If you’ve served in the U-S armed forces, the government wants to say thank you. Making a college education accessible is just one of the ways. Through graduate school scholarships and the GI Bill, the U-S government has millions of dollars available to veterans and their dependents to help pay for college. The Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs are just two places veterans and their dependents can look for education funding.

Imagine getting money for college that you don’t have to repay. Financial aid is out there and available. Pell Grants are federal funds that, unlike a loan, you don’t have to repay. Whether you are going to school on-line or on campus, you can get financial help and there is more money this year than ever!

When in high school you enjoy the easy student life, and once you graduate, you have to move onto college. Usually many students fail to go to college due to financial constraints. This should not discourage you from pursuing higher education. There are several options you can pursue.

A few years ago I decided to try to finish getting my degree by applying for financial aid. I applied for the pell grant and got it! It was me and 2 oldest kids at the time, so times were tough. The youngest started his venture in kinder garden and I was off on my wait to try to make an example of myself by finishing school!

Numerous scholarships, grants, and loans are also available exclusively for members of the military and their family members.  Applicants for all of our programs must plan to attend an accredited college or university during the school year as a full-time student. All loans, grants, and scholarships are designated for students seeking their first undergraduate degree. No loans, grants, or scholarships are applicable toward graduate study.  There is one online application for all scholarships, grants, and interest-free loan programs.  A few of these are described below; for information on these and other programs, visit the MOAA website.

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