{"id":1040,"date":"2022-03-29T17:56:39","date_gmt":"2022-03-29T17:56:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.onlinemba.com\/?p=1040"},"modified":"2022-10-11T13:27:05","modified_gmt":"2022-10-11T13:27:05","slug":"resources-financial-aid-and-military-veterans","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.onlinemba.com\/resources\/financial-aid-and-military-veterans\/","title":{"rendered":"Financial Aid for Military &#038; Veterans"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>According to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.acenet.edu\/news-room\/Documents\/Military-Connected-Undergraduates.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">American Council on Education<\/a>, the number of active-duty personnel, reservists, and veterans using military benefits to pay for higher education has grown considerably since 2001. This increase is largely due to the Post-9\/11 GI Bill\u00ae, a federal educational assistance program for veterans and service members. The number of military personnel enrolled in colleges and universities has also increased significantly in recent years.<\/p>\r\n\r\nAs of 2021, students using the GI Bill will <a href=\"https:\/\/www.military.com\/education\/gi-bill\/2020\/12\/17\/gi-bill-changes-are-coming-2021.html\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">receive in-state tuition<\/a> rates at public schools, regardless of when they were discharged. Before 2021, students had to be within three years of their discharge date for this type of tuition relief. \r\n\r\n<h4>Individuals looking for military MBA scholarships should research the schools, professional organizations, and other resources listed below.<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>While the GI Bill provides significant financial support, there are many other scholarships for veterans and active-duty personnel. A number of organizations offer military scholarships, including corporations, nonprofits, fraternities, and professional associations. Many of these scholarships specifically provide MBA scholarships for veterans.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>This page describes financial aid options for military personnel and veterans pursuing a college education. Common awards include private scholarships, federal loan forgiveness, grants, and tuition assistance programs. Individuals looking for military MBA scholarships should research the schools, professional organizations, and other resources listed below.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2>Financial Aid Programs for Military and Veterans<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\n<section class=\"accordion   \" layout=\"\" data-cy=\"accordion\" data-accordion data-accordion-type=\"base\" data-accordion-title=\"accordion-360759\">\n\t\t\t<ul class=\"my-0 text-right\">\n\t\t\t<li class=\"inline-block mb-0 mr-1\">\n\t\t\t\t<button class=\"p-3 py-2 text-xs leading-3 border collapse-all control\">\n\t\t\t\t\tCollapse All\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t<li class=\"inline-block mb-0\">\n\t\t\t\t<button class=\"p-3 py-2 text-xs leading-3 border expand-all control\">\n\t\t\t\t\tExpand All\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\tclass=\"accordion__items \" data-order=1>\n\t\t\t<!-- header -->\n\t\t\t<div class=\"flex items-center overflow-hidden cursor-pointer header flex-nowrap\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"content-1\" id=\"header-1\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<!-- title -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"mr-auto text-xl font-bold leading-6 title lg:text-2xl\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThe Montgomery GI Bill \n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<!-- control -->\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"flex justify-center flex-grow-0 flex-shrink-0 w-20 text-center\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"block w-6 h-6 collapse\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke=\"currentColor\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\" d=\"M19 9L12 16L5 9\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"hidden w-6 h-6 expand\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke=\"currentColor\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\" d=\"M5 15l7-7 7 7\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<!-- content -->\n\t\t\t<div class=\"block p-8 content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<section>&#13;\nAlso known as Chapter 30, the Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB) is a flexible educational assistance program designed for service members and veterans. Offered by the federal government, this benefit covers a variety of education-related expenses. The goal of MGIB is to attract educated, high-quality candidates into the Armed Forces.&#13;\n&#13;\n<hr\/>&#13;\n<p><strong>What's Covered:<\/strong> Qualified educational expenses include tuition and fees for undergraduate programs, certificate programs, technical or vocational training, on-the-job training, and certification and licensing. MGIB covers education-related expenses for up to three years.&#13;\n<\/p><p><strong>Who is Covered:<\/strong> To qualify, students must serve a minimum of two years on active duty. Service members who were honorably discharged and hold a high school diploma or GED may also be eligible. For specific details, students should visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.va.gov\/education\/about-gi-bill-benefits\/montgomery-active-duty\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Montgomery GI Bill information page<\/a>.&#13;\n<\/p><p><strong>How to Apply:<\/strong> To apply for the MGIB, students must complete <a href=\"https:\/\/www.va.gov\/education\/apply-for-education-benefits\/application\/1990\/introduction\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">VA Form 22-1990<\/a>. Applicants submit their social security numbers, military and education histories, and bank account data with direct deposit information.&#13;\n<\/p><\/section>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\tclass=\"accordion__items \" data-order=2>\n\t\t\t<!