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14.5. Veterans and Military Families

Veterans, active-duty service members, and their families have access to a variety of financial aid options:

1. GI Bill Benefits

• The Post-9/11 GI Bill provides tuition coverage, a housing allowance, and a stipend for books and supplies.

• Other GI Bill programs, like the Montgomery GI Bill, offer additional benefits.

2. Institutional Aid

• Many schools offer scholarships or tuition discounts for veterans and military families.

• Check with your school’s financial aid office or veterans’ services office.

3. Private Scholarships

• Organizations like the Pat Tillman Foundation, the AMVETS Scholarship Program, and the Folds of Honor Foundation provide awards for veterans and their families.

• Use databases like Military.com or Scholarships.com to find opportunities.

4. Federal and State Programs

• Veterans and military families are eligible for federal aid, including Pell Grants and student loans, by completing the FAFSA.

• Some states offer tuition waivers or additional benefits for veterans.

5. Military Tuition Assistance

• Active-duty service members may be eligible for tuition assistance through their branch of the military.

• Check with your education services officer (ESO) for details.

Key Takeaways

• International students can access institutional aid, private scholarships, and government programs to fund their education.

• Non-traditional students have access to scholarships, federal aid, and employer tuition assistance.

• Graduate and professional students can secure funding through institutional aid, private scholarships, and assistantships.

• Students with disabilities can find support through disability-specific scholarships, institutional resources, and vocational rehabilitation programs.

• Veterans and military families can utilize GI Bill benefits, institutional aid, and private scholarships to fund their education.