Financial Assistance
Military / Veteran Assistance
"At National College, we know the value of your service to our country,” says Frank Longaker, President of National College and a Vietnam Veteran, ’68-’70. “With our help, you can turn your military educational benefits into a promising and exciting new career and fully enjoy the freedom and prosperity your service has helped to guarantee for all Americans. Come join the thousands of your fellow members of the military and their families, from the Spanish-American War through the War on Terror, who have chosen National College for their education.”
Call your local campus today. We’ll help you complete all the necessary paperwork, and make it as easy as possible for you to become a National College graduate!
If you participated in the Montgomery GI Bill program, you can take advantage of these monthly benefit rates for full-time students:
CHAPTER 30: Active Duty/Veteran
Benefits for less than three years: $1,073/month
Benefits for three or more years: $1,321/month
CHAPTER 31: Disabled Veterans
The Department of Veterans Affairs pays the cost of tuition, books, and all fees directly to National College. In addition, the veteran receives a check from the V.A. as follows:
No Dependents: $541/month
One Dependent: $671/month
Two Dependents: $790/month
Each additional dependent: $57/month
CHAPTER 33: Post 9/11 GI Bill
If you qualify for tuition assistance through the Post 9/11 G.I. Bill, we have even more good news for you. National will cover any tuition and/or fees not covered by your Post 9/11 benefits. For you, this means a college education with no out of pocket expense. Contact your local campus for full details on these and other forms of tuition assistance for servicemembers.
Click here for more information on Military Benefits at National College.
CHAPTER 35: Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance
Individual benefit of $915/month for the spouse or dependent of a veteran who is permanently and totally disabled or whose death was service-connected.
CHAPTER 1606: Selected Reserves
Benefit: $329/month (and you may be eligible for a kicker)
CHAPTER 1607: Reservists Called to Active Duty
Two Years Service: $1,056/month
One Year Service: $792/month
90 Days to One Year Service: $528/month
Blue Ribbon Grant
National College is proud to award up to $8000 in tuition assistance to qualified military veterans, active duty, Guard/Reserve and military spouses and dependents. This grant can be used in addition to existing education benefits. You may also call your local National College representative for more details.
Armed Services Recognition Grant
Through this grant—available exclusively at National College—qualified students may receive up to $4,000 in tuition assistance.
Types of Financial Assistance
National College-Funded Financial Assistance Programs
See your campus financial planning representative for more information on all financial aid programs!
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