Veterans/Military Education Benefits
Lebanon Valley College participates in the Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges (SOC) Program
All of the programs offered at Lebanon Valley College are approved by the VA.
- This includes all degree granting programs, study abroad, certificate programs, and continuing education programs.
- Students may also receive their benefits while participating in internship placements.
For contacts, information, questions, and forms regarding benefits and eligibility:
For Lebanon Valley College School Certifying Official contact: Jennifer Easter 717-867-6780, easter@lvc.edu, fax: 717-867-6018.
All students receiving veterans/military benefits must notify the School Certifying Official after registering for classes and prior to the start of the class each semester or term in order to have their enrollment certified and to be able to receive benefits from the VA. Any student who adds/drops a class, changes status from full to part time or vice versa, or withdraws for any reason, even a call to active duty, must notify the School Certifying Official immediately. The school has only 30 days to notify the VA of such changes before the student will be at risk of an overpayment which the VA will collect from the student. Students should also notify the School Certifying Official of increases in the number of credits being taken so they do not miss out an additional payments.
Students who will be using CH 33 benefits must submit a copy of their certificate of eligibility to the School Certifying Official along with a copy of their completed form 22-1990 (or 22-1990E for dependents).
Any forms submitted previously by the student to the VA can be reprinted by the student via the www.gibill.va.gov website.
For the 2009-2010 Academic year, Lebanon Valley College will accept 100 Yellow Ribbon eligible and LVC accepted undergraduate students into the Yellow Ribbon Program
List of Veterans/Military Education Benefit Programs:
- Montgomery GI Bill (gibill.va.gov )
CH 30 (MGIB - AD Active Duty )
CH 1606 (MGIB - SR, Selected Reserve Program, NG or Reserves after 1985)
CH 1607 (MGIB - REAP, Reserve Education Assistance Program for reservists who were called to active duty)
CH 31 (Vocational Rehabilitation Program, have at least a 10% VA disability)
CH 32 (VEAP, Entered service between Jan. 1, 1977 and June 30, 1985)
CH 35 (DEA, Survivors and Dependents Education Assistance Program)
CH 33 (Post 9/11 GI Bill) and Yellow Ribbon Program
National Call to Service (Currently enlisted, have had least 15 months active duty)
Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB) Benefits Process:
Determine your eligibility and visit these websites:
Contact your Education Services Officer or Education Services Counselor to determine your eligibility 1-888-442-4551
- Go to gibill.va.gov to access all forms needed and to find all information and answers to questions regarding veterans benefits and training
- Vocational Rehab recipients can also go to vba.va.gov
If it is your first time using benefits:
- Fill out and submit online Form 22-1990 through gibill.va.gov
- Dependents, who will be using CH. 35 benefits under the old GI Bill should fill out and submit online Form 22-5490 at gibill.va.gov.
- You must Print and mail or fax a copy of these forms: 22-1990 or 22-5490 to the Registrar's office (Fax: 717-867-6018), 101 N. College Avenue Annville, PA 17003. If you have applied for CH 33 benefits you must also submit a copy of your Certificate of Eligibility.
- To transfer benefits from the new Post 9/11 GI Bill CH. 33 to a spouse or dependent: go to gibill.va.gov you will be transferred to a Department of Defense website where you can transfer all or part of your benefits to one or more dependents. This must be completed before the dependent can apply for the benefit.
- Once the transfer of benefit has been completed, the dependent goes to gibill.va.gov and fills out form 22-1990e to apply for benefits, mail with all supporting documents to the VARPO P.O. Box 4616 Buffalo, NY 14240-4616. Mail a copy to the Registrar's Office at 101 N. College Avenue Annville, PA 17003.
- If you do not have access to the internet, call 1-888-442-4551 for a paper form or come in to the Registrar's Office or Financial Aid Office and we will print the form out for you.
Lebanon Valley College must have a copy of your Certificate of Eligibility as well as form 22-1990, 22-1990E or form 22-5490 (whichever form you filled out) in order to certify your enrollment so that you can receive benefits.
