Are there grants or grant writers to help veterans find enough grants to finish Masters educations augmenting GIBill?

Capt Sabrena Goldman — Tue, 21 Nov 2017 12:16:39 -0500

Help my GI bill isn’t enough need help finding enough grants to finish! Private message me if you can help!

Response by PFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 21 at 2017 12:23 PM

PFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 21 Nov 2017 12:23:27 -0500

Have you looked into the yellow ribbon program ma'am?

Response by Capt Sabrena Goldman made Nov 21 at 2017 12:31 PM

Capt Sabrena Goldman — Tue, 21 Nov 2017 12:31:27 -0500

I’m not from the time period most help is intended

Response by Capt Sabrena Goldman made Nov 21 at 2017 12:32 PM

Capt Sabrena Goldman — Tue, 21 Nov 2017 12:32:15 -0500

Trying to finish a program but now drowning in tuition

Response by SPC(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 21 at 2017 1:05 PM

SPC(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 21 Nov 2017 13:05:35 -0500

You are going to want to focus on scholarships. This website https://www.gograd.org/financial-aid/scholarships/military-veterans/ has a quick reference to some, but really there are millions out there to sift through, you just need to find one that is a good fit for you.

There are some government grants that you may apply for but that would depend on your state of residence and the state your school is in.

Graduate Scholarships for Military Veterans | GoGrad.org

A variety of graduate school scholarships are available to military veterans, and their spouses and families, to help fund an advanced degree. Find scholarships, tips for applying and additional resources for graduate school.

Response by LT Brad McInnis made Nov 21 at 2017 1:06 PM

LT Brad McInnis — Tue, 21 Nov 2017 13:06:21 -0500

When I was getting my Master's, we had a Marine Capt in our program. Our tuitions were paid, his was not fully funded. We did a lot of work to help him get the rest of the money. One of the things we looked at was scholarships. There are a bunch of $500 scholarships out there that aren't too difficult to apply for. This was a number (more than I care to remember) of years ago. I can't remember what sites we used back then, but I am sure if you Google Veteran scholarships, something should come up. Also look into the VFW, American Legions in the area. Many of them offer scholarships. The last advice, and this is not a sexy thing to do, but it helped pay almost a semester of his tuition... We gathered a bunch of textbooks that students had thrown out, and sold them through Amazon (they now have a book buy back program). Some of the textbooks are ridiculously crazy money when bought back. I will try to think of some other stuff we did and add it in later.

Response by SFC Andrew Miller made Nov 21 at 2017 1:11 PM

SFC Andrew Miller — Tue, 21 Nov 2017 13:11:16 -0500

What state are you in?

Response by 2LT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 21 at 2017 3:25 PM

2LT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 21 Nov 2017 15:25:45 -0500

I ran into the same issue using my P911 bill for undergraduate at a very expensive school. My remaining tuition after GI bill is around $9,000. I utilized a FAFSA grant as well as 2 FAFSA loans (unfortunately).

Response by SPC David S. made Nov 21 at 2017 4:16 PM

SPC David S. — Tue, 21 Nov 2017 16:16:13 -0500

Ma'am not sure where you're located or what school you're interested in however I received 25% off my masters just for producing a DD-214. Attached is my University's military student resource page - might be useful. It has a number of links including the yellow ribbon program.

http://online.ben.edu/admissions/military-students

Military Students

Benedictine University is grateful for the service of the men and women of the U.S. military. We offer special benefits to military members and their spouses, and also participate in a number of government programs that support veteran and active duty service member education.

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 21 at 2017 5:29 PM

MSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 21 Nov 2017 17:29:53 -0500

Some private employers have tuition reimbursement. Have you thought about going to work for a company that does?

Response by SSG Brenda C made Nov 26 at 2017 10:52 AM

SSG Brenda C — Sun, 26 Nov 2017 10:52:02 -0500

I am obtaining my Doctorate, I have been a TA for a year, also have applied for scholarships. Because I was in the Guard I had Wisconsin GI bill, and the Post 9/11 GI Bill. I am getting it all covered, with the GI bill and my own work obtaining scholarships. Don't give up. I also believe if you have over a 30% service connection you may qualify for Vocational Rehabilitation.