-- header -->\n\t\t\t<div class=\"flex items-center overflow-hidden cursor-pointer header flex-nowrap\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"content-2\" id=\"header-2\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<!-- title -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"mr-auto text-xl font-bold leading-6 title lg:text-2xl\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tPost-9\/11 GI Bill\u00ae \n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<!-- control -->\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"flex justify-center flex-grow-0 flex-shrink-0 w-20 text-center\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"block w-6 h-6 collapse\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke=\"currentColor\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\" d=\"M19 9L12 16L5 9\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"hidden w-6 h-6 expand\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke=\"currentColor\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\" d=\"M5 15l7-7 7 7\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<!-- content -->\n\t\t\t<div class=\"block p-8 content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<section>&#13;\nManaged by the <a href=\"https:\/\/benefits.va.gov\/benefits\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Veterans Benefits Administration<\/a>, the Post 9\/11 GI Bill supports veterans and service members who served after September 10, 2001. Veterans discharged after 2013 have no time limit to use this benefit. However, those discharged prior to 2013 may encounter some time limitations.&#13;\n&#13;\n<hr\/>&#13;\n<p><strong>What's Covered:<\/strong> The Post-9\/11 GI Bill can pay for distance learning, vocational and technical training, on-the-job training, housing, books, supplies, licensing fees, certification tests, and other educational costs. Students can receive this VA-administered education benefit for up to 36 months.&#13;\n<\/p><p><strong>Who is Covered:<\/strong> To be eligible, students must have a minimum of 90 days of active-duty service after September, 10, 2001. Veterans who were honorably discharged or discharged with disabilities after serving for 30 days may also be eligible.&#13;\n<\/p><p><strong>How to Apply:<\/strong> To apply, students must complete <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vba.va.gov\/pubs\/forms\/VBA-22-1990-ARE.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">VA Form 22-1990<\/a>. Applicants submit their social security numbers, military and education histories, and bank account data with direct deposit information.&#13;\n<\/p><\/section>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\tclass=\"accordion__items \" data-order=3>\n\t\t\t<!-- header -->\n\t\t\t<div class=\"flex items-center overflow-hidden cursor-pointer header flex-nowrap\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"content-3\" id=\"header-3\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<!-- title -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"mr-auto text-xl font-bold leading-6 title lg:text-2xl\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tYellow Ribbon Program \n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<!-- control -->\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"flex justify-center flex-grow-0 flex-shrink-0 w-20 text-center\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"block w-6 h-6 collapse\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke=\"currentColor\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\" d=\"M19 9L12 16L5 9\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"hidden w-6 h-6 expand\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke=\"currentColor\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\" d=\"M5 15l7-7 7 7\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<!-- content -->\n\t\t\t<div class=\"block p-8 content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<section>&#13;\n<p>The Yellow Ribbon program helps students pay for expenses associated with expensive private and out-of-state institutions. Schools cover some or all of a student's additional expenses after they hit the maximum amount offered by the GI Bill. Not all colleges offer this program.&#13;\n&#13;\n<\/p><hr\/>&#13;\n<p><strong>What's Covered:<\/strong> The Yellow Ribbon program covers unmet tuition and fees associated with attending out-of-state or private educational institutions. The school determines the amount of funding provided to the student. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs matches that amount and pays the school directly.&#13;\n<\/p><p><strong>Who is Covered:<\/strong> Active-duty service members do not qualify for this benefit. Candidates must qualify for the maximum benefit under the Post-9\/11 GI Bill. Students must attend a participating school.&#13;\n<\/p><p><strong>How to Apply:<\/strong> To apply, students must complete the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vba.va.gov\/pubs\/forms\/VBA-22-1990-ARE.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">VA Form 22-1990<\/a>. Applicants submit their social security numbers, military and education histories, and bank account data with direct deposit information.&#13;\n<\/p><\/section>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\tclass=\"accordion__items \" data-order=4>\n\t\t\t<!-- header -->\n\t\t\t<div class=\"flex items-center overflow-hidden cursor-pointer header flex-nowrap\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"content-4\" id=\"header-4\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<!-- title -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"mr-auto text-xl font-bold leading-6 title lg:text-2xl\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tNational Call to Service \n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<!-- control -->\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"flex justify-center flex-grow-0 flex-shrink-0 w-20 text-center\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"block w-6 h-6 collapse\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke=\"currentColor\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\" d=\"M19 9L12 16L5 9\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"hidden w-6 h-6 expand\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke=\"currentColor\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\" d=\"M5 15l7-7 7 7\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<!-- content -->\n\t\t\t<div class=\"block p-8 content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<section>&#13;\nThe National Call to Service program rewards individuals that perform service with the reserves, Americorps, or another program approved by the Department of Defense. Candidates must also serve as active duty military for a select period of time.&#13;\n&#13;\n<hr\/>&#13;\n<p><strong>What's Covered:<\/strong> The National Call to Service program offers a cash bonus of $5,000, student loan repayment of up to $18,000, a one-year monthly allowance, or a portion of the MGIB.&#13;\n<\/p><p><strong>Who Qualifies:<\/strong> To be eligible for this incentive, applicants must complete initial entry training, serve on active duty in a military occupational specialty designated by the Secretary of Defense for 15 months, then serve an additional period of active duty in the Selected Reserve or as determined by the Secretary of Defense. Following this period, applicants must fulfill one final period of obligated service.&#13;\n<\/p><p><strong>How to Apply:<\/strong> To apply, students must complete <a href=\"https:\/\/www.va.gov\/education\/apply-for-education-benefits\/application\/1990N\/introduction\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">VA Form 22-1990N<\/a>. Applicants submit their social security numbers, military and education histories, and bank account data with direct deposit information.&#13;\n<\/p><\/section>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\tclass=\"accordion__items \" data-order=5>\n\t\t\t<!-- header -->\n\t\t\t<div class=\"flex items-center overflow-hidden cursor-pointer header flex-nowrap\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"content-5\" id=\"header-5\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<!-- title -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"mr-auto text-xl font-bold leading-6 title lg:text-2xl\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tSurvivors' and Dependents' Education Assistance \n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<!-- control -->\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"flex justify-center flex-grow-0 flex-shrink-0 w-20 text-center\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"block w-6 h-6 collapse\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke=\"currentColor\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\" d=\"M19 9L12 16L5 9\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"hidden w-6 h-6 expand\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke=\"currentColor\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\" d=\"M5 15l7-7 7 7\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<!-- content -->\n\t\t\t<div class=\"block p-8 content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<section>&#13;\nThe Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance Program provides aid to survivors and dependents of veterans who died in the line of duty, went missing, or were seriously injured, captured, detained, or hospitalized. Eligible recipients may qualify for additional assistance, including special restorative and vocational trainings.&#13;\n&#13;\n<hr\/>&#13;\n<p><strong>What's Covered:<\/strong> Benefits cover costs related to college, technical, and vocational programs. The benefit also assists with certification and licensing fees, apprenticeships, on-the-job training, and tutorial assistance. The VA provides funds directly to students for up to 45 months.&#13;\n<\/p><p><strong>Who Qualifies:<\/strong> Each candidate must be a surviving son, daughter, or spouse of a veteran who died, became permanently disabled, or went missing while on active duty. Dependent children must be between 18 and 26. Surviving spouses can apply for benefits up to 20 years after the incident.&#13;\n<\/p><p><strong>How to Apply:<\/strong> To apply, students must complete <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vba.va.gov\/pubs\/forms\/VBA-22-5490-ARE.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">VA Form 22-5490<\/a>. Applicants submit their social security numbers, military and education histories, and bank account data with direct deposit information.&#13;\n<\/p><\/section>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<\/section>\n\n\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"pt-3 my-10 border-t border-t-accent-300 full-width\">\n    <h2 class=\"mb-8 text-center\">Online MBA Programs for You<\/h2>\n      <p class=\"mb-8 text-center\">Grow your career, leadership, and business acumen with an accredited online MBA program.<\/p>\n    <sonic-editorial-listings\n    limit=\"4\"\n    layout=\"grid\"\n  ><\/sonic-editorial-listings>\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2>Financial Aid Programs by Branch Eligibility<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<table class=\"sonic-table\"><thead><tr><th>Financial Aid Program<\/th><th>Branches Eligible<\/th><th>Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td data-title=\"Financial Aid Program\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.military.com\/education\/money-for-school\/army-student-loan-repayments.