Will the army pay for my spouse to take online college courses?
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Yes, quite likely the Army will provide financial aid for online college courses for your spouse.
Here is the place to start:
The US Department of Defense has a program called the "Military Spouse Assistance Program.
Here is the website: http://www.military.com/spouse/fs/0,,fs_...
Since you asked specifically about the Army,
Here is the Army's version of the program, but each branch of the services has their own version.
Good luck.
John B.
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Military Spouse and Family Educational Assistance Programs
The Armed Forces and their associated relief organizations offer Military Spouse and Dependents many educational Assistance programs. These programs differ from service to service.
The following is a breakdown of each particular service's Education Assistance programs:
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Army Family Education Programs:
The Army offers the following Education Programs for its Spouse and Family members.
SOCAD is the Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges (SOC) degree program for the Army. SOCAD consists of colleges that offer associate and bachelor's degree programs on or accessible to Army installations worldwide. SOCAD colleges form networks in which each college accepts credits from all the others.
SOCAD guarantees that you and your adult family members can continue toward completion of your degrees even though the Army may transfer you several times. There are also degrees available by distance learning that require no classroom residency.
Click here for more details.
Army Emergency Relief (AER)
Spouse Education Assistance Program (EAP): If you are assigned in Europe, Korea, Japan or Okinawa, Army Emergency Relief offers your spouse a grant to assist with the costs associated with pursuing his or her education, up to a maximum of $350 per term.
Click here to learn more and apply.
http://www.military.com/spouse
I don't know any websites...but I doubt it. Unless your spouse is enlisted. Good luck, though.
Not unless she is in, or works for the Army.
No, she will have to get loans, or pay out of pocket. Take it from me, I am a career college student.
nope. the Army is currently running a trial program by which spouses can be transferred up to 50% of the Sponsor's GI Bill, but currently, the rules are very restrictive.. you must be an E6 in one of a very small number of MOSs, and you must re enlist for 4 years.
spouses must fill out the FAFSA and apply for grants and scholraships just like everybody else.
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