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The CATC was designed by the U.S. Department of Education to meet requirements in the Higher Education Opportunity Act and to provide better information to student and parent consumers about college costs.

It serves as a central point to several tools that allow users to compare colleges tuition and fees, net price, and other characteristics.

The CATC is maintained by the Office of Postsecondary Education with support and technical assistance from the National Center of Education Statistics.

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College Affordability and Transparency Explanation Form

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The CATC was designed by the U.S. Department of Education to meet requirements in the Higher Education Opportunity Act and to provide better information to student and parent consumers about college costs. It serves as a central point to several tools that allow users to compare colleges tuition and fees, net price, and other characteristics.

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We offer individual professional services to education professionals, parents and students with our goal being to educate professionals and parents to best serve the needs of the military child.

As a premier resource that addresses challenges associated with the military lifestyle, an MCEC Military Student Consultant is a trusted professional resource during times of transition and throughout the deployment cycle, providing individualized support services for parents, educators, and administrators.

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Military Child Education Coalition® (MCEC®)

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Who We Are

As a premier resource that addresses challenges associated with the military lifestyle, an MCEC Military Student Consultant is a trusted professional resource during times of transition and throughout the deployment cycle, providing individualized support services for parents, educators, and administrators.

What We Do

MSCs are highly specialized education professionals who provide personalized concierge support directly to students, parents, or professionals who serve military-connected (Active-Duty, National Guard, Reserve, ROTC cadre, recruiter, and veteran) families, no matter where they are located in the world.

Through partnerships and collaboration with installation school liaison officers, EFMP coordinators, state-level Department of Education student services, Military Interstate Children's Compact Commissioners (MIC3), and other MCEC programs, MSCs provide wrap-around individualized transition and relocation support services to assist military-connected students, families, and professionals with real-world transitional barriers associated with the military lifestyle.
An MSC personally responds to every phone call or submission received.
MSCs advocate for and provide support to students and parents who experience academic or social-emotional challenges and need direct problem-solving support resources. Critical areas MSCs routinely respond to include:

Transition Support: Academic, developmental, and/or social-emotional

Relocations: PCS, deployments, retirements, and/or families who are leaving the service.

Academics: Credit transfers or transcript evaluations

Readiness: Academic (school, colleges, and universities), career, work, and/or overall life readiness

Exceptional families: Support with EFMP, IEP, and/or 504

Meet our Military Student Consultants (MSC)

Mark Patton

Mark is a retired U.S Air Force officer, father of two, and a proud grandfather. He grew up as a military kid, living overseas in Germany and graduating high school in Fayetteville, N.C.

Families find it easy to talk with Mark. His easy-going, down-to -earth personality endears him to so many. After spending nearly 40 years serving members of the military community, Mark understands all too well the stressors military-connected students and families face and looks forward to opportunities where he can be part of solutions that put people at ease and make their lives better.

Prior to serving with MCEC, Mark served as a high school counselor and as a Senior Aerospace Science Instructor for the Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Corps (JROTC) program in Nash County and Cumberland County Schools. Retiring from teaching, Mark became a Military Student Transition Consultant for Cumberland County as part of a DODEA grant.

He holds a Master of Education in Human Relations with a specialization in organizational behavior and counseling.

Terri Whiddon, M.Ed.

Terri is the military child of a retired Air Force service member. She grew up in four states and two countries abroad during her father's military career. In twelve years, she attended nine different schools, so transition and all the struggles that military students face are within her area of expertise.

Terri served as an MCEC Military Student Transition Consultant in Vernon Parish, Louisiana public schools before joining the MSC team in September 2021. In this position, she worked closely with students, parents and school personnel, helping them navigate the various issues unique to military children and their families. She is excited to now be able to help a much broader range of families at military installations across the U.S. and around the world.

Prior to becoming part of the MCEC family, Terri was a teacher for 35 years with 29 of those years spent in Vernon Parish schools. She interacted with students in every grade from kindergarten through twelfth while teaching Family and Consumer Sciences, English, and Computer Applications and while coordinating the Title I program for her school. She holds a Master of Education in Administration and Supervision.

