There are many college admission and scholarship opportunities that are connected to veterans and military service. Scholarships exist for veterans, those who are on active duty as well as children of veterans. Some scholarships are sponsored by veterans organizations, but do not require that the student or parent have a connection to the military. Here is the best of the web for higher education opportunities.
First here is information to help with the FAFSA for veterans:
According to Finaid.org
Veterans Education Benefits are usually treated as resources, not income, for federal student aid purposes. there are however, a few exceptions.
Combat Pay and Other Untaxed income can be a source of confusion about the FAFSA
Veterans Status for Student Aid Purposes is not necessarily the same as veteran status for VA purposes.
VFW Scholarships
Scholarship Deadlines:
Voice of Democracy - November 1
Patriots' Pen Youth Essay-November 1
Scouting Scholarships - March 1
Every year, hundreds of thousands of students participate in the Voice of Democracy Scholarship Competition and the Patriots' Pen Essay Contest, garnering more than $3.4 million in scholarships and incentives.
In addition, the VFW honors an outstanding scout through the VFW Scout of the Year Scholarship Program. For more information go to VFW.
Another Resource:
Military.com
