Paying For School

The BAH gap is the period between school semesters when student veterans using the Post-9/11 GI Bill stop receiving their Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA). This happens during standard academic breaks, such as winter and summer holidays. Because the payment stops while living expenses, such as rent and utilities, continue, it creates a predictable and potentially stressful income gap. Learn more.

While VA work-study can be an excellent opportunity to earn some extra cash while you are in school, it’s good to know that there are other, non-VA work-study options. Maybe you want to explore other jobs that are more consistent with your interests or more relevant to your career path. Here’s why these might be worth considering.

Are you attending school on the GI Bill? If so your benefits are not indefinite. Some use up the entire VA education benefit before their college career is finished, and some use programs like VA Work Study to help make ends meet in the meantime.VA Work Study is typically an on-campus option, but nonprofits are also eligible in some cases. Learn more.

Find out what you need to know with our ROTC FAQ. Discover how to become a commissioned officer while in college. Learn more.

Explore the journey of Veterans Returning to School and how to make the most of your GI Bill education benefits. Learn more.

Understand Military Spouse Student Loan Deferments and how they can help manage your student loan challenges.

Tuition Assistance (TA) is an education program for the military. Eligible service members can receive up to 100% of the cost-per-credit hour paid for by the military.

Find out how military spouses can receive up to $4,000 FREE with the MyCAA scholarship grant program. Learn about MyCAA and what it pays for.

Tuition Assistance is different for each of the branches. Here’s everything you need to know about the Air Force and Space Force tuition assistance programs.

Discover military education benefits for veterans who served in times of conflict or who directly participated in armed combat.  Learn more.

Veterans who cannot access the Post 9/11 GI Bill but want to attend college may be eligible for a program called Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E). Learn more.

Explore state student loan forgiveness programs that can help reduce your debt based on your profession or financial need.

Find higher education benefits and programs for the state of North Carolina for military, veterans, and dependents including tuition assistance and scholarships.

Understanding New York veteran education benefits is essential for students pursuing scholarships and educational opportunities.

Understand subsidized and unsubsidized federal student loans and how they can help reduce your education costs with flexible repayment options.

While paying off federal student loans, some borrowers may consider refinancing to negotiate a lower interest rate. Refinancing a student loan is as intensive and detailed as securing a standard loan. There are many factors to consider to determine whether this is the right decision for you. When considering your options to refinance, remember to compare…

All students must begin to repay their student loans at some point. But how much should you set aside to accomplish this? After nine months without a payment, your federal student loan will default. You’ll not only be subject to endless collection calls, but the government can take you to court and may even garnish…

Explore student loans for military and veterans. Understand your options and benefits for financing higher education effectively.

Find out what qualifies for public service loan forgiveness and how you can achieve loan relief through your service.

Learn about VA education benefits for surviving spouses and dependents, including scholarships and educational assistance options.

Explore our military education guides to understand your benefits and start your education journey with confidence.

Stetson University Transfer Scholarship Stetson University, a Florida university founded in 1883, is offering a full-tuition scholarship for transfer students valued at over $200,000! Stetson’s Transfer Beyond Scholarship Stetson created the Transfer Beyond Scholarship to recognize their high-achieving transfer students. The scholarship is a nationally-recognized and highly competitive award that covers full tuition and fees.…

If you are pursuing higher education in an in-demand technical field, you may qualify for an extension of your federal military education benefits thanks to a program called the Edith Nourse Rogers Science Technology Engineering Math (STEM) Scholarship. Technically speaking, this isn’t so much an extension of the GI Bill as it is a program meant to enhance it.

The Veterans Eligible to Transfer School (VETS) Credit Act was created to help students attending school on the GI Bill in cases where the school closes or is no longer approved for VA programs. Learn more.

The Post 9/11 GI Bill is a military education benefit that dependents and spouses can be transferred to them by an active duty parent or spouse to get a college degree, certification, or license through an approved program. How can spouses and college-age dependents (military-speak for the military member’s children) access this military benefit? Who…