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Military Student Consultants - Military Child Education Coalition® (MCEC®)

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Military Student Consultants (MSCs) are education professionals who provide concierge support to students, parents, or professionals who serve military families (Active Duty, National Guard, Reserve, ROTC cadre, recruiter, and veteran) anywhere in the world. MSCs respond to every phone call or website inquiry.

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Military Child Education Coalition® (MCEC®)

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Established in 2004, Student 2 Student (S2S) is a peer-to-peer student-led program that brings military and civilian students together to welcome new students, create a positive environment for all, support educational opportunities, build connections through service, and ease transitions.

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MCEC Parent workshops are available via webinar to support parents wherever they are located. Webinars are presented live on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at Noon EST. Participants must register in advance for the live webinar presentation.

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Parent Webinars - Military Child Education Coalition® (MCEC®)

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The MCEC parent webinars are designed to help military-connected parents as they guide their children through their educational journey.

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College Navigator - National Center for Education Statistics

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College Navigator is a free consumer information tool designed to help students, parents, high school counselors, and others get information about over 7,000 postsecondary institutions in the United States - such as programs offered, retention and graduation rates, prices, aid available, degrees awarded, campus safety, and accreditation.

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Transfer your Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits | Veterans Affairs

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Find out if you can transfer any of your unused Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits to your spouse or dependent children. Note: The Department of Defense (DoD) decides whether you can transfer GI Bill benefits to your family.

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In-state tuition rates under the VA Choice Act

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In-state tuition rates under the VA Choice Act

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Public colleges and universities charge students an in-state tuition rate if they live in the same state as the school when they enroll and an out-of-state tuition rate if they live in a different state from the school when they enroll. In-state tuition is often a much lower rate than out-of-state tuition. And some schools offer the in-state tuition rate only if the student can prove they've lived in the state for at least 12 months before enrolling.

As a Veteran or dependent with transferred entitlement, you can get in-state tuition rates at many public schools even if you haven't lived in the state where the school is located. Once classes start, you'll need to be living in the same state.

Note: Under Section 702 of the Veterans Choice Act, public schools that have VA-approved programs will receive GI Bill payments only if they offer in-state tuition to eligible Veterans and dependents.

Eligibility for in-state tuition

You may be eligible for in-state tuition if you meet all of these requirements:

You're receiving benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill, the Montgomery GI Bill Active Duty (MGIB-AD), or Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E), and

You're a "covered individual" (the next 2 sections explain what this means for Veterans, spouses, and children) and

When you start school, you live in the state where the school is located

Eligibility requirements for Veterans

As a Veteran, you're a "covered individual" if you've served on active duty for at least 90 days since September 10, 2001.

Note: Section 702 of the Veterans Choice Act covers you only after discharge, not while you're still on active duty or while you're a member of the Active Guard Reserve (AGR).

Eligibility requirements for spouses or children

As a spouse or child of a Veteran, you're a "covered individual" if one of these is true:

You're using education benefits transferred from a Veteran, or

You're using benefits under the Fry Scholarship and the Veteran had served a period of active-duty service of at least 90 days before their death

Note: Starting August 1, 2022, if you're using benefits through the Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) program, you'll be eligible for in-state tuition rates.

Keeping your status as a covered individual

You'll keep your status as a covered individual as long as you stay enrolled at your school. You can take scheduled breaks between courses, semesters, or terms, but if you leave school and then enroll again, you won't keep your status as a covered individual.

Residency requirements

The residency requirements vary by state and school. In some states you may have to show your intent to become a legal resident. You may be asked to show that you're in the process of claiming legal residency by registering to vote, getting a state ID, or getting a state driver's license. In this case, you can get in-state tuition while you go through the process of claiming legal residency.

