Archive for 'Financial Aid'
MyCAA Revises Their Military Spouse Tuition Benefits
Posted on Jul 22, 2010.
After a comprehensive review, the Department of Defense (DoD) rolled out a newly restructured military spouse career advancement account (MyCAA) to begin October 25, 2010 at 8 a.m. EDT.
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6 Benefits of the American Opportunity Tax Credit
Posted on Mar 19, 2010.
See if you’re eligible for hundreds to thousands of additional dollars in tuition assistance from the AOTC Program
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Have You Thought About How You Will Finance That Degree?
Posted on Feb 16, 2010.
There is always a need for business degrees in this world. Although many people may have similar degrees, depending on what you specialize in, they can be quite varied as well.
Assuming you have a High School Diploma, higher education should not be that daunting. I guess the biggest decision you have is deciding where you [...]
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Financial Aid for Every Student
Posted on Jan 03, 2010.
Financial aid is available in several different forms, including scholarships, grants, and loans. Military students also benefit from the Post 9/11 GI Bill. The following is a quick guide to the financial aid options available.
Scholarships
Scholarships may be provided by the school or by a third party. They typically involve the student meeting certain criteria (grade point average, ethnicity, type of major, hobbies, etc.) and writing an essay. Essays are judged and then the scholarships are divvied to the students that show the most need and academic potential. Scholarships do not need to be paid back.
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Military Spouse Career Advancement Accounts
Posted on Dec 11, 2009.
Are you the spouse of a military member looking for an alternative to the family transferability option for the Post 9/11 GI Bill? The Military Spouse Career Advancement Accounts, or MyCAA, is available to the spouses of members of the military. This $6,000 financial aid program is often referred to as “Spouse Tuition Assistance” and is available through Military One Source at 1-800-342-9647.