2009-10
Compendium

NAVY-MARINE CORPS RELIEF SOCIETY EDUCATION PROGRAMS

Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society
Education Division
875 North Randolph St., Suite 225
Arlington, VA 22203
http://www.nmcrs.org/education

The Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society operates an Education Program which helps Navy and Marine Corps families pursue their academic goals.

Assistance is limited to full-time undergraduate studies and vocational training. The amount of assistance provided is based on need.

Education Grants For Children of Deceased Service Members: Grants of up to $2,500 per academic year are available to unmarried dependent children of Navy or Marine Corps service members who died after retirement, or while on active duty.

Applications are available in mid-November at Society's website.

Deadline: March 1

Vice Admiral E.P. Travers Loan: Travers Loan: This program provides an interest-free loan of up to $3,000 to the active duty service member for dependent children and spouses of active duty members of the Navy or Marine Corps personnel, as well as children of Retirees who are undergoing undergraduate training. Loans are to assist with college-related costs and must be repaid in full by allotment within 24 months. Travers application forms are available on the Society's website Mid-October for the following school year.

Deadline: March 1