By Veterans Transitional Services

Paying for educational expenses after the service is challenging and at times it feels like it is just not possible. At times veterans can not even use the G.I. Benefits because it decreases other financial aid. Recently, VTS came across a non profit organization that has a scholarship that is helping bridge the financial gap. The Fund for Veterans' Education is a scholarship that is basically available to veterans who were deployed for at least 60 days to Afghanistan, Iraq, or served in the surrounding areas. The fund provides a maximum scholarship of $36,396 that is available over four years. Based on the information that we read, a veteran can use this scholarship along with other forms of financial aid. Therefore, before applying for this scholarship it is necessary that interested veterans first apply for financial aid.