Hey y'all, I'm just wondering about the different sorts of benefits offered to military college students depending on the state they're in. Does anyone have a reference to a list or a source that could help me figure this out? Thanks in advance!
There is a wide range of benefits offered to military students at the state level, but these can considerably differ depending on the specific state you're referring to. Some states offer full, partial tuition assistance or fee waivers, while others might provide book allowances, or living stipends. There are also numerous scholarship opportunities for veterans, active duty military, and their dependents.
For example:
- In California, the Cal Vet Fee Waiver program covers tuition and fees at any California State University, University of California, or California Community College.
- In Florida, the Scholarships for Children & Spouses of Deceased or Disabled Veterans provides scholarships for dependent children or unremarried spouses of Florida veterans who died as a result of service-connected injuries, diseases, or disabilities sustained while on active duty or who have been verified by the Florida Dept. of Veterans’ Affairs as having a service-connected 100% permanent and total disability.
- In Wisconsin, the Wisconsin G.I. Bill provides a waiver for full tuition and fees for eligible veterans and their dependents for up to 8 full-time semesters or 128 credits at any UW institution, or at any technical college in Wisconsin.
To get the specifics for each state, you may have to look at each state's Department of Veterans Affairs or similar agency. They would usually provide a comprehensive list of resources and benefits for military students in their state. Sometimes, the schools themselves provide special benefits or resources for military students, so it may also be worth checking with the financial aid office or veteran's office at a particular school you're considering. Remember to take into account that eligibility for these benefits often depends on certain conditions, such as the nature of the military service, state residency, and the type of higher education institution, among other factors.
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