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Army Loan Repayment Program<\/a><\/td><td data-title=\"Branches Eligible\">Army<\/td><td data-title=\"Description\">The Army LRP helps military occupational specialists repay their loans. To qualify, students must hold a high school degree, serve for a minimum of three years, and decline participation in the Montgomery GI Bill. Payments cover 33.3% of outstanding principal loan balance. Students can receive this benefit for up to three years. <\/td><\/tr><tr><td data-title=\"Financial Aid Program\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.army.mil\/standto\/archive\/2013\/03\/27\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">College of the American Soldier<\/a><\/td><td data-title=\"Branches Eligible\">Army<\/td><td data-title=\"Description\">Supported by the American Council on Education, the College of the American Soldier features two options, the non-commissioned officer program and the enlisted education program. The programs prefer Combat Arms NCOs, but are open to soldiers in all MOSs. <\/td><\/tr><tr><td data-title=\"Financial Aid Program\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goarmy.com\/benefits\/education-benefits\/plan-for-your-future\/financial-aid-and-other-programs.html#admissions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Concurrent Admissions Program (ConAP)<\/a><\/td><td data-title=\"Branches Eligible\">Army, Army Reserve<\/td><td data-title=\"Description\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goarmy.com\/benefits\/education-benefits\/plan-for-your-future\/financial-aid-and-other-programs.html#admissions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ConAP<\/a>benefits individuals in the Army, Army Reserve or Future Soldier Program. This program allows students to earn college credit for courses taken and training received during active duty. Through this program, students can transfer their credits once they finish their service. More than 1,900 schools participate in ConAP. <\/td><\/tr><tr><td data-title=\"Financial Aid Program\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mynavyhr.navy.mil\/Career-Management\/Education\/GI-Bill\/Navy-College-Fund\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Navy College Fund (NCF)<\/a><\/td><td data-title=\"Branches Eligible\">Navy, Naval Reserve<\/td><td data-title=\"Description\">NCF is a part of the MGIB program exclusively for members of the Navy. To qualify, students must be high school graduates between 17 and 35 years old. Candidates must serve on active duty for a minimum of three years. The amount of money awarded depends on when candidates entered active duty. <\/td><\/tr><tr><td data-title=\"Financial Aid Program\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.navycollege.navy.mil\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Navy College Program<\/a><\/td><td data-title=\"Branches Eligible\">Navy, Naval Reserve<\/td><td data-title=\"Description\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.navycollege.navy.mil\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Navy College Program<\/a>assists sailors actively serving in the Navy. The program boasts several resources and benefits, including up to $250 per semester hour. To qualify, students must attend an accredited institution and serve on active duty for the entire duration of their courses. Tuition assistance does not cover books, materials, or miscellaneous academic fees. <\/td><\/tr><tr><td data-title=\"Financial Aid Program\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.airuniversity.af.mil\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Air University<\/a><\/td><td data-title=\"Branches Eligible\">Air Force<\/td><td data-title=\"Description\">Headquartered at Maxwell Air Force Base in Alabama, Air University grants degrees and pre-commissioning services to officers, enlisted members of the Air Force, and civilians. The school is a key component of Air Education and Training Command. Air University also houses the Community College of the Air Force. <\/td><\/tr><tr><td data-title=\"Financial Aid Program\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.airuniversity.af.mil\/Barnes\/CCAF\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Community College of the Air Force<\/a><\/td><td data-title=\"Branches Eligible\">Air Force<\/td><td data-title=\"Description\">The Community College of the Air Force partners with more than 108 affiliated Air Force schools and 1,500 civilian academic institutions. The college awards associate in applied science degrees. The goal of the school is to help airmen capitalize on their education and training in order to transition into successful careers. <\/td><\/tr><tr><td data-title=\"Financial Aid Program\"><a href=\"https:\/\/afrotc.clas.asu.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/soar_aug_11.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Scholarships for Outstanding Airman to ROTC (SOAR)<\/a><\/td><td data-title=\"Branches Eligible\">Air Force<\/td><td data-title=\"Description\">The SOAR program helps active-duty Air Force personnel with less than six years of service. Funds cover up to $15,000 per year in tuition, a $250-$400 monthly stipend, and a yearly allowance of $510 for textbooks. To qualify, students must be nominated by a Wing Commander or equivalent and attend a minimum of two years of higher education. <\/td><\/tr><tr><td data-title=\"Financial Aid Program\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marines.com\/being-a-marine\/benefits.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Special Education Program<\/a><\/td><td data-title=\"Branches Eligible\">Marines<\/td><td data-title=\"Description\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marines.mil\/Portals\/59\/Publications\/MCO%201520.9G%20W%20CH%201.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Special Education Program<\/a>assists select members of the Marine corps. SEP students must attend the Naval Postgraduate School in California, the Air Force Institute of Technology in Ohio, or an accredited civilian school. Participants must complete their degrees in one calendar year. Under this program, the Marine Corps pays all tuition, fees, and travel, as well as $100 each quarter for textbooks. <\/td><\/tr><tr><td data-title=\"Financial Aid Program\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.benefits.va.gov\/gibill\/mgib_sr.asp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Montgomery GI Bill for Special Reserves (MGIB-SR)<\/a><\/td><td data-title=\"Branches Eligible\">Army Reserve, National Guard<\/td><td data-title=\"Description\">MGIB-SR benefits members of the reserves or National Guard. To be eligible, students must agree to serve as a reservist