Gift Aid for Service Members, Veterans and Their Families to Train for Careers in the Skilled Trades
More than $300 million in military- and veteran-related scholarships and grants are available for eligible service members, veterans and their families.i
Military Scholarships Defined
Military scholarships fund your vocational training. Who can get military scholarships? Eligible active duty personnel, veterans, and their families.ii These sources of funding may come from the federal government or nonprofit organizations.
Student Requirements for a Military Scholarship at RSI:
- Before applying for a scholarship, you will need to meet all routine requirements for admission to RSI and be scheduled to start training.
- Once placed in a class or shift, you can’t transfer your scholarship to a different shift or program.
- Changing your training start date can result in the loss of your scholarship.
Scholarships to Help Military Members, Veterans, and Their Families Fund Vocational Training
Military education benefits usually cover only tuition and a portion of fees. Fortunately, hundreds of military scholarships and grants are available that can help cover other educational expenses like books and fees.i
Below are just some scholarships available to active duty, reserves, veterans and military spouses and children. There are many more than these that can be found by using scholarship search tools or by contacting the RSI financial aid office at 888-671-5803.
Active Duty Service Members’ Scholarships
- Scholarships for vocational training for honorably discharged or retired veterans. Click here to learn more and apply.
- The Legacy Scholarship Program offers financial support for female Army veterans pursuing vocational training certificate programs. Click here to learn more apply.
Veterans’ Scholarships
- Scholarships for vocational training for honorably discharged or retired veterans. Click here to learn more and apply.
- The Legacy Scholarship Program offers financial support for female Army veterans pursuing
vocational training certificate programs. Click here to learn more and apply.
Military Spouses’ Scholarships
- Scholarships for eligible spouses of active duty, retired and honorably discharged U.S. Navy
sailors pursuing associate degrees. Click here to learn more and apply.
Military Childrens’ Scholarships
- Children of active duty and veteran female Army members may qualify for scholarships for
vocational training resulting in a certificate. Click here to learn more and apply.
Military Scholarship Search Tools
Find more scholarships using these search tools.
Major Military Scholarship Granting Organizations
You Served Us. Now Let Us Serve You
Applying for scholarships can be a smart move when locating funding for your training investment. We’re here to help you take full advantage of all of the scholarship opportunities for which you qualify. Whether you need assistance filling out forms or enrollment verification letters, our financial aid officers are standing by to serve you. Give us a call today.
Additional Sources
ihttps://www.military.com/education/money-for-school/learn-how-to-find-scholarships.html
iihttps://studentaid.gov/sa/types/grants-scholarships/military
iiihttps://www.nd.gov/veterans/benefits/veteran-scholarships