Depending on the state where your school is located, you'll need to meet one of these requirements to be eligible for in-state tuition:

You must live in the state where your school is located, or

You must live in the state where your school is located and show intent to become a resident, or

You must live in the state where your school is located, show intent to become a resident, and become a legal resident within a certain period of time

If your school charges you out-of-state tuition by mistake

If you qualify for in-state tuition rates but your school charges you out-of-state tuition rates by mistake, work with your School Certifying Official (SCO) to correct the error. Or you can submit a complaint by calling the GI Bill hotline at 888-442-4551. We're here Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. ET.

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In-state tuition rates under the Veterans Choice Act | Veterans Affairs

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If you're covered under a GI Bill program or the Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) program, you may be able to get in-state tuition rates at a public school even if you haven't lived in the state where the school is located.

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GI Bill Comparison Tool | Veterans Affairs

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Use our GI Bill Comparison Tool to help you decide which education program and school is best for you. Find out which benefits you’ll get at your chosen school.

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The Yellow Ribbon Program can help you pay for higher out-of-state, private school, or graduate school tuition that the Post-9/11 GI Bill doesn't cover. Find out if you're eligible, and if your school takes part in this program.

On this page

Am I eligible for the Yellow Ribbon Program?

You may be eligible for this program if you and your school meet the requirements listed below.

You must qualify for the maximum benefit rate under the Post-9/11 GI Bill.
To qualify, at least one of these must be true. You:

Served at least 36 months on active duty (either all at once or with breaks in service), or

Received a Purple Heart on or after September 11, 2001, and were honorably discharged after any amount of service, or

Served for at least 30 continuous days (all at once, without a break) on or after September 11, 2001, and were discharged after 60 days with a service-connected disability, or

Are a dependent child using benefits transferred by a Veteran or a service member who has served for at least 36 months on active duty and qualifies at the 100% level, or
Find out about transferring Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits

Are a Fry Scholar (eligible for the Yellow Ribbon Program on or after August 1, 2018)

Note: At this time, you're not eligible for the maximum benefit rate under the Post-9/11 GI Bill if you're an active-duty service member or the spouse of an active-duty service member. But, as of August 1, 2022, you may become eligible if you're an active-duty service member who qualifies at the 100% level, or the spouse using the transferred benefits of an active-duty service member who qualifies at the 100% level.

And your school must meet certain requirements.
All of these must be true. Your school:

Is an institution of higher learning, and

Offers the Yellow Ribbon Program, and

Hasn't offered the Yellow Ribbon benefit to more than the maximum number of students in their agreement with us, and

Has certified your enrollment with us and provided Yellow Ribbon Program information

See the schools that offer the Yellow Ribbon Program this year

What benefits can I get through this program?

Money to help pay for the higher cost of tuition at a private school or for attendance as a nonresident student at a public school.

If you qualify, your school will contribute a certain amount toward your extra tuition and fees through a grant, scholarship, or similar program. We'll match the contribution.

How do I get this benefit?

1. Apply for Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits

Apply for Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits
If you qualify for benefits, you'll get a Certificate of Eligibility (COE).

2. Turn in your COE to your school

Bring your COE to your school's certifying official, or to the financial aid, military liaison, or other appropriate office. Ask to apply for your school's Yellow Ribbon Program.

3. Wait for a decision
Your school will decide:

Whether it has already enrolled the maximum number of students for the program period. Enrollment is on a first-come, first-served basis. We have an agreement with each school about how many students they'll cover each year.

How much funding you'll receive. Your school decides this amount. They'll add up tuition and mandatory fees, then subtract any aid you've received from other sources-such as scholarships, grants, and your Post-9/11 GI Bill tuition payment. Your school will apply the Yellow Ribbon Program benefit to this final amount.

4. Follow up

You'll get a notice from your school about whether it has accepted you into the program and how much money you'll receive for tuition.

Does my school participate in the Yellow Ribbon Program?

To find out if your school participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program, you can use our tool to find a Yellow Ribbon school.

You can also search for participating schools using the GI Bill Comparison Tool.

