US DEPT OF EDUCATION FEDERAL & PROGRAMS/OTHER FEDERAL, STATE OR LOCAL EDUCATION/TRAINING PROGRAMS &OPTIONS ELEMENT 37 & 38 PAGE 184 & 185

The Federal Student Aid Programs, authorized under the Higher Education Act, include grants, loans and work-study programs. Provides information on the process of obtaining aid and financial aid applications. Veterans educational benefits can be used in conjuction with Federal Student Aid.

VETERANS UPWARD BOUND PROGRAM Available to help eligible Veterans refresh their academic skills Develop, improve and extend education access and opportunities Use assessment, instruction and enrichment

RESOURCES US Department of Education Financial Aid Programs: www.student.ed.gov Application for Federal Student Aid: www.fafsa.ed.gov Veterans Upward Bound: www.navub.org

SERVICES PROVIDED BY BASE EDUCATION CENTER VA Benefits College-level testing Tuition Assistance Financial Aid Distance Learning Professional military education

STUDENT VETERANS OF AMERICA (SVA) Coalition of student Veterans groups on college campuses Provide peer-to-peer networks for Veterans attending school Coordinate campus activities Provide pre-professional networking Plays a critical role in ensuring every veteran is successful after their service If planning on attending college, contacting SVA organization is a Career Readiness Standard

LOCAL RESOURCES Navy College Fleet Recreation Center, Room 347 DSN 315-243-8131 or internationally 011-81-46-816-8131

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