Resources for Veterans

You can watch our virtual convening event, “Student loan debt issues for Veterans: What do we know about the challenges and barriers?”

  1. Federal Student Aid (FSA)  Military information:
    https://studentaid.gov/understand-aid/types/military

    1. What financial aid does the government offer for military service or for family members of military personnel?

    2. ROTC Scholarships

    3. Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant or Additional Federal Pell Grant Funds

  2. Today’s Military: Paying for College:
    https://www.todaysmilitary.com/education-training/paying-college

    1. Tuition Assistance

    2. College Fund Programs 

    3. Post-9/11 GI Bill

    4. Sharing Benefits with Family

  3. Great Lakes: Service Member Support:
    https://mygreatlakes.org/educate/knowledge-center/service-member.html

    1. Repayment Options

    2. Loan Forgiveness

    3. Benefits to Help Pay for Your Education

  4. Veterans Education Success:
    https://vetsedsuccess.org/help-for-students/

    1. How to Pay for School

    2. Find the Right School

    3. Help with Student Loans

  5. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs:

    1. VA College Counseling:  Fact Sheet and Video

    2. GI Bill: Education and Training

Some other great resources:



Student Loan Debt Issues for Veterans