Financial Aid Assistance for Military Families
You may be able to get money for college or career school for your or your family member’s military service. Both the federal government and nonprofit organizations offer money for college to veterans, future military personnel, active duty personnel, or those related to veterans or active duty personnel. Click here for details.
If your parent or guardian died as a result of military service in Iraq or Afghanistan after the events of 9/11, you may be eligible for additional aid.
FEDERAL PELL GRANTS: If you meet the requirements above and are eligible to receive a Pell Grant, you will receive an Expected Family Contribution (EFC) of zero, which maximizes your Pell Grant eligibility and can increase your eligibility for other federal student aid programs.
IRAQ AND AFGHANISTAN SERVICE GRANTS: If you meet the requirements above but are not eligible for a Pell Grant based on your EFC, you will be eligible to receive the Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant. The maximum amount of the Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant is the same as the maximum Pell Grant award. Your EFC will not be affected, and therefore neither will your eligibility for any need-based federal student aid.
Army ROTC scholarships are offered at more than 1,000 colleges. For application packets, information about eligibility, and the telephone number of an ROTC advisor in your area, call 1-888-550-ARMY (1-888-550-2769) Army ROTC Programs and Requirements
The Air Force ROTC college scholarship program targets students pursuing certain foreign language and technical degrees, although students entering a wide variety of majors may be accepted. For more information, call 1-866-4-AFROTC (1-866-423-7682)
The Navy ROTC Marine Option Scholarship helps you pay your way through college at approved Navy ROTC. Navy ROTC Marine Option Scholarship - Naval Education and Training Command
The Navy ROTC offers both four-year and partial scholarships. To learn more, call 1-800-NAV-ROTC (1-800-628-7682). Navy ROTC
Scholarships for Military Families
Resources and contact information for finding college scholarships for military families.
There are many smaller veterans service organizations around the country that might offer scholarships. Check with your local organization or try a SCHOLARSHIP SEARCH
Do you believe your school is not administering federal student aid funds properly? Here’s some information that might help you determine how to solve your problem or submit a complaint.
Contact the Federal Student Aid Feedback Center or call 1-844-651-0077.
