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January Military Scholarships for Service Members, Veterans, Spouses and Kids


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This January Military Scholarship post is part of my ongoing Military Scholarships series. Next month is a doozy, so get your stuff in order, request those letters of recommendation, and start reviewing all the tricky little details. I made my poor daughter labor over an essay for a scholarship, and we later figured out that… | Read More…

The Three BEST Resources For FAFSA Questions


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Ah, the FAFSA… That’s the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. It’s an important part of the process of figuring out how to pay for college. But it is often misunderstood and many people find it MUCH more confusing than it actually is. And, of course, military families always have to be special, so I’ve… | Read More…

December Military Scholarships for Service Members, Veterans, Spouses & Kids


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This post is part of my ongoing Military Scholarships series. December is such a busy month, you might as well go ahead and get started on these important scholarship applications now. Allied.com Military Scholarship Deadline: 15 December 2025 Description: This is a very niche scholarship for veterans, active duty service members, and their dependents. Applicants… | Read More…

Parents, Don’t Set Your Kids Up For Failure By Encouraging Too Much College Debt


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It’s no secret that college is expensive, and that excessive college debt is creating a lot of hardship for many people in the United States. Heck, there are colleges creeping up on $100,000 – per year! During this college application season, parents and students are working out their college funding plans. For many families, loans… | Read More…

My Kid Saved At Least $100 On Her Textbooks In Less Than 15 Minutes


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Yesterday, I had a proud parenting moment. One of my kids texted me the night before and said, “I got my book list. Can you help me find the best prices?” She’s been pretty good about renting and buying used and getting some on Amazon, but I hadn’t felt that we’d put forth our best… | Read More…

Where Do Military Kids Get In-State Tuition?


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A perennially hot topic is “Where can my military kid get in-state tuition?” There is a ton of misinformation out there. Some of it is based on ever-changing federal laws. Some is based on the fact that beyond the federal guidelines, every state makes its own rules. Sometimes even different schools within a state have… | Read More…

State-by-State In-State Tuition Rules for Military Students


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When talking about college finances, a super-important question is: Where will my kiddo get in-state tuition? We’ve discussed that at length in the article on that specific subject. But then everyone wants to know, “What does State X do?” So I’m gathering the information here. HOWEVER, I am only one person and there’s a lot… | Read More…

Military Scholarships for Service Members, Veterans, Spouses and Kids – Rolling Deadlines


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This post is part of my ongoing Military Scholarships series. Some scholarships do not have a deadline, but rather accept rolling applications throughout the year. Coast Guard Mutual Assistance Supplemental Education Grant Description: CGMA eligible clients pursuing undergraduate, graduate, vocational, technical, or GED studies Amount: $500 Link:  https://www.cgmahq.org/programs/seg.html Mrs. Patty Shinseki Spouse Scholarship Program Description: Spouses… | Read More…

College Financial Planning Template – Free and Downloadable!


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Paying for college is a big deal. For most families, it requires patching together a variety of resources including family funds, scholarship, and perhaps military-related benefits like the Post 9/11 GI Bill. And how you patch those resources together will be different for every potential school, because each school will offer a different financial aid… | Read More…

What The Rudisill Decision Means for You


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A recent court decision significantly changed some veterans’ eligibility for VA education benefits. This decision impacts veterans who are eligible for benefits under both the Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB) and the Post-9/11 GI Bill. Rudisill vs. McDonough clarified that veterans with multiple periods of qualifying service can use benefits from both programs. The courts affirmed… | Read More…

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