Learn more about the Yellow Ribbon Program

Get answers to other questions you may have about the Yellow Ribbon Program.

How much funding you'll receive through the program

Do all students in the Yellow Ribbon Program receive the same amount of funding?

This depends on the school. Schools can choose to offer different amounts to students based on 2 factors:

Student status (undergraduate, graduate, doctoral), and

Type of school (college or professional)

For example: A school could provide $1,000 for undergraduates, $1,500 for graduate students, and $2,000 for doctoral students. The school also could provide $1,800 for students in the school of engineering and $2,500 for students in the school of nursing.

Will all of my tuition and fees be paid for if my school participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program?

This depends on the agreement we have with your school.

Your school's agreement with us states how much it will contribute and how much we'll match. This amount makes up all or part of the difference between what the Post-9/11 GI Bill will pay and the unmet tuition and fees.
Here's how it works:
Let's say you're attending a public school as an out-of-state student.

The school charges $10,000 per year for in-state tuition and fees, but $16,000 per year for out-of-state tuition and fees.

We'll pay the in-state $10,000 cost under the Post-9/11 GI Bill. But you'll need to pay the extra $6,000 for the out-of-state cost.

If you qualify for the Yellow Ribbon Program, you can get some or all of that extra amount paid. We'll match the amount your school contributes to the program. So if your school funds $3,000 of your tuition, we'll also pay $3,000 to your school, and you'll be covered for the full amount. If your school funds $2,000 through the Yellow Ribbon Program, we'll also pay $2,000 to your school, and you'll need to pay the remaining $2,000.

Note: Your school's agreement may also state that they'll contribute only toward degrees at certain colleges or professional schools, or only for certain degree levels (like undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral degrees).
Learn more about each school's agreement

What happens if state or institutional waivers already cover part of my tuition and fees?

First, we'll determine how much the Post-9/11 GI Bill will pay. We'll do this by subtracting any financial aid you have that's designated solely for paying tuition and fees from the total amount your school charges.

Then, your school's funding through the Yellow Ribbon Program and our matching contributions can cover part or all of the remaining unmet charges.

What fees will the Yellow Ribbon funds cover?

Yellow Ribbon funds may cover any mandatory (required) fees for your education program.

Yellow Ribbon and Post-9/11 GI Bill funds won't cover any fees that aren't mandatory, such as:

Room and board

Study abroad (unless your degree program requires the study abroad course)

Penalty fees (like fees for late registration, returned checks, or parking fines)

How your benefits may change from year to year

If I participate in the Yellow Ribbon Program this year, will I automatically be in the program next year?

Yes. If your school continues to participate in the program, they must continue to offer the Yellow Ribbon benefits to you the next year, as long as you meet all of the requirements listed below.
All of these must be true. You:

Make acceptable progress toward completing your program (according to your school), and

Stay enrolled in the school without a break (following the school's policy), and

Have money left in your Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits

Check the status of your Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits
If you transfer to a different school, your new school needs to offer Yellow Ribbon benefits and accept your application for you to continue in the program. Your first school's decision doesn't affect your new school's decision.

If I take fewer courses, how will my payments change?

If you take fewer courses, we'll pay less toward your tuition and fees. Your school will also reduce the amount they pay.

We base refunds on each school's refund policy. You'll need to pay us back for any overpayments we may have made to the school that they don't refund.

If I leave my school but return after a semester, am I still approved for the Yellow Ribbon Program?

If the school still offers the program, they must continue to give you funding as long as you meet all of the requirements listed below.
All of these must be true. You:

Make acceptable progress toward completing your program (according to your school), and

Stay enrolled in the school without a break (following the school's policy), and

Have money left in your Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits

Check the status of your Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits

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Yellow Ribbon Program | Veterans Affairs

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Chapter 35 rates for survivors and dependents | Veterans Affairs

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Get the current rates for Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance (DEA) for October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2025. And learn about how we determine your rate.