All students receiving benefits must inform the School Certifying Official (easter@lvc.edu) when they register for classes, before the start of each term, as to how many credits they will be taking. The VA requires that students to confirm for the School Certifying Official the credits they will be taking and that they do want to use their benefits for that term, otherwise the student will not have their enrollment certified. Students must also verify their enrollment with the VA on WAVE at the end of each month (but not before the last day of each month). All students must inform the School Certifying Official as soon as they add/drop classes or withdraw. The VA must be notified within 30 days of a change in credits being taken or the student may be at risk of overpayment which will be collected by the VA.
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If you have used benefits before and are changing schools or programs:
Fill out and submit online Form 22-1995 http://www.gibill.va.gov.
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- Pennsylvania National Guard Education Assistance Program (EAP):
Must apply through your unit of assignment. Must complete the FAFSA at fafsa.ed.gov. PA educational state grants cannot be reduced if receiving EAP benefits.
- Tuition Assistance for Pennsylvania guard members who have a six year service agreement and have completed basic training, advanced camp, or its equivalent. ROTC scholarship recipients may receive EAP benefits.
- Undergraduates - Full-time: 100% of the tuition charged up to $2679 per semester, $5358 per year for 2008-09 school year). Full-time is considered 12 credit hours per semester. Part-time: 100% or 2/3 of the full-time tuition, whichever is less up to $1,786 per semester, $3,572 for 2008-09 school year. 3 credit minimum per year. Summer funding is available if funding permits.
- Graduate students - Part-time only. Either 1/2 the actual tuition or 1/3 of the full-time tuition, whichever is less up to a maximum of $893 per semester, $1786 per year, with an 11 credit maximum, 3 credit minimum per year.
To Apply for EAP:
- Complete an EAP Form -2 and forward to the Education Center. For 1st time applications you must also submit EAP Form-1 and include a signed PHEAA promissory note. PHEAA Promissory note Forms and EAP information are available at http://www.dmva.state.pa.us/paarng/.
- Summer semester starts the new academic year.
- Soldiers must complete a new EAP Form-2 each year.
- Applications for the summer must be received by May 30th
- Applications for the academic year must be received by June 30th
- Applications will be accepted after June 30th only if funding permits.
- Applications received between July 1st and November 1st will have payments disbursed with the spring disbursement if funds are available
- Disbursements: Fall - mid Sept., Spring - mid Jan., Summer - mid July.
- Adjustments: mid April
- To change your #credits or enrollment status from what you originally reported:
- Submit EAP Form-3 to the Education Center
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- Army National Guard (ARNG) and Active Guard Reserve (AGR) Federal Tuition Assistance (FTA): Provides financial assistance to part-time ARNG and AGR soldiers. For ARNG, go to www.virtualarmory.com or www.nationalguardbenefits.com. For AGR, go to www.GOARMY.ED.
- Eligible the day the member joins.
- Officers must serve 4 years following completion.
- Enlisted soldiers must remain in the ARNG during the term of courses.
- Members receiving ROTC scholarship are not eligible.
- Benefit: 100% of tuition and fees. Tuition capped at $250 per semester hour and $4500 per year.
- May be combined with MGIB - Selected Reserve (CH 1606) or MGIB- Active Duty (CH 30).
- MGIB-SR must be enrolled at least 1/2 time to combine benefits.
- MGIB-AD participants drawing kicker benefits are not eligible for ARNG FTA.
- Apply online on the virtual armory website www.virtualarmory.com. Select "Education" and then online applications.
- FTA contact information:
Education Services Officer (ESO): (717) 861-9329
Federal Tuition Assistance Mgr: (717) 861-9329
GI Bill Manager: (717) 861-2717
Incentives (Bonus) Manager: (717) 861-2717
Department of Military & Veterans Affairs
ATTN: MP-SPT, BLDG 9-54
Annville, PA 17003-5002
www.dmva.state.pa.us/paarng/
Phone: 717-861-2717 (800) 634-1790
Fax: 717-861-9200
DSN phone: 491-9238 DSN FAX: 491-9239
Summary of MGIB Education Benefits:
Chapter 30 - Montgomery GI Bill - Active Duty
- Entered active duty after July 1, 1985
- Monthly Benefit Rates after 3 years of service:
- Full-time - $1,321
- 3/4 time - $990.75
- 1/2 time - $660.50
- 1/4 time - $330.25 Monthly Benefit Rates after 2 years of service:
- Full-time $894
- 3/4 time - $670.50
- 1/2 time - $447.50 Payments affected by #dependents, kickers, buy up and active duty status
Chapter 1606 - Montgomery GI Bill Select Reserve
- Entered Reserves or National Guard after 1985 for 6 or more years.
