News and Updates

Doctoral Scholarship Application Due No Later Than October 14, 2011
Please visit the Scholarship Information page to view the scholarship descriptions and application.

Post-9/11 GI Bill Changes Beginning August 1, 2011
Currently: The Post-9/11 GI Bill is a new educational benefit program for individuals who served on active duty on or after September 11, 2001. The new Post-9/11 GI benefits are payable for training pursued on or after August 1, 2009. Eligible veterans enrolled full-time are entitled to a tuition benefit, monthly housing allowance, and a yearly books and supplies stipend. The tuition benefit covers up to the highest in-state undergraduate tuition at a public institution of higher learning. The monthly housing allowance is based on military housing benefit rates and the location of the receiving institution. Active duty members, veterans enrolled half-time or less, and veterans enrolled in distance education programs are not eligible for the housing allowance. The maximum yearly books and supplies stipend is $1,000. For in-depth information on the NEW GI Bill visit www.GIBILL.va.gov.

Beginning August 1, 2011:

For Veterans and their transferees:

• GI Bill pays all public school in-state tuition and fees.
• Private and foreign school costs are capped at $17,500 annually.
• The Yellow Ribbon Program still exists for out of state fees and costs above the cap.
• BAH is paid at 100% for resident veteran students; 50% for online students.

For Active Duty Members and their transferees:

• GI benefits pay all public school in state tuition and fees.
• Private and foreign school costs are capped at $17,500 per academic year (an academic year begins August 1).
• Visit GI Bill site for additional information.

Federal Work Study Now Hiring
Federal Work Study (FWS) provides part-time jobs for undergraduate and graduate students with financial need allowing them to earn money to help pay education expenses. Monies earned under this program must be counted as a resource available to the student to meet the demonstrated financial need. Learn more here.