Life after the Military: What's Next
Every year, thousands of military personnel face a pivotal question: What's next after I transition from military service to civilian life? An even more crucial question to consider is: Have you taken the necessary steps to prepare for that transition?
As service members, your professional background may influence your answer, but one common concern often arises—education and training. Will your military experience and skills be enough to secure the career you're aiming for? Many service members spend their final months working hard to achieve their educational goals, wondering if it will truly set them up for success.
Coming from the Marine Corps, I've always been interested in leadership studies. I'm fascinated by the culture of the Marine Corps.
That's where Bellevue University comes in. Whether you're an Officer or Enlisted, we're here to support you in your educational journey. We recognize the hard work you've already put in and are proud to honor the credits you've earned. At Bellevue University, you can transfer most—if not all—of your credits, saving you both time and money by maximizing your college credit transfer and avoiding repeated coursework.
With over 100 programs to choose from, we're committed to preparing you for the next chapter of your life. Our dedicated military support team, many of whom are veterans themselves, understands your unique challenges and will guide you through every step of the process. Plus, our Military Veteran Services Center connects you with a range of resources and organizations to help ease your transition into civilian life.
You've served our country with honor—let Bellevue University help you take the next step with confidence.
~ We're Here for You
From the Director's Desk
Stan Hawkins attended the University of Central Missouri as a student-athlete and went on to earn a B.S. in Management from National American University and an A.A.S. in Communications from the Community College of the Air Force. In 1990, Stan joined the United States Air Force and worked in USSTRATCOM, AFSOC, CENTAF, the NSA, and DIA. He retired from the USAF in 2010 as an Electronic Intelligence/Information warfare/Psychological Operations analyst. After retirement, Stan spent a year working for Lockheed Martin as a satellite payload operator/intelligence analyst at Buckley AFB, Colo. Stan began working in higher education in 2011 at National American University as a Director of Admissions. He joined Bellevue University in 2020 as Assistant Director of Military Programs and became Director of Government Operations in 2021. He oversees Bellevue's Military Programs as part of the Strategic Partnerships portfolio of key markets at the University. He was also named a member of the board of directors in 2023 of New Visions Homeless Services, which serves the homeless and hungry of the Council Bluffs and Omaha area.
* Degree-seeking active-duty members of the U.S. Military, National Guard, Reserve, and Coast Guard, and their spouses, with proof of status, are eligible for a special tuition rate of $250 per credit hour for all undergraduate, certificate, and certificate of completion programs as they work towards their degree. Not able to be combined with other special rates, Guild or Campus@Work funding.
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