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Federal Resources for Educational Benefits
Financial Aid
Source for free information, guidance, and tools for federal student assistance
FAFSA.ed.gov
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
Applying for Grants and Contracts
Guide to programs: descriptions, eligibility information, and contact numbers
Parents
Information on federal funding for elementary and secondary school programs for children
Students
Free source on preparing for and funding education beyond high school
Benefits Summary Information
Overview of education-related benefits for veterans, military personnel, and their families.
Additional Educational-Related Resources
Yellow Ribbon Student FAQs
Based on service requirements, potential entitlements from institutions of higher learning.
Post 9/11 GI Bill®
Lists educational benefits for military veterans who have served since Sept. 11, 2001.
Department of Defense Information on Education
Offers information on education programs beneficial to military personnel and their families
Department of Labor Veterans Training Services
Provides resources and expertise to assist and prepare veterans to obtain meaningful careers, maximize their employment opportunities, and protect their employment rights.
Other Programs & Services
Veteran's Upward Bound Program
Designed to motivate and assist veterans in the development of academic and other requisite skills necessary for acceptance and success in a program of post secondary education.
Disabled Veterans Services
Gives information that will assist our nation's disabled veterans and their families in understanding disability as defined by the law, accommodations, and potential discrimination.
Military Spouse
Provides information about employment and education specifically for military spouses.
Department of Education's Veterans Employment Program Office
Aimed at increasing the employment of non disabled and disabled veterans throughout the Department and encouraging their integration into the ED workforce nationwide through effective training, career development. and promotional opportunities.
DoD-ED Memorandum of Understanding
Establishes a framework for collaboration between the two departments to address the quality of education and the unique challenges facing K-12 children of military families.
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NCTC Veteran, Veteran Readiness & Employment, and Tuition Assistance Points of Contact
Colleen Jacobs
(940) 498-6494, ext. 6528
cjacobs@nctc.edu
Zoanna Lax
(940) 498-6294, ext. 6501
zlax@nctc.edu
Stanja Zylowski
(940) 498-6202
szylowski@nctc.edu
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site at benefits.va.gov/gibill.