U.S. military service members; Veterans (pre- and post-9/11 eras); Military spouses of active duty or veteran service members; Surviving spouses of military service members; Must be enrolled full-time at an accredited U.S. college or university; Eligible degrees include bachelor’s, master’s, and professional programs
Requirements
Two (2) 500-word essay responses; A 250-word biography; Military service documentation; Character recommendation
Application materials
Federal aid forms; Financial documents; Essay responses; Biography; Military service documentation; Character recommendation
How to apply
Join the mailing list for updates; Complete federal aid forms and gather financial documents; Write two (2) 500-word essay responses and a 250-word biography; Submit military service documentation and character recommendation; Complete your full application before the deadline
Important dates
Applications open December 1 each year; Application window can range from November to February