for six years. Participants receive monthly payments depending on their specific credentials. Students can receive this benefit for up to three years. <\/td><\/tr><tr><td data-title=\"Financial Aid Program\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationalguard.com\/tools\/gi-bill-kicker\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">National Guard GI Bill\u00ae Kicker<\/a><\/td><td data-title=\"Branches Eligible\">Army National Guard<\/td><td data-title=\"Description\">The Kicker program is paid in conjunction with the Montgomery GI Bill. The benefit assists Army National Guard members who enlist in critical units and specialties. Monthly payments range from $50 to $350 depending on duration of service and enrollment status. Participants can receive this benefit for up to three years. Military personnel in other branches can receive a different form of the GI Kicker. <\/td><\/tr><tr><td data-title=\"Financial Aid Program\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationalguard.com\/tools\/student-loan-repayment-program\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">National Guard Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP)<\/a><\/td><td data-title=\"Branches Eligible\">National Guard<\/td><td data-title=\"Description\">The National Guard SLRP helps soldiers and officer candidates pay off their loans. To qualify, students must have one or more Title IV federal student loans and commit to a minimum of six years of service. The amount of money awarded for repayment varies. However, the SLRP maxes out at $50,000. Other eligibility requirements may apply. <\/td><\/tr><tr><td data-title=\"Financial Aid Program\"><a href=\"https:\/\/coastguardfoundation.org\/scholarships\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Coast Guard Foundation Scholarships<\/a><\/td><td data-title=\"Branches Eligible\">Coast Guard<\/td><td data-title=\"Description\">The Coast Guard Foundation offers a variety of scholarships for active-duty and reserve members of the U.S. Coast Guard. The foundation also offers benefits to children and spouses. These programs cover education expenses not met by the GI Bill, including books, fees, transportation, and child care. <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2>How to Find Scholarships for MBA Students<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n  <section class=\"checklist-v2\">\n    \n        <ul class=\"space-y-6\">\n    \n    \n                                  \n                <li class=\"flex list-none\">\n          <sonic-icon class=\"mr-2\" color=\"#F0E100\" size=\"medium\" icon=\"check-circle\"><\/sonic-icon>\n        <div>\n        <h4 class=\"font-bold heading-3 text-gray-900\">Determine how much federal aid you are eligible to receive<\/h4>\n        <div class=\"text-gray-700 text-base\"><section class=\"checklist-item\" data-title=\"Determine how much federal aid you are eligible to receive\" data-icon=\"check-circle\" data-color=\"#F0E100\">\r\n    Before anything else, students should fill out the <a href=\"https:\/\/studentaid.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Free Application for Federal Student Aid<\/a> (FAFSA). The FAFSA can help you figure out how much need-based aid you are eligible to receive. The government calculates this sum by subtracting the expected family contribution from the total cost of attendance. Many MBA scholarships for veterans use <a href=\"\/resources\/fafsa-guide\/\">FAFSA<\/a> figures to determine students' financial need.\r\n  <\/section><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/li>\n          \n                                  \n                <li class=\"flex list-none\">\n          <sonic-icon class=\"mr-2\" color=\"#F0E100\" size=\"medium\" icon=\"check-circle\"><\/sonic-icon>\n        <div>\n        <h4 class=\"font-bold heading-3 text-gray-900\">Find military-friendly schools for business students<\/h4>\n        <div class=\"text-gray-700 text-base\"><section class=\"checklist-item\" data-title=\"Find military-friendly schools for business students\" data-icon=\"check-circle\" data-color=\"#F0E100\">\r\n    To find military-friendly schools, business students should scour the many <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestcolleges.com\/features\/top-military-friendly-colleges\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">online resources<\/a> available. Students should look specifically for schools that participate in the Yellow Ribbon program, offer military MBA scholarships, and provide tuition discounts for service members.\r\n  <\/section><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/li>\n          \n                                  \n                <li class=\"flex list-none\">\n          <sonic-icon class=\"mr-2\" color=\"#F0E100\" size=\"medium\" icon=\"check-circle\"><\/sonic-icon>\n        <div>\n        <h4 class=\"font-bold heading-3 text-gray-900\">Seek privately funded military scholarships<\/h4>\n        <div class=\"text-gray-700 text-base\"><section class=\"checklist-item\" data-title=\"Seek privately funded military scholarships\" data-icon=\"check-circle\" data-color=\"#F0E100\">\r\n    There are dozens of MBA scholarships for veterans across the U.S. Students should visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/studentaid.ed.gov\/sa\/sites\/default\/files\/scholarships-for-military.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">federal student aid website<\/a> and use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.careeronestop.org\/toolkit\/training\/find-scholarships.aspx?keyword=military&amp;sortcolumns=BestMatch&amp;sortdirections=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">online search tools<\/a> to find privately funded military scholarships. Options includes the American Legion, AMVETS, Air Force ROTC, ARMY ROTC, and Veterans of Foreign Wars.