Are you a member of the armed forces, or a dependent of current or former U.S. military personnel? If so, you are eligible for federal and state financial aid, in addition to Teachers College financial aid.
Teachers College participates in several programs that help students access financial aid benefits as part of their military benefits. It is your responsibility to learn about your eligibility for each program, and follow the appropriate processes to receive benefits.
When you combine the benefits provided by your Post 9/11 GI Bill with your enrollment in a Yellow Ribbon school such as Teachers College, a post-graduate education becomes more affordable for veterans, regardless of your financial need.
Some benefits of the Yellow Ribbon Program include:
More details apply to these and other Yellow Ribbon benefits. Please visit the Veterans Affairs website to learn more about the Yellow Ribbon Program and how to apply.
Troops To Teachers (TTT) can help you transition to a career in teaching. TTT seeks to address teacher shortages in underserved communities, especially in math, science, special education and other significant subject areas.
The Department of Education offers stipends up to $5,000 to help pay for your teacher certification costs and bonuses of $10,000 to teach in schools serving lots of students from low-income families. If you accept the stipend or bonus, you must agree to teach for three years in targeted schools.
Review TTT eligibility requirements and placement assistance services on ProudToServeAgain.com.
You might qualify for the Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship if:
If you are eligible, you could receive up to nine months of additional Post-9/11 GI Bill® entitlement or a maximum of $30,000. Visit the Rogers STEM Scholarship website or contact VA’s Education Call Center by phone at 1-888-442-4551 for more information.
VA Mortgage Center Military Education Scholarships are offered twice a year, in May and November.
Review your repayment options regularly. Repayment plans based on income can help keep your payments low and offer a path to loan forgiveness.
If you have questions, please contact the appropriate office. Our staff is ready to help.
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