Florida Tech University Online and University Alliance to Host a Complimentary Military Education Webcast

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Choosing a University: What Every Servicemember Needs to Know - Live Webcast Event to be Held on June 30, 2009, 7:00 p.m. EDT

Tampa, FL, June 26, 2009 — Everyone knows a college education yields a lifetime of higher salaries and advancements. But not all degree programs are created equal. That’s why doing the homework before enrolling is crucial. While many schools say they’re military-friendly, the only ones that can truly claim the distinction are those offering an extensive suite of benefits that address the military’s unique circumstances and concerns.

Event: Choosing a University: What Every Servicemember Needs to Know

Date and time: Tuesday, June 30, 2009, 7:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time

University Alliance and Florida Tech’s June 30th Webcast is a can’t-miss live event that will teach the 10 key questions all servicemembers must ask themselves, plus discovering how to avoid common pitfalls that can slow servicemembers down. In addition to learning what to look for in a university, there will be an opportunity to talk to Florida Tech’s Military Veterans Affairs Coordinator Katie Werner and ask questions about the new GI Bill and the Yellow Ribbon program.

Discover the details about attending prestigious Florida Tech, a U.S. News & World Report-ranked university. The presentation will also reference critical factors that make Florida Tech’s online degree programs truly military-friendly through discussions about:

Online Technology: How it works and why it’s ideal for military servicemembers

Financial Aid: How to make the most of military benefits

Regional Accreditation: Why civilian employers and the military respect some degrees over others

Degree Programs: What makes Florida Tech’s associate’s, bachelor’s and master’s degrees among the most in-demand

About Florida Tech

Florida Tech is world-renowned for its distinguished faculty, comprehensive curriculum and unyielding innovation. Florida Tech continues to be ranked a best national university by U.S. News & World Report. It’s rated by the Fiske Guide to Colleges and named a best buy in Barron’s Best Buys in College Education. Among its more than 50,000 alumni include several astronauts, many CEOs of major corporations, Senior Executive Service (SES) members and nearly two dozen generals including three four-star generals, four three-star generals, nine two-star major generals and three one-star brigadier generals. Florida Tech’s main campus is located in Melbourne, Florida.

About University Alliance Online

The University Alliance (UA) facilitates the promotion and online delivery of associate’s, bachelor’s and master’s degrees as well as professional certificate programs from the nation’s leading traditional universities and institutions. Powered by UA’s technology and support services, our university partners have surpassed 300,000 online enrollments – making UA the largest facilitator of e-learning in the country.