I'm considering joining the military while in college. Does anyone have any resources or advice about scholarships specifically for military students? If you know of any, could you share? Appreciate it!
Absolutely, here are a few programs and scholarships you may want to explore:
1. Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC): The Army, Navy, and Air Force offer ROTC scholarships which pay for almost all tuition and fees, and provide a monthly allowance for living expenses. The scholarships are based on merit, not financial need.
2. Montgomery GI Bill: This provides financial assistance for education and training to veterans and service members who have at least two years of active duty.
3. Post-9/11 GI Bill: This is available for individuals with at least 90 days of aggregate service on or after September 10, 2001, or individuals discharged with a service-connected disability after 30 days. It provides up to 36 months of education benefits, generally benefits are payable for 15 years following your release from active duty.
4. Yellow Ribbon Program: Some schools participate in this program, which can make additional funds available for education without an additional charge to your GI Bill entitlement. These schools voluntarily enter into an agreement with VA to fund tuition and fee expenses that exceed the annual cap for private institutions or out-of-state tuition. The institution can contribute a specified dollar amount of those expenses, and VA will match the same amount as the institution.
5. Military Dependents Scholarship (MDS): If you’re the child or spouse of an individual who is or was an armed forces member, this could provide financial aid towards your undergraduate degree.
Investigate these programs and scholarships and make sure to check specific eligibility criteria. Don't forget to speak with a military recruiter and your school's financial aid office, they can provide additional resources and assistance.
Best of luck with your journey!
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