- Completed 180 days of service and initial Active Duty training.
- Maximum of 36 months of benefits
- Full-time rate is $317/month, 3/4 time- $237/month, 1/2 time - $157/month
- Eligible for kickers, no additional amount for dependents.
Chapter 1607 (REAP) - Reserve Educational Assistance Program
- Guard or Reserves called to active duty after 9/10/2001
2 or more years continuous service:
- Full-time - $1056.80/month, 3/4 time - 792.60/month, 1/2 time - $528.40/month.
1 year but less than 2 years of service:
- Full-time - $792.60/month, 3/4 time - $594.45/month, 1/2 time - $396.30/month.
90 days but less than 1 year:
- Full-time - $440.40/month, 3/4 time- $396.30/month, 1/2 time - $264.20/month.
Payments affected by continued eligibility, time on active duty, kickers, & active duty status
Chapter 31 - Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment
- Served on or after Sept. 16, 1940
- Have a service connected disability rated at least 20% or 10% if serious employment handicap, and it has been less than 12 years since VA was notified of the disability.
- Fulltime - $520.74/month, 3/4 time - $391.271/month, 1/2 time- $261.81/month
- Dependents plus tuition, fees, books, supplies paid for by VA.
Chapter 32 (VEAP) - Post-Vietnam
- Entered active duty 1977-1985, can get kickers
- Amount depends on what veteran contributed.
Chapter 35 - Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA)
- Claims are processed at one of VA's 57 regional offices
- Full-time - $881/month, 3/4 time - 661/month, 1/2 time- 439/month.
- For children and spouses of individuals who:
- Died on active duty,
- Died as a result of service-connected disability
- Died while disabled from it
- Have a permanent service-connected disability
National Call to Service -
- For enlisted individuals with at least 15 months active duty
- May include additional:
- Active duty
- Service in Selected Reserve
- Service in Americorps
* May choose one of four enlistment incentives:
- $5,000
- Repayment of up $18,000 in outstanding student loans
- 12 months MGIB education benefits at 3 year rate
- 36 months MGIB education benefits at 1/2 the 2 year rate
Chapter 33 - Post 9/11 Montgomery GI Bill (Benefits begin August 1, 2009) |
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CH. 33 Post 9/11 GI Bill Eligibility and Benefits (The New GI Bill)
Go to www.gibill.va.gov for complete information, to apply on-line, or to down load VA Form 22-1990 to submit a paper application. A copy of this completed form, along with a copy of the Certificate of Eligibility must be sent to the Registrar's Office at 101 N. College Avenue Annville, PA 17003.
*If you are transferring all or some of your benefits to a spouse or dependent, go to www.gibill.va.gov will take you to the Department of Defense website to complete this process.
*Once the benefit has been transferred, the spouse or dependent will complete Form 22-1990E found on the www.gibill.va.gov website.
*This particular form must be printed and mailed to VARPO P.O. Box 4616 Buffalo, NY 14240-4616. A copy must also be sent to the Registrar's Office at 101 N. College Avenue Annville, PA 17003.
All students receiving veterans/military benefits must notify the School Certifying Official after registering for classes and prior to the start of the class each semester or term in order to have their enrollment certified and to be able to receive benefits from the VA. Any student who adds/drops a class, changes status from full to part time or vice versa, or withdraws for any reason, even a call to active duty, must notify the School Certifying Official immediately. The school has only 30 days to notify the VA of such changes before the student will be at risk of an overpayment which the VA will collect from the student. Students should also notify the School Certifying Official of increases in the number of credits being taken so they do not miss out an additional payments.
*For the 2009-2010 Academic year, Lebanon Valley College will accept 100 Yellow Ribbon eligible and LVC accepted undergraduate students into the Yellow Ribbon Program
CH. 33 ELIGIBILITY:
Who is eligible?
