1. Element 37- US Department of Education Federal Aid Programs Element 38- Other Federal, State, Or Local Education/Training Programs and Options

2. Purpose
Inform transitioning Service Members of the program and all other financial aid programs available to them
Inform members of all education options available during transition

3. Standard Authorized under the Higher Education Act
Plays a key role in supporting postsecondary education
Provides information on the process of obtaining aid
Advise from Base Education Center professional counselors

4. Types of Financial Aid Offered
Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) Scholarships
Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant or Additional Federal Pell Grant Funds
Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Education Benefits
Limited Interest Rates, No Accrual of Interest, and Deferment of Student Loans
These scholarships are awarded on the basis of merit rather than financial need

5. Veterans Service Organizations Scholarships
American Legion
AMVETS
Paralyzed Veterans of America
Veterans of Foreign Wars

6. Other Programs Veterans Upward Bound Peterson's DoD MWR Libraries
Student Veterans of America

7. Resources
US Department of Education Financial Aid Programs:
Application for Federal Student Aid:
Postsecondary Institutions:
Veterans Upward Bound:
DoD MWR Libraries:
Student Veterans of America: