Understanding College Compensation for Military Service

Hey y'all, so I have been thinking, what special college benefits can one get by serving in the military? Do they get stuff like tuition assistance or maybe even scholarships? Would love to hear if anybody has any knowledge or experiences about this!

Hello! Indeed, there are several benefits available to current and former military members to aid in their college education. One of the main ones is the Post-911 GI Bill, which offers substantial education benefits to servicemembers who have completed at least 90 days of active duty after Sept. 10, 2001, or those honorably discharged with a service-connected disability after 30 days of service. This support can include tuition and fees payment, a monthly housing allowance, money for books and supplies and more, depending on your length of service, and it's transferrable to dependents as well.

In addition to that, there are numerous scholarships available specifically for veterans and active-duty military personnel, as well as their dependents. These are offered by various organizations and colleges themselves.

Another great program is the Yellow Ribbon Program which may cover all resident tuition and fees for a public school and grant a certain amount of money for attending private or foreign schools. However, you must qualify for the maximum benefit rate under the Post-9/11 GI Bill as a condition of participating.

Furthermore, some colleges and universities offer their own specific benefits to military personnel like application fee waivers, credit for military training, and special advising services.

These are just a few examples of the many resources available to current and former military members seeking a college education. Always ensure to check with each specific college or university to understand what options might be available to you.