- Served 90 days or more of active duty (did not have to be served all at the same time) on or after September 11, 2001 to qualify for the benefits
- Individuals need 36 months of cumulative active duty (all active duty service combined) or 30 continuous days followed by discharge due to service connected disability to qualify for full benefits
- Individuals with at least 90 days of aggregate active duty will qualify for 40% of full benefits
- Reserve and National Guard with 36 months of cumulative active duty service after 9/10/2001 also qualify for full GI benefits
- Remaining CH 30 or CH 1607 entitlement may be converted to the new bill and will receive a maximum of 36 months of benefits
- Individuals who wish to exhaust their 36 months of CH 30 benefits 1st, can then apply for CH 33 and receive 12 months of CH 33 benefits
- Individuals cannot receive more than 48 months of benefits under any combination of VA programs
- Individuals have 15 years to use the benefit
| Months of Active Duty |
Percent of Benefits (Tuition, Books, Supplies, Living) |
| 36 cumulative months |
100% |
| 30 continuous days and |
100% |
| discharged due to service connected |
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| disability |
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| 30 cumulative months < 36 months |
90% |
| 24 cumulative months < 30 months |
80% |
| 18 cumulative months < 24 months |
70% |
| 12 cumulative months <18 months |
60% |
| 6 cumulative months < 12 months |
50% |
| 90 days < 6 months |
40% |
CH. 33 BENEFITS:
Benefits paid on a sliding scale (SEE ABOVE TABLE) by length of active duty service include:
- Tuition and fees - paid to the school- capped at the most expensive in-state undergraduate tuition for a public school in that state. For private institutions where tuition is more than the highest state school tuition - See Yellow Ribbon Program described below.
- $1,000 yearly books and supplies stipend - paid to student
- Divided equally by term with half paid the first month of each semester
- Cannot receive if on active duty
- Monthly housing allowance equal to military E-5 with dependent in same zip code as the school - paid to student
- Divided equally by term with half paid in a lump sum at the start of each semester
- Housing allowance not paid to those on active duty
- Housing allowance not paid if attending half time or less or distance learning
- Up to $100 per month for up to 12 months for tutoring if certified as necessary by the instructor
- A one time $500 relocation/travel assistance grant for those living in a rural area (a county with fewer than 7 persons per square mile) or who must relocate at least 500 miles to attend school
YELLOW RIBBON PROGRAM - to meet the tuition cost of private colleges
(Only for individuals entitled to the 100% benefit rate for the new GI Bill) |
| Lebanon Valley College participates in the Yellow Ribbon GI Education Enhancement Program which allows colleges and universities to voluntarily cover up to half the amount of tuition and fees that exceed the highest in-state public school tuition for that state. The government matches that amount so that the full cost of private college tuition can be met. Lebanon Valley College will cover the full 50% of the unfunded difference so that the full cost of their education at LVC will be met. |
| How does the Yellow Ribbon Program work? |
| If the school's tuition and fees are more than the highest state school tuition for that state, the participating school can provide up to 50% of the portion of the unfunded difference in tuition and fees, and the government, through the VA, will match what the school contributes up to the full cost of tuition. The match from the school and the VA together may not exceed the school's full cost of attendance. |
Can I transfer benefits over from Select Reserve or the Reserve Educational Assistance Program (REAP)? - yes if you qualify for the Post-9/11 GI Bill
- Veterans who qualify for REAP GI Bill can choose which benefit to use
- Reservists who have used up their Active Duty GI Bill but still has eligibility under Reserve GI Bill or REAP can transfer that eligibility to the Post 9/11 GI Bill, but they cannot switch back and the amount transferred cannot exceed 48 months minus amount already used.
When will the new GI Bill benefits begin?
- Benefits are payable for training pursued on or after August 1, 2009
How long am I eligible for the new GI Bill benefits?
- Veterans remain eligible for 15 years after their last period of active duty of at least 90 days.
How many months of benefits can I receive?
- Individuals may receive up to 36 months of full-time entitlement, the equivalent of 4 academic years.
Can I transfer my entitlement to my dependents?
- Individuals who are active duty members of the armed forces on August 1, 2009 may be eligible to transfer benefits to spouse or dependent children under the age of 26. (DOD determines). This option is available to active armed forces members who have completed at least six years of service and agree to serve at least four more years.
What happens if I go on Active Duty?
Readmission Following Active Duty - veterans who return from active duty are readmitted at the same academic status they had when deployed.
What happens is I get transferred to another state?
Transfers to other states - State institutions must charge active duty service members stationed in that state and their dependents the in-state tuition rate, even if the service member is transferred outside the state.