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MCEC Heroic Hearts Scholarship

The MCEC Heroic Hearts Scholarship provides military-connected students with a powerful opportunity to pursue higher education. In partnership with Columbia Southern University (CSU), this scholarship awards full tuition to one deserving student each year.

Military-connected students demonstrate resilience, leadership, and determination as they navigate the challenges of military life. This scholarship helps open doors to their future by making a college education more accessible.

Scholarship details

Award: Full tuition to Columbia Southern University

Eligibility: Military-connected high school juniors, seniors, and recent graduates

Programs: CSU offers 90+ degree programs and certificates, with flexible, accredited online learning designed to fit the needs of military families

Timeline: Applications open fall 2025 and close mid-February 2026. The recipient will be announced during Month of the Military Child - April 2026.

How to Apply

Applications are hosted on the Columbia Southern University website.

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In partnership with Columbia Southern University: The Military Child Education Coalition Heroic Hearts Scholarship, designed to support a member of the military caregiving population.

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The application period for the 2026-2027 academic year will open on December 10, 2025 and close on February 11, 2026. Recipients will be notified of their status by mail on or about June 1, 2026. Due to the volume of applications, non-recipients are not notified.

The program is open to dependent, unmarried children under the age of 23. For eligibility, a disability is defined as one that qualifies the service member to receive Traumatic Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance (TSGLI) benefits or a 100% permanent and total disability compensation rating.

Scholarship grants for this special program are funded through the after-tax proceeds of President Barack Obama's book Of Thee I Sing: A Letter to My Daughters, along with corporate sponsorships and private donations. The number and amount of scholarships awarded each year are determined by the royalties, sponsorships, and other contributions designated to support the program.

You can also explore our Scholarships For Service site for additional scholarship opportunities.

Who Can Apply?

Dependent unmarried children under age 23 of active-duty personnel, Reserve/Guard, retired service members and *disabled service members OR survivors of service members who died while on active duty may apply if they meet one of the following additional criteria:

One of the parents died while serving on active duty on or after September 11, 2001 in any branch or component of the US Armed Forces

*One of the parents, while serving on active duty on or after September 11, 2001, became disabled - meaning that the parent qualified for receipt of Traumatic Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance (TSGLI)

*One of the parents, who was on active duty on or after September 11, 2001, received a permanent and total compensation rating of 100% from the Department of Defense or Department of Veterans Affairs.

Only students who possess a valid (not expired) U.S. Uniformed Services Identification and Privilege Card or a DOD dependent ID:

Applicants must enroll or plan to enroll in a full-time undergraduate program leading to a bachelor's degree or a community/junior college designed to allow for a direct transfer into a four-year program.

High school applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 basis)

College applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5.

How Do I Apply?

The Heroes' Legacy Scholarship Program requires students to complete the application themselves and attest to this when submitting it.

1. Please create an account so you can return to it later.

2. Complete all tabs of the form - a green checkmark indicates completion.

3. Submit dates of sponsor's service

DD1300 OR DD214

Reapplicants will receive a letter in the mail prior to mid-December with a 9-digit code allowing them to skip re-submitting these forms. Recipients who plan to reapply the following year and have a home address change should notify Scholarship Managers as soon as their new address is available.

4. Submit documents that verify the death, eligibility to receive Traumatic Service Members Group Life Insurance (TSLGI), or disability of the sponsor

5. Submit transcripts

High school applicants - transcript indicating a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale (unweighted)

College applicants - transcript indicating a cumulative minimum GPA of 2.5 or above on a 4.0 scale (unweighted)

College freshmen should submit a transcript for the qualifying semester they have completed.

6. Have sponsor or parent/guardian digitally sign application online

All applicants will be notified of their status in June.

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The Heroes' Legacy Scholarship program honors service members who have died or become disabled during active military service since September 11, 2001.

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Scholarships for Military Children

Children of active, reserve, and retired military members may receive $2,000 college scholarships.

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High school juniors and seniors attending Boys State or Girls State, who are direct descendants of wartime veterans, can apply.

