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Scholarships, Tuition Remission and Discounts for Military Spouses

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Scholarships, tuition remission and discounts should be researched with the same care as every other element of an academic course of study or pre-certification training. The student needs to understand his or her education goals, whether or not an academic institution or training facility provides the needed courses, whether or not the credits can be transferred, and whether the degree program can be used as the basis of an advanced degree. Active duty military family members also need to know if the public colleges and universities in their areas will allow them to be charged in-state tuition rates, which are less expensive than out-of-state rates. The Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES) offers a Web-based reference tool (PDF) (State Tuition Policies for Active-Duty Military and Family Members) that can help answer that question. Columbia Southern University -- Offers a tuition-free course to the spouses of the winners of the Air Force Wing-Level Senior Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO) of the Quarter and Year Awards at several locations, including Eglin Air Force Base. Columbus Technical College -- The HOPE Grant pays 100 percent of the tuition and fees, and up to $100 per quarter for textbooks for a number of different diploma and certificate programs at Columbus Technical College. All active duty military and family members over 16 years of age living in Georgia are eligible to apply. Grantham University Military Family Scholarship Program -- Pays up to 40 percent of the tuition costs of family members of personnel in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and other Uniformed Services. National Military Families Association (NMFA) Scholarship Fund -- NMFA Spouse Scholarships are awarded annually for up to four academic years to spouses of uniformed services members to obtain professional certification or to attend post secondary or graduate school for an academic year. Scholarships are normally in the amount of $1,000.00. The scholarship funds may be used to assist with tuition, fees, books, and school room and board, so long as the funds are paid directly to the educational institution involved. Applicants must apply each year. More information...

Officials extend spouse career advancement initiative

by Barbara A. Goodno American Forces Press Service 5/15/2008 - WASHINGTON (AFPN) -- Career and training opportunities for military spouses just got better, as the Defense and Labor departments' career advancement demonstration project has been expanded to include all active-duty military spouses, along with four additional career fields. "In the first days of the demonstration project, we began hearing from spouses who, based on the ranks of their spouses, were ineligible," said Leslye A. Arsht, deputy undersecretary of defense for military community and family policy. "They explained quite articulately that all spouses have an overwhelming need for the program." The career advancement demonstration project, announced in November, helps military spouses at 18 installations in eight states get the education and other credentials needed to pursue careers in high-demand, high-growth occupations. The expansion, made in late April, came at the right time for Sonya Martinez, 36. When she and her husband, Marine Gunnery Sgt. Donovan Martinez, were married 16 and a half years ago, she was a student with an interest in a career in bio-chemical research. She knew she needed a transportable career and focused on clinical lab work. It's been a career path she said she's enjoyed. Today, she's enrolled in the rigorous clinical lab scientist training program, and she's within one year of receiving her license as a clinical lab scientist. While pursuing this credential, she also works full time as a clinical lab specialist, where she performs laboratory work to identify, diagnose and treat diseases. Last month, she said, a Navy wife told her about the career advancement opportunity; she checked into the program and was accepted right away. Participating in the program will be a tremendous step toward her career goal, she noted, as the licensure will allow her to specialize in blood banking for critically ill children and supervise the lab. Because education always has been a priority for them, she and her husband put many other desires on hold, she said. The career advancement account and the financial assistance it offers has given them valuable stability and will enable them to fulfill another long-standing wish. "They made it possible for us to buy a house and go to school at the same time," she said. Ms. Arsht said most military spouses -- 87 percent according to recent surveys -- would like to further their education and develop a portable career, but see the cost of education as a roadblock to further education or training. This was true for Tangeray Mayhorn, 27, of Fort Carson, Colo. She has one year left in social work studies and is preparing for a career in hospital social work. Her husband, Glenn, is an Army staff sergeant. "I've always wanted to be a hospital social worker, but didn't know how I was going to make this last year money-wise," Mrs. Mayhorn said. "I heard about the program from a friend and applied right away. I was approved on the spot." Mrs. Mayhorn will attend courses this summer and in the fall. She said the financial support for books and tuition will go a long way. She encourages other military spouses to look into career development options. "Your career can travel with you and will relieve the stress that comes with a move," she said. "You won't have to worry about what your next job will be." Micaela Ayala, 33, at Fort Lewis, Wash., agrees. Her husband, Army Spc. Edgar Ayala, enlisted in the last year. At the time, she said, she didn't realize it would mean a positive career move for her, too. She said she's always wanted to work in the field of medicine, but for financial reasons it was never an option before. "We just couldn't afford it," Mrs. Ayala said. "There's just no way I'd be able to go to school. I'm really grateful for this opportunity." Now, she's enrolled in a certified nursing program and is excited about the upcoming coursework. She started a phlebotomy course last week. All three spouses say enrolling in the program was much easier than they expected. "I heard about the program on the news and went to the joint briefing to get more information," Mrs. Ayala said. "I talked to a counselor, set an appointment and then completed the paperwork. The whole process was really quite smooth." The career advancement demonstration project is available to spouses at military installations in California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Maine, North Carolina and Washington. Military spouses can receive grants of up to $6,000 for education, training and licenses or credentials costs over a two-year period. The grants cover the costs for tuition, fees, books, equipment, and credentialing and licensing fees. In addition to careers in education, health care, information technology, construction trades, financial services, the demonstration project now includes specific in-demand occupations within human resources, business and management, hospitality management and homeland security. Since the program began in January, more than 1,000 military spouses have enrolled in career development programs. Ms. Arsht said she wants to be sure that other military spouses are aware of, and are able to use, this new resource. "Military spouses are a large, untapped talent pool. They are motivated, dedicated and high-energy, just what the work force needs," she said. "Their career aspirations, too often, are put on hold because the military lifestyle simply gets in the way. We want to change that. These education and training opportunities are a strong step in the right direction." To be eligible for the program, the military spouse's sponsor must be on active duty and have at least one year remaining at his or her current duty station. The spouse must have a high school diploma, GED or some post-secondary education. Training must be completed within two years and lead to a license, certificate or degree. Prerequisites and remedial coursework also can be included. The career advancement demonstration project is available at the following installations: In California: San Diego Metro and Camp Pendleton; In Colorado: Fort Carson and Peterson Air Force Base; In Florida: Jacksonville Naval Air Station, Eglin AFB, and Hurlburt Field; In Georgia: Fort Benning; In Hawaii: Hickam AFB, Naval Base Pearl Harbor, Schofield Barracks, and U.S. Marine Corps Base Hawaii; In Maine: Naval Air Station Brunswick; In North Carolina: Fort Bragg and Pope AFB; and In Washington: Fort Lewis, McChord AFB, and Naval Station Kitsap Information is available in person at installation education centers, by telephone and online. Career counseling for military spouses is available through Military OneSource at 800-342-9647. (Barbara A. Goodno is a senior program analyst in the Defense Department's Office of Family Policy and Office of Children and Youth.)