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Other Sources of Student Aid

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)

Offers several programs administered by its Education Service. Aid is available for veterans, reservists, National Guard persons, widows, and orphans.

Disabled American Veterans

In memory of the late Secretary of Veterans Affairs, Jesse Brown, the Disabled American Veterans has established the Jesse Brown Memorial Youth Scholarship Program.

The United States Army

Offers education benefits for individuals enlisting in selected military occupational specialties. The Montgomery GI Bill and the Army's College Fund offer financial assistance to pay for future education expenses. Students leaving college may be eligible for the Army's Loan Repayment Program. This enlistment option, for active Army or Army Reserve, repays eligible federally insured loans for education.

AmeriCorps

Administered by the Corporation for National and Community Service, AmeriCorps allows people of all ages and backgrounds to earn educational awards in exchange for a year of community service.

The Department of Health and Human Services

Offers scholarships and loan repayment programs through its Indian Health Service and National Institutes of Health (NIH).

The Department of Labor

Here you will find a variety of useful information, from how to further your education to suggestions to help you with your job search.
www.careervoyages.org

students.gov

Provides links to scholarship and grant sites, state aid information, and more!

studentjobs.gov

Developed as a partnership between the U.S.Office of Personnel Management and government agencies, this Web site is similar to students.gov but focuses on employment. But, while you're at the site, be sure to click on "e-Scholar" for numerous sources of federal scholarships, internships fellowships, etc.

Last updated/reviewed June 13, 2006