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Military service members don't need a reason to be celebrated - their service to America is an exceptional act of selfless, heroic bravery and deserves to be revered as such.

This does not only includes service members, but their spouses and family members as well, who make unimaginable sacrifices so that their loved ones can keep our country safe and protect the freedoms we hold dear.

As thanks to all of these heroes - for those who serve within the military or are affiliated with military service members - both your country and scholarship providers are willing to provide funding for your educational goals.

There are endless opportunities for awaiting active duty men and women, those honorably discharged, military veterans, as well as spouses and children of military service members.

These scholarships exist to help fund your educational goals, whether you're looking to pursue a more civilian route or looking to gain more education and continue to pursue your military experience, ultimately moving up in the ranks.

Whether you are currently serving or previously served, there are military scholarship opportunities to assist in funding your education.

Please keep in mind that the listed scholarships below are a mere sampling of the military scholarships that exist in our database - but, remember, filling out your own, personalized profile will match you to scholarships specifically suited to your needs.
To help better organize your scholarship and internship search, please note that the following scholarships for writers are listed according to deadline, with the earliest deadline appearing at the top of the page. Deadlines that vary will appear at the bottom of each list.
Provided by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, the Montgomery GI Bill is available to active duty military veterans and Selected Reserve military personnel.

This program may be used toward degree and certificate programs, flight training, apprenticeship/on-the-job training, correspondence courses, entrepreneurship training and fees for licenses or certifications.

Get more information on the Montgomery GI Bill.

Veterans Educational Assistance Program (VEAP) Deadline: Varies
Available to: College Freshmen through Graduate Students, Year 5
Award Amount: Varies

Provided by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, the Veterans Educational Assistance Program (VEAP) is open to veterans who elected to make contributions from their military pay to participate in VEAP.

Your contributions are matched on a $2 for $1 basis by the government.

You must meet the following requirements to be considered for this award: entered service for the first time between January 1, 1977, and June 30, 1985; opened a contribution account before April 1, 1987; voluntarily contributed from $25 to $2700; completed your first period of service; and were discharged or released from service under conditions other than dishonorable.

You have 10 years from your release from active duty to use VEAP benefits.

Get more information on the Veterans Educational Assistance Program (VEAP).

The Freedom Alliance Scholarship Fund provides financial assistance to the dependent children of U.S. military personnel who have been killed or permanently disabled as a result of an operational mission or training accident, or a U.S. military personnel who is classified as a prisoner of war (POW) or missing in action (MIA).

You must also maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA and be enrolled full time to remain on scholarship and to be eligible to renew your scholarship.

Get more information on the Freedom Alliance Scholarship.

Provided by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, the Post-9/11 GI-Bill is open to individuals with at least 90 days of aggregate service on or after September 11, 2001, or individuals discharged with a service-connected disability after 30 days.

You must have received an honorable discharge to be eligible for the Post-9/11 GI Bill.

The Bill provides financial support for education and housing.

Get more information on the Post-9/11 GI-Bill.

The Olmsted Scholar Program is available to career line officers from the four branches of the U.S. military.

You must intend to study a foreign language full time at the graduate level in a foreign country to qualify for this award.

Selection for this award will be based on demonstrated scholastic ability and language aptitude, qualities of leadership, personal attributes and strong professional performance.

You must have an undergraduate college GPA of at least 3.0, GRE scores better than 500 in all categories and a Defense Language Aptitude Battery test score above 100.

You must be nominated by your military service to be considered.

Get more information on the Olmsted Scholar Program.

The Seth Bonder Scholarship for Applied Operations Research is available to doctoral students in military operations research or a related discipline.

You must be interested in interchange of military or research knowledge in conjunction with INFORMS.

Get more information on the Seth Bonder Scholarship for Applied Operations Research.

The War Orphans Tuition Assistance is open to children of those service personnel who died while in the military or due to service-connected disabilities, or who are officially listed as missing in action by the U.S. Department of Defense.

