Q. My husband has enough training that he doesnt need to go to school, but I would LOVE to get back to school. Can I use his military grants or is it only for the person who served?
A. HIS Tuition Assistance and HIS GI Bill are for HIM, not you. There are many scholarships that are available for active duty spouses. Also, due to our hubbies pay, many are eligible for Pell Grants and other financial assistance.
Edit: The Army does have a program, but there are several restrictions regarding the ability to transfer the funding to a spouse. They are the ONLY service with this option.
Edit: Maggie, most young spouses, married to E4 and below, still qualify for Pell with all of that added in.
Edit: The Army does have a program, but there are several restrictions regarding the ability to transfer the funding to a spouse. They are the ONLY service with this option.
Edit: Maggie, most young spouses, married to E4 and below, still qualify for Pell with all of that added in.
What exactly does the US military have against the Peace Corp?
Q. I've been in the army myself but not the Peace Corp, but I've always wondered why there seemed to be restrictions on Peace Corp members from joining the military. Grant it, I'm sure someone will answer that one is about peace and the other war, but I think when you scratch the surface their missions aren't too different.
Anyway, what is the reasoning behind this? Wouldn't Peace Corp experience be a good thing for a soldier to have?
Anyway, what is the reasoning behind this? Wouldn't Peace Corp experience be a good thing for a soldier to have?
A. I served in Peace Corps and the reason for the restrictions date to the Eisenhower age when the US had a lovely policy of sponsored assassinations and coup d'etats. There is a purposeful demarcation between the military and the Peace Corps as well as it is a nonpartisan sacred cow. But you are right about the similarity in parts of mission.
It has been very successful on the small project, sustainable development front and there is a major objection to active duty military members serving in Peace Corps because of that close community work. The mission of PC does not want to be seen in the sometimes negative association the US military has had.
However, we are allowed to serve in the military once we are done and one of my friends whom I served with in Peace Corps is currently an officer in the NY Reserves. Chicken Bill in my country was a former Navy Seal turned Peace Corps Volunteer.
It has been very successful on the small project, sustainable development front and there is a major objection to active duty military members serving in Peace Corps because of that close community work. The mission of PC does not want to be seen in the sometimes negative association the US military has had.
However, we are allowed to serve in the military once we are done and one of my friends whom I served with in Peace Corps is currently an officer in the NY Reserves. Chicken Bill in my country was a former Navy Seal turned Peace Corps Volunteer.
Will becoming an ordained minister get me a discharge from the military?
Q. I am active duty Air Force serving in South Korea currently. I am wanting to become an ordained minister. Will the military grant me a discharge if I request it after becoming an ordained minister?
A. nope. just because you are ordained does not mean you are not obligated to fulfill your contract.
My grand father is X-Marine, are there any college grants that I can use, even though he's my grampy?
Q. I've heard of Military grants for spouse or kids but what about for grand children? I need your help, I want to go to college and I don't know what kind of grants are available. My grand dad is a Marine Vet. and I want to know if I qualify to receive college funds through him or should I say Military?
A. There definitely are scholarships out there for students with military relatives. Try fastweb.com - they usually have a large selection. Fill out a profile questionnaire and it will list all the scholarships and grants you are eligible for.
military grant for soldiers who are getting out of the military and buying a house?
Q. Has any one heard anything about the military giving soldiers who are getting out money to put towards buying a house??? And where could i get the info on it?
A. Never heard of that. The only thing I am aware of is the VA loan and that isn't giving money to get a house it is to get the loan. http://www.valoan.com/
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