\r\n  <\/section><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/li>\n          \n                                  \n                <li class=\"flex list-none\">\n          <sonic-icon class=\"mr-2\" color=\"#F0E100\" size=\"medium\" icon=\"check-circle\"><\/sonic-icon>\n        <div>\n        <h4 class=\"font-bold heading-3 text-gray-900\">Apply to as many scholarships as possible<\/h4>\n        <div class=\"text-gray-700 text-base\"><section class=\"checklist-item\" data-title=\"Apply to as many scholarships as possible\" data-icon=\"check-circle\" data-color=\"#F0E100\">\r\n    To increase the chances of being awarded, students should apply to as many scholarships as possible. Learners can apply to MBA scholarships for veterans, active-duty personnel, reserve members, and dependents.\r\n  <\/section><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/li>\n          \n        <\/ul>\n      <\/section>\n\n\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><a class=\"sonic-btn primary\" href=\"\/resources\/mba-scholarships\/\">Read our Guide to MBA Scholarships<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2>Military MBA Scholarships<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\n<section class=\"accordion   \" layout=\"\" data-cy=\"accordion\" data-accordion data-accordion-type=\"base\" data-accordion-title=\"accordion-715531\">\n\t\t\t<ul class=\"my-0 text-right\">\n\t\t\t<li class=\"inline-block mb-0 mr-1\">\n\t\t\t\t<button class=\"p-3 py-2 text-xs leading-3 border collapse-all control\">\n\t\t\t\t\tCollapse All\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t<li class=\"inline-block mb-0\">\n\t\t\t\t<button class=\"p-3 py-2 text-xs leading-3 border expand-all control\">\n\t\t\t\t\tExpand All\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\tclass=\"accordion__items \" data-order=1>\n\t\t\t<!-- header -->\n\t\t\t<div class=\"flex items-center overflow-hidden cursor-pointer header flex-nowrap\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"content-1\" id=\"header-1\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<!-- title -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"mr-auto text-xl font-bold leading-6 title lg:text-2xl\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tWomen In Defense Scholarships\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<!-- control -->\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"flex justify-center flex-grow-0 flex-shrink-0 w-20 text-center\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"block w-6 h-6 collapse\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke=\"currentColor\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\" d=\"M19 9L12 16L5 9\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"hidden w-6 h-6 expand\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke=\"currentColor\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\" d=\"M5 15l7-7 7 7\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<!-- content -->\n\t\t\t<div class=\"block p-8 content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<section>&#13;\n<p><strong>Who Can Apply:<\/strong> Unlike many military MBA scholarships, HORIZONS exclusively accepts female applicants. The award assists women pursuing careers related to national security and defense. Applicants must submit essays and letters of recommendation.&#13;\n<strong>Amount:<\/strong> Varies&#13;\n<\/p><p><a class=\"sonic-btn primary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.womenindefense.net\/widscholar\/apply-for-scholarship\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View Scholarship<\/a>&#13;\n&#13;\n\n<\/p><div class=\"sonic-interlink duration-500 flex hover:shadow-lg bg-primary-700 \">\n    <a target=\"_self\" href=\"\/mba-resources-women\/\" class=\"flex items-center p-8 relative rounded w-full transition-opacity duration-500 hover:opacity-75\">\n                <span class=\"text-white block w-full\">\n          <span class=\"interlink-content flex justify-between items-center\">\n            <div>\n                                                <span class=\"title leading-snug\">Discover MBA resources for women<\/span>\n                            <\/div>\n            <sonic-icon class=\"ml-3 md:ml-0\" icon=\"arrow-circle-right\" size=\"small\" color=\"#fff\"\/>\n          <\/span>\n        <\/span>\n    <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n&#13;\n&#13;\n<\/section>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\tclass=\"accordion__items \" data-order=2>\n\t\t\t<!-- header -->\n\t\t\t<div class=\"flex items-center overflow-hidden cursor-pointer header flex-nowrap\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"content-2\" id=\"header-2\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<!-- title -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"mr-auto text-xl font-bold leading-6 title lg:text-2xl\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tNorth American Van Lines Military Scholarship Competition\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<!-- control -->\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"flex justify-center flex-grow-0 flex-shrink-0 w-20 text-center\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"block w-6 h-6 collapse\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke=\"currentColor\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\" d=\"M19 9L12 16L5 9\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"hidden w-6 h-6 expand\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke=\"currentColor\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\" d=\"M5 15l7-7 7 7\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<!-- content -->\n\t\t\t<div class=\"block p-8 content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<section>&#13;\n<p><strong>Who Can Apply:<\/strong> North American Van Lines awards five scholarships to active military students pursuing undergraduates degrees in business, logistics, or management. Honorably discharged veterans, spouses, and children under the age of 23 are also eligible. Applicants must submit an essay, transcripts, and verification of enrollment.&#13;\n<strong>Amount:<\/strong> $1,000&#13;\n<\/p><p><a class=\"sonic-btn primary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.northamerican.com\/scholarship\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View Scholarship<\/a>&#13;\n&#13;\n<\/p><\/section>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\tclass=\"accordion__items \" data-order=3>\n\t\t\t<!