GI Bill Ensures Scholarships and Education Assistance for Veterans
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The Montgomery GI Bill is one of the main reasons people enlist in the armed forces, but GI Bill benefits only cover about three-fifths of the average cost of a college education. This is where scholarships for veterans come in, to take care of the costs that the GI Bill doesn't cover.
There are a number of scholarships available that are specifically earmarked for Military personnel and Veterans. An example of a scholarship for veterans is the ThanksUSA Scholarship program.
Unlike student loans and financial aid, scholarships for veterans can be viewed as free money. Whatever money you receive is generally used as you choose and don't have to be paid back. Some scholarships for veterans require that you either major in a certain field, maintain a certain grade point average or maintain a certain student status.
If you're at a loss and don't know where you should even begin to look for scholarships, start here: FastWeb, they are one of the best sites that helps you find scholarships.
You may also want to check with your local military installation or the Veteran's Affairs office for information on scholarships for veterans and their dependents.
Don't just limit yourself to military only scholarships, you may also qualify for non-military related scholarships. To find out more information on scholarships that are not specifically meant for veterans, visit your local library. Libraries carry scholarship directories that list awards according to age, your state of residence, cultural background and field of study.
Remember, it's never too early to start your veteran scholarship search. Many scholarship application deadlines are due a year in advance.
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