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Financial Aid for Military Families

If your parent or spouse was killed or wounded in military service, you have access to education benefits most students don't know about. Answer a few questions and we'll build your personalized action plan.

Your Step-by-Step Action Plan

Estimate Your Benefits

Enter details about your school to see estimated dollar amounts for your education benefits. These are estimates based on current VA rates — actual amounts may differ.

Used to estimate your Monthly Housing Allowance
Leave blank for an estimate based on school type
See if state benefits can stack with federal

State Education Benefits

Many states offer tuition waivers and grants for military families that can stack with federal VA benefits. Select your state to see what's available.

Helpful Resources

Match Me With Scholarships

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Your military family status can unlock scholarships at hundreds of colleges. Let Cheddar Scholar find your best matches.

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