Seeking Info on College Benefits for Dependents of Military Members

Hey everyone! My mom has been a servicemember for quite some time now. I was wondering if anyone knows whether children of someone in the military receive any college benefits? Any feedback would mean a lot to me, I'm pretty stressed about the cost of college.

Yes, indeed. As a child of a military servicemember, you could be eligible for various benefits that could help with college costs. One such resource is the GI Bill, which allows servicemembers to transfer their benefits to a dependent. Under the Post-9/11 GI Bill, eligible military members can donate up to 36 months of education benefits to a child. Benefits could extend to cover tuition and fees, housing allowance, and books/supplies.

There's also the Fry Scholarship, available to children of servicemembers who died in the line of duty after Sept.10, 2001. This program provides up to 36 months of benefits, which also includes money for tuition and fees, money for housing, and an allowance for books and supplies.

Military branches may also offer scholarship programs specifically for the children of active duty members or veterans. Examples of these include the Army ROTC Scholarship and the Heroes' Legacy Scholarships.

Lastly, you might also be entitled to in-state tuition benefits at public universities in the state where your serving parent is stationed, thanks to the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children. This could possibly save you thousands on out-of-state tuition costs. Remember, it's always a good idea to directly reach out to your chosen college or university's financial aid office. They can provide resources and direct you to other forms of support you may qualify for.

Hope this takes some stress off! The military offers numerous resources to help families like yours with higher education costs.