Spouse Education Support

Several programs are available to military spouses to assist with furthering their education.

Post 9/11 GI Bill Transfer of Education Benefits (TEB)

  • If your service member has qualifying active duty, at least six years of service, and at least four years of service remaining, they may qualify to transfer some or all of their education benefits to their eligible dependents.
  • The transfer is conducted by the Service Member executing the TEB request through milConnect.
  • Learn more about the Post 9/11 GI Bill.

Military One Source

  • The 2018 National Defense Authorization Act allows each service branch to reimburse the Service member up to $1,000 for Spouse's re-licensure and certification costs resulting from relocations or Permanent Change of Station (PCS) moves that cross U.S. state - to include OCONUS to stateside moves.
  • Pays exam, license/certification and registration fees
  • Must have held license/certification at a previous duty station 
  • This program only applies to Title 32 AGR or Title 10 AGR/AD (IDT not authorized).
  • For more information, go to Military One Source.

Military Spouse Scholarships

A number of organizations offer financial aid for military spouses in the form of scholarships. Keep in mind, many organizations offer these scholarships only during certain times of the year, so pay close attention to the deadlines!

  • Allied Van Lines Military Scholarship military family members seeking a career in logistics or supply chain management are the focus of this scholarship.  The application requires a brief essay.  Allied Van Lines awards two scholarships annually.
  • AMVETS (American Veterans) AMVETS offers a scholarship specific to Spouses of Veterans, AD, Guard/Reserves
  • Army Nurse Corps Association Scholarship Army Nurse Corps Association Scholarship this scholarship supports spouses of personnel who currently or previously served in the U.S. Army through active service, the Army Reserve, or the Army National Guard, and are currently enrolled in an accredited baccalaureate or advanced nursing program.  However, applicants must not receive educational funding from the U.S. Army, such as GI Bill benefits.
  • Army Scholarship Foundation dependents (sons, daughters or spouses) of individuals who currently or previously served on active duty in the U.S. Army or with the Army Reserve or National Guard may apply.  The program requires a minimum 2.0 GPA.
  • Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States (EANGUS) ENGAUS offers several scholarships to their members and their dependents.
  • National Guard Association of the United States (NGAUS) NGAUS offers several scholarships to their members and their dependents.
  • The Fisher House Foundation builds comfort homes where military and veterans' families can stay free of charge while a loved one is in the hospital. The Fisher House Foundation administers the Scholarships for Military Children program, where 500 scholarship grants, each for $2,000, will be awarded for school each year.
  • The National Military Family Association (NMFA) is one of the nation's leading nonprofit organizations geared toward military family advocacy resources available to help fund career and educational pursuits for spouses of service members in the seven Uniformed Services.
  • The National Military Family Association (NMFA) Spouse Scholarships NMFA is one of the nation’s leading non-profit organizations geared towards military family advocacy.  Since 2004, NMFA has cheered on military spouses by awarding scholarships to help pay for everything from GED’s to PhD’s, professional licenses and certifications, including re-licensure, business and entrepreneurial expenses, supervised clinical hours, continuing education courses, and more.

SpouseWorks

  • The SpouseWorks Scholarship program helps military spouses pursue licenses, credentials, or associate degrees with a specific concentration or major to pursue an occupation or career with transferable and portable skills.
  • Assistance is limited to $2k per year up to a program max of $4k.
  • Submit application.
  • SpouseWorks eligible military spouses can now take CLEP exams for free thanks to funding from SpouseWorks through contracts with DANTES and College Board.
  • Soldiers must be on Title 10 active duty/AGR in the grades of E-1 through E-5, W-1 through W-2, or O-1 through O-2.

Tutor.com

  • Dependent children and spouses of military members are eligible to use Tutor.com.
  • Program provides free online tutoring for all different grade levels and subjects, including college and professional subjects.
  • Available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.