Picking a school is a big decision. Making sure you find a program that’s right for your career goals is crucial since landing a rewarding job with a good salary is the ultimate goal of any educational endeavor. Schools that earned a place on the list of 2011 Military Friendly Schools have gone the extra mile to reach out to military students and provide the best programs and policies to help you succeed.

Why is that important? Here are 10 reasons:

1. Discounted Tuition for Military and Dependents

The GI Bill and state-level education benefits may not always cover the entire cost of earning a degree. This is especially true for military students who are not eligible for GI Bill benefits or are not eligible for 100 percent of the benefit, as well as military family members. Military Friendly Schools recognize these shortcomings and offer discounts to fill the gaps and ensure the out-of-pocket cost to military students is minimized.

Emily Foutz, director of military affairs for Liberty University (LU) in Lynchburg, Va., said the school offers several ways for service members, veterans and military spouses to save money. “These benefits include tuition discounts, fee waivers and free military book vouchers. LU also provides a Heroes Fund Scholarship,” Foutz said.