WANAC Promise Land Education Pathway (PLEP)
Build a funded, fit-for-purpose education plan
A cohort-based pathway that aligns your mission, program choice, prerequisites, timeline, and GI Bill funding—so you start on time with a plan you can execute.
The problem (and what's at stake)
After TAP, most veterans get lists, not a plan. Wrong-fit programs, missed admissions windows, and uncoordinated GI Bill usage lead to delays and wasted time. Every term you miss compounds lost momentum and costs.
The PLEP solution (at a glance)
One cohort. One operating picture.
Features
Program fit & shortlisting, admissions timeline, prerequisite mapping, GI Bill optimization, cost & funding plan, application execution, start-strong onboarding.
Advantages
A single, integrated plan that ties benefits → program → start date.
Benefits
Start the right program, on time, with funding aligned and a week-one execution plan.
"I went from 'maybe next term' to a funded start date with a clear course map and checklist."
— U.S. Navy veteran
Deep benefits & capabilities (by use case)
Tailored pathways for every education goal
1) Undergraduate / Transfer
Outcome:
Target school list, transfer-credit strategy, term-by-term map.
What we do:
Evaluate prior credits/JST, program prerequisites, articulation options; sequence applications and decisions.
2) Graduate / Professional
Outcome:
Competitive application timeline and funding strategy.
What we do:
Program comparison, pre-reqs/tests (if any), essays/resumes, recommenders, submission schedule.
3) Certificates / Bootcamps
Outcome:
Skills-to-role alignment with accelerated start.
What we do:
Provider vetting, outcomes fit, schedule & funding plan, rapid onboarding.
4) Trades / Licensing
Outcome:
Training + licensing path mapped to employment.
What we do:
State/licensure requirements, apprenticeship routes, GI Bill alignment, start date sequencing.
5) Online vs. On-Campus
Outcome:
Modality matched to your life constraints.
What we do:
Time-and-travel modeling, term load, support services, start-strong plan.
What you'll produce (deliverables)
Concrete outputs from your PLEP cohort experience
Program Shortlist
(3–5 options) with pros/cons and admissions dates.
Prerequisite & Transfer Plan
(credit evaluation, gaps, sequencing).
Funding Map
GI Bill usage plan, expected housing/book benefits, other aid & WANAC scholarship fit.
Admissions Execution Checklist
Essays, transcripts, recommendations, forms, deadlines.
Start-Strong Playbook
Week-zero and week-one tasks, services to activate, study rhythm.
How the cohort works (4 steps)
12-week journey from intake to enrollment
Intake & targeting
(week 1)
Goals, constraints, timeline, prior credits
Design & alignment
(weeks 2–3)
Shortlist + funding map + admissions schedule
Execute
(weeks 4–8)
Submit applications, order records, finalize prerequisites
Launch readiness
(weeks 9–12)
Enroll, register, activate services, run the start-strong plan
Time commitment: ~60–90 minutes/week (session + missions).
Integration & fit
Benefits first when needed
If claims are the bottleneck, we route you to accredited VSO Claim Support (including BDD for active duty) before cohort milestones.
Career alignment
PLEP pairs with PLCA (Career Accelerator) to connect program → role pipeline.
Execution engine
PPC can run in parallel to keep weekly missions on track.
Note: Cohorts are for PLEP, PLCA, PPC, CPPC, and VETA. Claims support is 1:1 representation (not a cohort).
Scholarships & funding
One scholarship per veteran per year (sponsor-funded; limited)
Use the Scholarship Eligibility Estimator after you apply
Claims support is free and does not require a scholarship
Frequently Asked Questions
Risk reversal & objections answered
Start your education journey
Join the next PLEP cohort and build a funded education plan that fits your mission
Compliance & Privacy: Cohorts are available for PLEP, PLCA, PPC, CPPC, and VETA only. VA claims are handled 1:1 via accredited representatives (WANAC for ≤12 months/BDD; partner VSOs/agents/attorneys for others). One scholarship per veteran per year; awards limited and not guaranteed. WANAC is not a law firm and is not affiliated with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Your information is handled securely and shared only with your consent.