What happens if I become permanently disabled?
Veterans who become permanently disabled - who receive "permanent total disability" from the Department of Veterans Affairs will have their loans automatically discharged without having to file additional documentation.
MILITARY SCIENCE PROGRAM
ROTC
Go to: www.goarmy.com/rotc/high_school_students.jsp
Call: 717 871 5900 Blue Mountain Battalion
The Military Science Program/ROTC adds another dimension to a Lebanon Valley College liberal arts education with courses that focus on developing students to become leaders and which develop a students' ability to manage, motivate and foster teamwork. ROTC cadets cannot be called to active duty until they graduate and have been commissioned.
Students can participate in the military science courses (the ROTC Basic Course) during their freshman and sophomore years without formally enrolling in ROTC and with no future military obligation or commitment required. Courses during these years orient students to the various roles of Army officers and begin to prepare students to become officers. These courses focus on the development of written and oral communication skills, leadership skills, and self-confidence.
Individuals who elect to continue in the program during the junior and senior years (the ROTC Advanced Course) will receive a commission as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army, the U.S. Army Reserve, or the Army National Guard, upon graduation. They will then serve either four years of active duty in the Army, or they may opt to serve part-time in the Army Reserve or National Guard if they choose to pursue a civilian career.
Students can enroll in ROTC as late as the end of their sophomore year and still receive two years of ROTC scholarship.
Army ROTC participation generally involves taking one elective class per semester. Options are available for those individuals who encounter scheduling conflicts or who desire to begin participation after their freshman year. Contact the Military Science Department, 717-245-1221 or 888-356-3942, or go to www.goarmy.com/rotc/high_school_students.jsp for further information. At this time, the course instruction for Lebanon Valley College students is held at Millersville University.
Program participants may take part in various enrichment activities during the academic year which include rappelling, rifle qualification, leadership exercises, land navigation, orientation trips, and formal social functions. Program participants may also apply for special training courses during the summer such as airborne school, air assault schools, and cadet troop leader training.
Scholarships: Army ROTC offers four-, three- and two- year scholarships, awarded to those with a high school GPA of at least a 2.50 and a minimum of 920 on the SAT (math/verbal) or 19 on the ACT. The scholarship pays full tuition and fees each year. In addition, the scholarship offers a stipend of $300–500 a month, depending on year in school, plus $1,200 a year for books. All scholarship recipients remain eligible for financial aid.
Corresponding Studies Program: Students may spend a semester in an off-campus study program in either the United States or abroad, while participating in either the Army ROTC Basic Course or Advanced Course, and still receive the same course credit, scholarships, and benefits.
Leader Development and Assessment Course (LDAC): This practicum consists of a five-week summer training program at Fort Lewis, Wash. LDAC stresses the application of military skills to rapidly changing situations. Participants are evaluated on their ability to make sound decisions, to direct group efforts toward the accomplishment of common goals, and to meet the mental and physical challenges presented to them. Completion of NALC is required prior to commissioning and is normally attended during the summer between the junior and senior years. Participants receive room, board, travel expenses, medical care, and pay.
National test and licensing reimbursement: Go to www.gibill.va.gov
- National tests for college and graduate school admissions and course credit
- Licensing and Certification Tests
- You can receive up to $2,000 per test, but no more than the actual cost of the test.
Applying for Financial Aid:
(Including the Pennsylvania National Guard EAP award)
- Complete the appropriate year FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. The FAFSA is both the federal and state grant application.
- he FAFSA must be completed for consideration for EAP (See "Applying for EAP")
- Complete and submit LVC's Institutional Data form by going to /financial-aid/how-to-apply.aspx. You can also access the FAFSA from this link.
Loan Programs:
- For information on Stafford Loans, Plus Loans, and Alternative Loans, go to www.lvc.edu/financial-aid.
- PICKETT & HATCHER EDUCATIONAL FUND, INC (Student Loans) Borrow up to $5,500 per year, plus $1,500 for summer. http://www.phef.org/information.htm
- United Methodist "5 for 5" loan opportunity (for undergraduates or graduate students). Borrow $5,000 per year.
Eligibility: Active full member of the United Methodist Church for at least one year, US citizen, admitted to or attending a degree program, maintaining at least a "C" average.
