Forever GI Bill, U.S. Department of Education Federal Aid Programs, and Other Federal, State, or Local Education/Training Programs and Options Elements 37 & 38 PG. 182 - 183

Purpose To enlighten TSMs on the Forever GI Bill To brief TSMs of the Federal Student Aid Program, and other financial programs available for post-secondary education To inform TSMs of other education options available to them during their transition

Forever GI Bill Assistance for students affected by school closures and certain program disapprovals Elimination of 15-year time limit to use the pot 9/11 GI Bill Priority enrollment GI Bill monthly housing allowance Changes to transfer of benefit (TEB) Monthly housing allowance during active duty service Yellow ribbon extension to active duty service members https://benefits.va.gov/gibill/

Federal Student Aid Program Is authorized under the Higher Education Act (created in 1965) Includes grants, loans, and work-study programs Supports post-secondary education by providing money for college to eligible students and families Provides information on the process of obtaining financial aid and financial aid applications (including rules and regulations) Factors that determine eligibility include: financial need, citizenship, degree or certificate eligible program https://youtu.be/Pn4OECMTh5w

Federal Student Aid Program Can still be used in conjunction with Veterans’ education benefits Veterans Upward Bound Program is available to help eligible Veterans refresh their academic skills so that they can successfully complete their college program https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/ https://fafsa.gov http://www.dantes.doded.mil https://www2.ed.gov/programs/triovub/index.html https://www.learningexpresshub.com

Education/Training Programs and Options Navy College http://www.navycollege.navy.mil/index.htm Student Veterans of America https://studentveterans.org Note: Contacting a local SVA organization is a CRS if TSM is planning on attending college

Summary GI Bill education benefits Federal Student Aid offers a variety of benefits and services that provide financial and other forms of assistance to Service members, veterans, as well as their dependents and survivors Navy College and the SVA organization can help with educational benefits and training information

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