Are you a veteran who is interested in attending college? Like many, you may quickly find that the cost of a college education is prohibiting you from moving forward. Although the cost of an education continues to rise, there are programs that veterans can turn to for financial assistance.
GI Bill
By far, this is one of the top education programs for veterans. With this, you may eligible to receive full tuition and related fees ? free of cost.
Note: don?t overlook the Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) which provides up to $684 per academic year.
Federal Student Aid
Like all college students, federal student aid is available. This comes in many forms including loans, grants, and the work study program. Your eligibility is not based on your military background, but instead your financial situation.
If you have served in the military you may be eligible for one of many scholarships for veterans. Along with this, your dependents may qualify as well. There are millions of dollars of scholarships for service members. That being said, you won?t qualify until you apply.
Military Friendly Institutions
Did you know that some schools give credit to those with military training and experience? In turn, you won?t need to take as many classes as a traditional student. There are military friendly schools all over the country. Search around until you find one that fits your needs.
As a veteran, attending college is one of the best decisions you can make. However, you don?t want to do this until you have all your finances in line. If you need assistance paying for college, consider one or more of the methods detailed above.
I served in the us army from 1978 to 1988 with a honorable discharge.Is it possible that i can aquire a educational benefit for my daughter to go to college