Children's of Veterans Scholarships

Most states offer scholarship and tuition relief for children of veterans. Each state has different qualifications, contact the local Department of Veterans Affairs for a list of qualifications.

*In some states, the grandchildren of veterans are also eligible for financial aid.

Military Scholarship Finder

The military offers its own free scholarship finder. Similar to other scholarship searches that can be found on line, this program is designed to help members of the military community find additional student aid.

The search is good for members of the military (active or veteran), as well as spouses and depends. Search features include level of degree desired, location of study, and type of aid required. This is a great resource for anyone with military connections.

The Montgomery GI Bill- for Active Duty and Veterans

For the men and women of the military that are in active duty or a veteran, the Montgomery GI Bill was created to help defray the coast of education. The GI Bill will provide up to 36 months of educational support for those who qualify. Some qualifications are: the soldier must have contributed to the fund for 12 months and must have at least 2 years active duty.

There are circumstances that can cause disqualification, such as dishonorable discharge or a decline of benefits in writing. Check with your local military branch to see if you qualify.

Freedom Alliance Scholarship Fund

The ongoing war in Iraq has seen many brave men and women sent overseas. For the children of these men and women who have lost their lives or have been permanently disabled, the Freedom Alliance has set up a scholarship to help sent these children to college.

To qualify for the Freedom Alliance scholarship, students must be enrolled full-time in an accredited academic or vocational/technical college.

The Montgomery GI Bill - for Reservists

The Montgomery GI Bill for Selective Reservists is educational support that covers members of all reserve units (Army, Navy, Marines, etc.) as well as the branches of the National Guard. The benefits are similar to the active/veteran bill in that it offers 36 months of educational support. The qualifications, howevere, are different and include: a 6 year obligation to serve, completions of IADT and remaining in good standing during reserve duty.

There are restrictions such as: the courses must be towards a degree and cannot be towards a license and the student must be entered into a specific degree. Reserve offices have all the information will be able to steer students in the right direction.

ROTC Programs

Have you seen a student walking the halls dressed in uniform? Did you miss the memo on the new dress code? Is it a crazy new fashion trend? Members of an elite cult? NO, these students are members of the Army ROTC (Reserve Officers' Training Corps), and they are learning valuable skills that will help them later in life. In addition to these skills, they are eligible for college scholarships for 2, 3, or 4 years.

ROTC programs also offer living expenses perks that vary depending on what year you are. Members of the ROTC who accept scholarships agree to sign up for Active Reserve or National Guard service. Contact your ROTC representative for more information about this program.