To qualify, the child must be a resident of New Jersey for at least one year immediately preceding the filing of the application and be between the ages of 16 and 21 at the time of application.

The veteran must have been a state resident.

Get more information on the War Orphans Tuition Assistance.

The Liberty Grant is available to first-time students, re-entering students or students who have reenrolled at IADT Chicago.

You must be an active duty, veteran, reserve, or National Guard military personnel serving in the U.S. Armed Services, and their immediate family members to be eligible for this grant.

Get more information on the Liberty Grant.

The Nebraska Waiver of Tuition for Veterans' Dependents is open to any eligible child, spouse, widow or widower attending the University of Nebraska, the state colleges, and community colleges. You must be a resident of Nebraska.

In addition, you must have a parent, stepparent or spouse who was a member of the armed forces of the United States and who: (1) Died of a service connected disability; (2) Died subsequent to discharge as a result of injury or illness sustained while in service; (3) Is permanently and totally disabled as a result of military service; (4) Is classified as missing in action or as a prisoner of war during armed hostilities after August 4, 1964.

The waiver shall be valid for one degree, diploma, or certificate from a community college and one baccalaureate degree.

Applications are submitted to the Department of Veterans' Affairs by contacting the County Veterans Service Officer nearest the applicants place of residence.

Get more information on the Nebraska Waiver of Tuition for Veterans' Dependents.

The Jennifer Corbett Memorial Scholarship is open to students at the University of Rhode Island.

You must be a child of a firefighter, police person or enlisted military personnel to be eligible for this award.

Get more information on the Jennifer Corbett Memorial Scholarship.

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As thanks for serving your country, your country wants to help serve your educational needs. Whether your goals are to work in a more civilian industry or to move up in the ranks, there are plenty of educational opportunities awaiting active duty men and women, those honorably discharged, as well as military veterans.

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Find the college that's the best fit for you! The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard has the most reliable data on college costs,graduation, and post-college earnings.

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Need help completing your CSS Profile? Watch our quick overview to navigate the process and check out our other resources, like the Frequently Asked Questions, to find more information.

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Need help completing your CSS Profile? Watch our quick overview to navigate the process and check out our other resources, like the Frequently Asked Questions, to find more information.

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Reduced Tuition for Students (MSEP) - MHEC

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The Midwest Student Exchange Program (MSEP) is a multi-state tuition reciprocity program. Through the MSEP, public institutions agree to charge students no more than 150% of the in-state resident tuition […]

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Tuition Break has provided New England residents savings on more than 324,000 annual tuition bills, with total savings well into the billions of dollars, since established in 1957.

In the 2021-22 academic year, Tuition Break saved more than 9,100 New England residents saved an estimated $64.8 million.

A full-time Tuition Break student received an average tuition break of $8,600.

View this year's annual report.

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Tuition Break | New England Board of Higher Education

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Tuition Break has provided New England residents savings on more than 324,000 annual tuition bills, with total savings well into the billions of dollars, since established in 1957. In the 2021-22 academic year, Tuition Break saved more than 9,100 New England residents saved an estimated $64.8 million.

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Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education. Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE)

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Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education. Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE)

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The WUE Savings Finder houses profiles of all WUE-eligible colleges, universities, and majors, tuition savings, and more. To begin your WUE journey, click below to search by state, major, and other parameters.

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America's largest regional interstate tuition-discount program, WUE helps students save on nonresident tuition at 160+ WICHE-region schools.

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Academic Common Market - Southern Regional Education Board

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Study in a specialized field at an out-of-state college and pay in-state tuition rates. Looking for a college degree not…

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Plan for life after high school. Compare colleges. Explore career possibilities. Learn about financial aid and scholarships.

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The U.S. Department of Education (Department) is pleased to announce the publication of the 2025-2026 College Financing Plan on the Office of Postsecondary Education’s website.

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Topic no. 310, Coverdell education savings accounts | Internal Revenue Service

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Topic No. 310, Coverdell Education Savings Accounts