Question about Military Parents and College Benefits

Might be a weird query, but was wondering if having military parents had any repercussions on college benefits? Or are those unrelated?

Having military parents can actually have an effect on your college benefits. Here's a quick rundown:

- Post 9/11 GI Bill: If your parent served in the military after September 10, 2001, and meet certain service duration criteria, they could potentially transfer their GI Bill benefits to you. This could cover up to 100% of your in-state tuition and fees if attending a public institution, or up to a certain yearly maximum if attending a private entity.

- Yellow Ribbon Program: If your parent is 100% eligible for the Post 9/11 benefit, you could also use the Yellow Ribbon Program for additional tuition and fee coverage at certain schools.

- Scholarships: There are a number of scholarships aimed at children of military parents, such as the Military Children Program from Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) and Fisher House Foundation or the Army Emergency Relief dependent scholarships.

- Tuition Assistance: The service branch that your parent serves or served in may offer tuition assistance programs.

Do keep in mind, eligibility for these programs and scholarships can be contingent on various factors, including but not limited to your parent's length and type of service, your status as their dependent, and your school of choice.

Make sure to explore each option thoroughly and ensure you meet the respective criteria. As always, it may be wise to sit down with a financial advisor or your high school counselor to review these options in depth and see which ones could work best for you.