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Finding Military Family Education Benefits
Military.com
For example, family members are eligible to use the benefits of the Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges (SOC) Program, Scholarships and Grants, and the Spouse and Dependent Eduaction Assistance program (DEA). Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges SOC member schools understand the hardships military (family) students face due to frequent transfers, so they have designed credit transfer practices that minimize loss of credit and avoid du... more
Federal Student Aid Facts and Tips
Michael Colson
The cost of a college education can be a showstopper for many military members considering pursuit of a degree. But here are some facts about college funding that might surprise you: 82 percent of graduates didn't pay for college. Many of the remaining 12 percent were assisted by grants, loans, and scholarships. Financial aid programs help virtually every college student. 60 percent of all aid is in the form of educationa... more
Pell Grants - More Free Money for School
Military.com
Pell Grants are the foundation of federal student financial aid, which can be added with other federal and nonfederal fund sources. Pell Grants are generally awarded to undergraduate students who haven't earned a bachelor's or graduate degree. In some cases, however, you might receive a Pell Grant if you're enrolled in a post-baccalaureate teacher certification program. Unlike loans, Federal Pell Grants don't have to be repaid unless yo... more
Educational Resources: Possible Hidden Gold
Military.com
The fact is many veterans are usually eligible for state veteran educational assistance programs in addition to federal and private grants, loans, and scholarships. State Veterans Programs Many states offer special education benefits to military servicemembers, veterans, and their family members. Depending on your state residency, or home of record, you may qualify for in-state tuition rates, tuition assistance, reduced fees, grants, scholar... more
DOD Tuition Assistance MOU Deadline
The Department of Defense released a revised Tuition Assistance Memorandum of Understanding in December. The revised document includes input from universities and reflects many of the president's Principles of Excellence. DoD will implement the policy on March 1, 2013, requiring colleges and universities to sign the MOU in order to be eligible to participate in the TA Program. After March 1, 2013, schools without a signed DoD MOU will not b... more
