Mitchell Schools as a lead artist for Ultimate Face Cosmetics. I’m also working as a freelance makeup artist in television and film in New York City."

DYREK WILLIAMSON

SENIOR AIRMAN, UNITED STATES AIR FORCE VETERAN

Barber Alumni from Paul Mitchell The School Columbus

"I had the idea of being a barber long before I even left the service. After doing some research I didn't want to be limited on my creativity so I chose to attend a cosmetology program so that I could do both men and women's hair."

"If you’re thinking about attending a Paul Mitchell School just go for it. I was definitely out of my comfort zone at first, but that fear ultimately became growth. I learned so much not only about the industry, but also myself, while attending the school. It's the closest thing to a family, other than my own, that I've had outside of the military."

OQUA GOWIN

MILITARY SPOUSE

Graduated 2009 from PMTS Colorado Springs

"I chose cosmetology as a career because I always loved makeup. I knew if I got my cosmetology license it would make me well rounded and I would graduate with a skill set that would maximize my opportunities in the beauty industry."

"Being licensed to work on any military base in the world is a great benefit that most career fields can’t offer. It’s awesome to be able to do what you love no matter where you are."

"While I was in school, I had to adjust some things to make my life a little easier while my husband was deployed. Paul Mitchell the school had flexible schedule options so I could be on a schedule that allowed me to communicate with my husband while he was overseas. Having the ability to connect with my husband meant the world to me."

"I knew that if I ever did have to move, I’d be in good hands in another Paul Mitchell school. The Paul Mitchell schools network is like a family and allows you to finish schooling at another location with the same culture and values."

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