-- header -->\n\t\t\t<div class=\"flex items-center overflow-hidden cursor-pointer header flex-nowrap\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"content-3\" id=\"header-3\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<!-- title -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"mr-auto text-xl font-bold leading-6 title lg:text-2xl\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThe eLearners Scholarship for Military Personnel, Veterans, and Spouses\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<!-- control -->\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"flex justify-center flex-grow-0 flex-shrink-0 w-20 text-center\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"block w-6 h-6 collapse\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke=\"currentColor\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\" d=\"M19 9L12 16L5 9\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"hidden w-6 h-6 expand\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke=\"currentColor\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\" d=\"M5 15l7-7 7 7\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<!-- content -->\n\t\t\t<div class=\"block p-8 content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<section>&#13;\n<p><strong>Who Can Apply:<\/strong> Veterans, active-duty personnel, honorably discharged service members, and their spouses can apply for the eLearners scholarship essay contest. Applicants must submit a 250-word essay about how their military service enhances their education.&#13;\n<strong>Amount:<\/strong> $1,000&#13;\n<\/p><p><a class=\"sonic-btn primary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.elearners.com\/scholarships\/military-scholarships\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View Scholarship<\/a>&#13;\n&#13;\n<\/p><\/section>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\tclass=\"accordion__items \" data-order=4>\n\t\t\t<!-- header -->\n\t\t\t<div class=\"flex items-center overflow-hidden cursor-pointer header flex-nowrap\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"content-4\" id=\"header-4\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<!-- title -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"mr-auto text-xl font-bold leading-6 title lg:text-2xl\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tSigma Chi Foundation Military Service Scholarships\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<!-- control -->\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"flex justify-center flex-grow-0 flex-shrink-0 w-20 text-center\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"block w-6 h-6 collapse\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke=\"currentColor\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\" d=\"M19 9L12 16L5 9\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"hidden w-6 h-6 expand\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke=\"currentColor\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\" d=\"M5 15l7-7 7 7\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<!-- content -->\n\t\t\t<div class=\"block p-8 content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<section>&#13;\n<p><strong>Who Can Apply:<\/strong> The Sigma Chi Foundation offers merit-based scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students. To qualify, students must be members or pledges in the Sigma Chi Fraternity. The military service scholarship focuses exclusively on veterans and military personnel. Applicants must demonstrate strong academic standing and leadership skills.&#13;\n<strong>Amount:<\/strong> $1,000&#13;\n<\/p><p><a class=\"sonic-btn primary\" href=\"https:\/\/sigmachi.org\/foundation\/scholarships\/graduate-scholarships\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View Scholarship<\/a>&#13;\n&#13;\n<\/p><\/section>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\tclass=\"accordion__items \" data-order=5>\n\t\t\t<!-- header -->\n\t\t\t<div class=\"flex items-center overflow-hidden cursor-pointer header flex-nowrap\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"content-5\" id=\"header-5\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<!-- title -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"mr-auto text-xl font-bold leading-6 title lg:text-2xl\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThe Robert W. Brunsman Memorial Scholarship\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<!-- control -->\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"flex justify-center flex-grow-0 flex-shrink-0 w-20 text-center\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"block w-6 h-6 collapse\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke=\"currentColor\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\" d=\"M19 9L12 16L5 9\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"hidden w-6 h-6 expand\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke=\"currentColor\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\" d=\"M5 15l7-7 7 7\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<!-- content -->\n\t\t\t<div class=\"block p-8 content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<section>&#13;\n<p><strong>Who Can Apply:<\/strong> The International Military Community Executives' Association offers two military MBA scholarships each year, one for personnel and one for their families. Applicants must mail in their applications to the IMCEA Headquarters.&#13;\n<strong>Amount:<\/strong> $1,000&#13;\n<\/p><p><a class=\"sonic-btn primary\" href=\"https:\/\/imcea.org\/imcea-scholarships\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View Scholarship<\/a>&#13;\n&#13;\n<\/p><\/section>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\tclass=\"accordion__items \" data-order=6>\n\t\t\t<!-- header -->\n\t\t\t<div class=\"flex items-center overflow-hidden cursor-pointer header flex-nowrap\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"content-6\" id=\"header-6\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<!