Grant Funding for Military Members, Veterans, and Their Families for Vocational School
Over $300 million in military grants and scholarships exist specifically for qualifying service members, veterans, and their families.i
What Are Military Grants?
Grants are sums of money paid by the government that don’t have to be repaid. They are often based on financial need and, in the case of military grants, a student’s service in the U.S. Armed Forcesii,iii.
Who Can Get Military Grants?
- Members of the armed forces
- Veterans
- Spouses of service members and veterans
- Children of service members and veteransiv
What Military Grants Are Available?
Many private organizations offer military grants. The federal government provides two grant programs specific to military members:
Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant
A grant for students whose parents died serving in Afghanistan or Iraq after 9/11. Students must have been under 24 years old at the time of their parents’ death. After completing the FAFSA process, they must not be eligible for a Pell Grant. At least part-time enrollment is required.
Additional Pell Grant
Students who were under 24 years old when their parents died while fighting in Afghanistan or Iraq after 9/11 and who received an Expected Family Contribution of zero after submitting the FAFSA may qualify for the maximum amount of funds available through the Pell Grant and other federal student aid programs.
You Served Us. Now Let Us Serve You.
We’re grateful for your service to our country and honored to serve you as you transition from combat to career. Our Financial Aid Advisors are standing by to answer any questions you may have about applying for military grants and assist you through the process of locating funds for your training investment.
Additional Sources
1 https://studentaid.gov/sa/types/grants-scholarships
2 https://oedb.org/military-grant/
ihttps://www.military.com/education/money-for-school/learn-how-to-find-scholarships.html
iihttps://studentaid.gov/sa/types/grants-scholarships
iiihttps://oedb.org/military-grant/