Amount: Students can borrow up to $5,000 per year at 5% annual interest rate Go to http://www.gbhem.org/gbhem/loans2.html for information.
- ARNG Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP) provides repayment on qualified loans up to an annual limit of $3,000 per soldier and not to exceed $20,000 in total. For more information, call 717-861-2717.
- Armed Forces Loan Repayment Program - $65,000 Student Loan Repayment
Enlist in the Army or Navy and receive up to $65,000 in Student Loan Repayment. Go to http://www.goarmy.com or http://www.navy.com.
- Medical Service Corps (Navy) -$80,000 - $120,00 Loan Repayment for Graduate Students and Practicing Professionals
22 specialties ranging from administration, scientists/research to clinical care Loan Repayment Assistance and Financial Assistance for Graduate School, Generous Scholarships, financial assistance and continuing education programs.
Contact a recruiter or go to http://www.navy.com.
- Navy Health Professions Loan Repayment Program - Practicing professionals Get Help Repaying Educational Loans. Receive up to $120,000 to help repay your graduate school loans by applying to receive $40,000 per year for up to three years. http://www.navy.com.
- For Physical Therapists - Receive up to $80,000 to help repay your graduate school loans by receiving $40,000 each year for up to two years. Go to http://www.navy.com/careers/healthcare/medicalservicecorps/
Scholarships:
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- Go to LVC's Outside Scholarship List to see if there is a scholarship that applies to you.
- Navy Program Opportunities - MEDICAL OR DENTAL SCHOOL PAID BY THE NAVY
The Navy has the following programs to pay the way through the medical or dental school of your choice - with no service obligation until that schooling is complete: http://www.navy.com
- Baccalaureate Degree Completion Program(BDCP) - up to $155,000 in financial assistance from the Navy, while you are in college, plus a job following graduation. Eligibility: College Students interested in becoming a Navy Officer after graduation.
Amount: Monthly income of $2,376 to $4,300/month for 2 to 3 years depending on your major.
About the Program: This is not an ROTC program. There are no drill or uniform requirements. Applicants should be between the ages of 19 and 35 with a minimum GPA of 2.7. Students? only obligation while in the program is to maintain the 2.7 GPA. Students accepted into this program will get paid as an E-6 in the U.S. Navy. Following their college graduation, they will report to Officer Candidate School (OCS) and complete 12 weeks of leadership training after which they will be commissioned as an Ensign in the United States Navy. Their obligation is dependent upon which Officer Program they have chosen (4 to 8 years for Surface Warfare, Pilot, Intelligence, Engineering, etc.) Go to http://navy.com/benefits/education/earnmoney/.
- Healthcare Education Paid for by the Air Force:
Health Professions Scholarship Program - Air Force: three or four year scholarships
The Air Force offers scholarships for Healthcare Professionals in three or four year periods. It will cover all tuition, fees, textbooks, small equipment items, and supplies needed for study. It will also pay a monthly allowance of $1,605 per month for living expenses. While in school you will serve 45 days on active duty and once you graduate you will serve one year of active duty for each year of scholarship received. Go to http://www.airforce.com/ or speak to a recruiter for more information.
- Navy Health Services Collegiate Program (HSCP) - $143,000 TO $240,000 total. You can receive a monthly salary and housing allowance while pursuing your degree equal to $2,940 to $5,150 per month. http://www.navy.com.
- Health Professions Scholarship Program - Navy: Covers 100% of tuition - plus a sign-on bonus of $20,000 and a monthly allowance of $1,605 to cover living expenses for up to four years. Contact a Navy Recruiter for more information. http://www.navy.com
- Health Services Collegiate Program:
Provides anywhere from $143,000 to $240,000 total. This includes a monthly salary - plus a housing allowance for up to 48 months. Contact a Navy Recruiter for more information. http://www.navy.com
- Samsung American Legion Scholarship
Eligibility: High school juniors who complete an American Legion Boys or Girls State Program and are a child, granchild, or great granchild of a U.S. veteran who served active duty in WWI, WWII, Korean War, Vietnam War, Lebanon and Grenada, Panama, or Persian Gulf War.
Amount: $20,000 (ten awards), $1,000 (88 awards)
The scholarship is for undergraduate study only. Selection is based on academic record, and activities. Preference for descendants of Korean War veterans. Go to http://www.legion.org/programs/resources/scholarships.