-- title -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"mr-auto text-xl font-bold leading-6 title lg:text-2xl\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThe Legacy Scholarship Program\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<!-- control -->\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"flex justify-center flex-grow-0 flex-shrink-0 w-20 text-center\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"block w-6 h-6 collapse\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke=\"currentColor\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\" d=\"M19 9L12 16L5 9\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"hidden w-6 h-6 expand\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke=\"currentColor\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\" d=\"M5 15l7-7 7 7\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<!-- content -->\n\t\t\t<div class=\"block p-8 content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<section>&#13;\n<p><strong>Who Can Apply:<\/strong> The Staunton Military Academy Alumni Foundation offers four scholarships to military students who attend accredited two-year and four-year institutions. Applicants must submit a cover letter, two essays, and two letters of recommendation.&#13;\n<strong>Amount:<\/strong> Minimum of $2,500&#13;\n<\/p><p><a class=\"sonic-btn primary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smascholarship.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View Scholarship<\/a>&#13;\n&#13;\n<\/p><\/section>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\tclass=\"accordion__items \" data-order=7>\n\t\t\t<!-- header -->\n\t\t\t<div class=\"flex items-center overflow-hidden cursor-pointer header flex-nowrap\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"content-7\" id=\"header-7\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<!-- title -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"mr-auto text-xl font-bold leading-6 title lg:text-2xl\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tTonaLaw Veterans Scholarship\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<!-- control -->\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"flex justify-center flex-grow-0 flex-shrink-0 w-20 text-center\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"block w-6 h-6 collapse\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke=\"currentColor\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\" d=\"M19 9L12 16L5 9\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"hidden w-6 h-6 expand\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke=\"currentColor\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\" d=\"M5 15l7-7 7 7\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<!-- content -->\n\t\t\t<div class=\"block p-8 content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<section>&#13;\n<p><strong>Who Can Apply:<\/strong> TonaLaw offers two annual scholarships to veterans of any branch of the U.S. Armed Forces. Applicants must attend an accredited school.&#13;\n<strong>Amount:<\/strong> $2,500&#13;\n<\/p><p><a class=\"sonic-btn primary\" href=\"https:\/\/tonalaw.com\/scholarship\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View Scholarship<\/a>&#13;\n&#13;\n<\/p><\/section>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\tclass=\"accordion__items \" data-order=8>\n\t\t\t<!-- header -->\n\t\t\t<div class=\"flex items-center overflow-hidden cursor-pointer header flex-nowrap\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"content-8\" id=\"header-8\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<!-- title -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"mr-auto text-xl font-bold leading-6 title lg:text-2xl\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tImagine America Military Award Program\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<!-- control -->\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"flex justify-center flex-grow-0 flex-shrink-0 w-20 text-center\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"block w-6 h-6 collapse\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke=\"currentColor\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\" d=\"M19 9L12 16L5 9\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"hidden w-6 h-6 expand\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke=\"currentColor\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\" d=\"M5 15l7-7 7 7\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<!-- content -->\n\t\t\t<div class=\"block p-8 content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<section>&#13;\n<p><strong>Who Can Apply:<\/strong> The Imagine America Foundation offers a need-based educational assistance program for active-duty service members, reservists, and honorably discharged and retired veterans. To apply, students must watch a video and submit a completed application.&#13;\n<strong>Amount:<\/strong> $1,000&#13;\n<\/p><p><a class=\"sonic-btn primary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.imagine-america.org\/grantsformilitary\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View Scholarship<\/a>&#13;\n&#13;\n<\/p><\/section>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<\/section>\n\n\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2>Resources for Active Military and Veterans<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militaryonesource.mil\/veterans-resources\" target=\"_blank\">Military OneSource<\/a><\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Provided by the the Department of Veterans Affairs, Military OneSource connects veterans and their families to educational resources, employment opportunities, compensation programs, and other helpful resources.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.asmconline.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">American Society of Military Comptrollers<\/a><\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Originally established as the Society of Military Accountants and Statisticians, ASMC now represents financial management professionals in the Department of Defense and Coast Guard. 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