Financing a college education can be an intimidating task. However there are many scholarship opportunities available to service members and their families.

Air Force Aid Society (AFAS) The AFAS offers grant money for children of Air Force members.

American Legacy Scholarship The American Legacy Scholarship Fund offers scholarships to children of military members who have died while on active duty since September 11, 2001.

Army Emergency Relief (AER) AER provides a scholarship program for military children of Army soldiers.

Defense Commissary Agency The Defense Commissary Agency has established a scholarship program offering a scholarship at every commissary where eligible students have applied.

FastWeb Set up a profile on FastWeb to access over a million scholarships and a wealth of additional information on choosing a college, financing your education, and career guidance.

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) Program For undergraduates with exceptional financial need; Federal Pell Grant recipients take priority; funds depend on availability at school.

Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation (MCSF) The MCSF offers scholarships to children of active, deceased, or honorably discharged Marines.

Naval Special Warfare Foundation (NSW) The NSW offers scholarships to children of active members of the Navy.

Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) NMCRS offers four different scholarship opportunities for children of Navy-Marine Corps members.

OurMilitary.mil Provides links to dozens of scholarships specifically for military children.

Reserve Officer's Association (ROA): The ROA offers scholarships towards undergraduate degrees for children of ROA members.

Scholarships.com Create a profile and access scholarships that specifically pertain to you.

ThanksUSA ThanksUSA offers over 1,000 scholarships for military children totaling over 3.5 million dollars.

 ROTC Scholarships:

     -Army: 1-800-USA-ROTC
     -Air Force: 1-800-423-7682
     -Navy: 1-800-USA-NAVY
     -Marine Corps: 1-800-MARINES

Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant For students whose parent or guardian died as a result of military service in Iraq or Afghanistan after 9/11/01, if the student was under 24 years old at the time or enrolled in an institution of higher education at the time of the parent's death. This program is for students who do not qualify for a Federal Pell Grant. Check with your schools Office of Financial Aid for applications.