- The American Legion National High School Oratorical Contest
Eligibility: High school students planning to enroll in college
Amount: $18,000 (1st place), $16,000 (2nd place), $14,000 (3rd place)
All participants in the first round receive a $1,500 scholarship, those who advance to the second round but not the final round receive an additional $1,500. There are also several hundred scholarships awarded at lower levels of the competition. Go to http://www.legion.org/program/resources/scholarships.
- The American Legion Legacy Scholarship
Eligibility: children or legally adopted children of active duty united States military, Guard, and Reserve personnel who died on active duty after September 11,2001. Must be a high school senior or high school graduate to apply. Scholarship is for undergraduate study at a U.S. institution.
Amount: Varies by funds raised.
Application Deadline: April 15th.
- U.S. Army Women's Foundation Legacy Scholarships
Eligibility: Women or children of women who have served in active duty in the Army, Army Reserve or Army National Guard and will be a college junior or senior with at least a 3.0 GPA.
Amount: $2,500 (10 awards)
Application Deadline: February 1st. Go to http://www.armywomensfoundation.org/pages/legacyscholar.html.
- Scholarships for Veterans Returning from Iraq and Afghanistan
Eligibility: Veterans who have served in Iraq or Afghanistan
Amount: Varies - awards are renewable and are meant to help financial need not met with grants and military education benfits (awards were up to $3,500 for '08-09)
Application Deadline: June 15th (renewal notices sent in April or May)
Go to http://www.veteransfund.org.
- Heroes at Home - Scholarships for Women Veterans
Eligibility: Female veterans who are enlisted officers and have completed their service.
Amount: Minimum amount $2,500. Multiple awards
Application Deadline: June 1st.
Go to http://www.royalneighbors.org. Applicants do not have to be a member of Royal Neighbors of America to be eligible.
- Army Emergency Relief
Scholarship opportunities are available to Army families, active, retired and survivor; for spouse and dependent children of Soldiers. For more information, please visit http://www.aerhq.org. Deadline for applications is March 1.
- Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation
Eligibility: Students who are the son or daughters of Marines on active duty, in the Reserve, a former Marine, or a former U.S. Navy Corpsman who served with the U.S. Marine Corps. Also the grandchildren of members of certain divisions and squadrons.
Amount: $1,000 - $4,000. If your parent served in Operation Enduring Freedom or Iraqi Freedom, you are eligible for additional funding.
Application Deadline is March 3rd for graduating high school seniors and April 15th for all other students.
For more information on this program please visit http://www.mcsf.com.
- Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society's Vice Admiral E.P. Travers Scholarship and Loan Program
Eligibility: Children of Active Duty Sailors and Marines, (including Reservists while on active duty over 90 days), children of retired Sailors and Marines, and spouses of Active Duty Sailors and Marines.
Amount: $2,500 scholarship/Interest Free Loans from $500 to $3,000 per academic year. Loans must be repaid within 24 months.
Application Deadline: March 1st.
Go to http://www.nmcrs.org/travers.html for more information and application packages.
- Horatio Alger Military Veterans Scholarship Program
Eligibility: Served under Operation Enduring Freedom(Afghanistan) or Operation Iraqi Freedom 9/11/01 or later, honorable service, financial need, cumulative GPA of 2.0
Amount: $5,000 (Last year 1400 were given)
Application Deadline: April 15th
Recipients are based on their perseverance in overcoming adversity. Must be enrolled full time while receiving the scholarship. Go to: http://www.horatioalger.com/scholarships_military/.
- Troops to Teachers
Eligibility: Go to the TTT homepage at www.ProudtoServeAgain.com
Amount: Stipends up to $5,000 to help pay for teacher certification costs and stipends up to $10,000 for those who teach in for three years in a low-income school.
This program is managed by the Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES) The program provides financial assistance, referral services, counseling and assistance with certification, resume models, job listings and employment leads. Go to www.ProudtoServeAgain.com for information.
- Spouses to Teachers
Eligibility: Spouses of active duty personnel, Select Reserve, National Guard, or Individual Ready Reserve called to active duty.
Amount: $600 for state teacher certification exams
In addition to the stipend, spouses receive counseling regarding state certification, financial aid options, and networking for jobs www.SpousesToTeachers.com