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Military Benefit Programs

Most branches of the military offer some type of tuition assistance program that enables active duty members to take courses at civilian colleges during their off-duty hours. In addition, military training while on active duty can sometimes count toward college credit. After active duty has been completed, veterans can take advantage of the Montgomery GI Bill to attend college. Local Armed Forces recruiting offices can provide detailed information about educational opportunities through the military.

Mississippi Air National Guard Education Assistance
Eligibility: High school graduate or GED holder and current member of the Mississippi Air National Guard.
Awards: Up to $500 per semester for two-year colleges and $1,000 per semester for four-year colleges. Can be used in addition to the Montgomery GI Bill. Through the Montgomery GI Bill, students receive up to $276 each month toward an undergraduate degree. They can attend the college of their choice and receive up to 36 months of benefits and a maximum of $9,936. The Montgomery GI Bill Kicker offers an additional $350 each month for selected critical career fields and is also paid for a total of 36 months. Students receive credit for their military schooling through the Community College of the Air Force, which is transferable to many colleges in Mississippi.
Application: Contact the Mississippi Air National Guard Representative at 800.446.6652.
 
Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) Scholarships
Air Force ROTC
Eligibility: High school senior or graduate. Students pursuing technical degrees are targeted. Based on individual merit, not financial need. Four-year scholarships may be lengthened to five years in certain academic majors and programs. The Air Force also offers scholarships to people who are already in college. These scholarships cover one to three years of a bachelor's degree program in certain engineering and science majors as well as in other categories such as premedicine.
Awards: Varies
Application: Contact the Department of Aerospace Studies at the school you plan to attend. For further information, call (800) 522-0033, extension 2091; write to HQ AFROTC/DOR, 551 East Maxwell Boulevard, Maxwell AFB, AL 36112-6106; or visit www.afrotc.com.
 
Army ROTC
Eligibility: Entering freshman who has a minimum 970 SAT or 19 ACT composite score; has good high school grades; participates in leadership, extracurricular, and athletic activities; and pursues an approved academic major.
Awards: May be worth up to $80,000, paying for most college tuition and on-campus education fees and providing an additional allowance for textbooks, supplies, equipment, and personal expenses. Receive up to $4,000 per year in spending money.
Application: Contact the Military Science Department of the school you plan to attend; write to Army ROTC, P.O. Box 3279, Warminster, PA 18974-9872; call toll free (800) USA-ROTC; or visit www.armyrotc.com.
 
Naval ROTC Four-Year Scholarship
Eligibility: Must be U.S. citizen at least 17 years old by September 1 of the year starting college and less than 23 on June 30 of that year. Applicants with previous active duty service may be eligible for age waivers. The minimum SAT scores for the Navy option are 520 math and 530 verbal. The minimum ACT scores are 22 math and 22 English. The minimum SAT scores for Marine option is a composite score of 1000. The minimum ACT scores for Marine option are a composite score of 45 for English and math. Must meet physical requirements for the NROTC Program (physical required).
Awards: Tuition, fees, book allowance, uniforms and a $250 monthly allowance with increasing amounts yearly.
Application: Contact your local Navy Recruiter; call 1-800-USA-NAVY or 1-800-NAV-ROTC; e-mail nrotcscholarship@cnet.navy.mil; or visit www.nrotc.navy.mil. Application booklet or electronic application must be submitted by January 20.
 
Naval ROTC Two-Year Scholarship
Eligibility: Must be a U.S. citizen at least 17 years old and under 27 on June 30 of the year an applicant expects to graduate and complete NROTC training requirements. Applicants with prior active duty service may be eligible for a waiver. Must be a college sophomore with a minimum GPA of 2.5. One year (two semesters or three quarters) of "differential and integral calculus of one real variable" with grades of C or better is required (pre-calculus does not meet this requirement). Must meet physical requirements for the NROTC Program (physical required).
Awards: Tuition, fees, book allowance, uniforms, and a $250 monthly allowance with increasing amounts yearly.
Application: Contact nearest NROTC unit or call 1-800-NAV-ROTC, ext. 2-9380 or 2-9387. Application deadline is March 15.


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