Take advantage of the many federal grants, loans and educational benefits available to assist you in pursuing your educational goals. With those extra dollars, you can afford the cost of a college education.

Federal Grants and Loans

• Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA): Required application from the U.S. Department of Education to determine eligibility for any form of federal financial aid.
• Pell Grant: The Pell Grant is a form of financial assistance provided by the federal government that does not need to be repaid.
• Stafford Loan: A government loan program for students enrolled at least half-time.
• PLUS Loans: Loans that parents can use towards their children's education.
• Perkins Loans: Loans paid back by you to your university.

Educational Benefits

• GI Bill Selected Reserve: Provides financial assistance to Selected Reserve members attending college.
• GI Bill Work-Study: Provides work-study opportunities through the Department of Veterans Affairs.
• Reserve Education Assistance Program (REAP): A new educational assistance program for Reserve members called to active duty.
• Federal Work Study: Provides part-time jobs to students to help pay for educational costs.

DoD Active Duty Tuition Assistance Policy

Military Tuition Assistance (TA): Congress has enabled the military services to pay up to 100% of education costs for enlisted members.

• Army Reserve
• Coast Guard 
• National Guard