You may be able to get money for college or career school for your or your family member s military service. 
Scholarships and loan repayment assistance are available from a number of sources. Both the federal government and nonprofit organizations offer money for college to veterans, future military personnel, active duty personnel, or those related to veterans or active duty personnel. Try This Resource Scholarships for Military Families Provides resources and contact information for finding college scholarships for military families. 

What financial aid does the government offer for military service or for family members of military personnel? 
Below are a few sources of financial aid that you might want to consider. You also should explore todaysmilitary.com s list of education benefits for service members. 

Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) Scholarships 
These scholarships are awarded on the basis of merit rather than financial need : Army ROTC scholarships are offered at more than 1,000 colleges. For application packets , information about eligibility, and the telephone number of an ROTC advisor in your area , call 1 - 888 - 550-ARMY 1 - 888 - 550 - 2769 or visit the Army ROTC web page. The Air Force ROTC college scholarship program targets students pursuing certain foreign language and technical degrees, although students entering a wide variety of majors may be accepted. For more information , call 1 - 866 - 4-AFROTC 1 - 866 - 423 - 7682 or visit the Air Force ROTC Scholarship web page. The Navy ROTC offers both four - year and partial scholarships. To learn more , call 1 - 800-NAV - ROTC 1 - 800 - 628 - 7682 or visit the Navy ROTC website. The Navy ROTC Marine Option Scholarship helps you pay your way through college at approved Navy ROTC schools. Learn more about the Navy ROTC Marine Option Scholarship. 

Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Education Benefits 
The VA offers education benefits for veterans and for their widows and dependents on its

user: I have some suspicions on how my college is using my student aid. What can I do about it?

assistant: Do you think your school is not administering federal student aid funds properly?

user: That's what I think, yes.

assistant: I can give you some information to help you solve your problem or file a complaint. First, you should contact your schooll and try to solve your doubts with them and if you still think that the funds are not being used correctly then contact the Federal Student Aid Feedback Center or call 1-844-651-0077

user: Ok, thanks. Now, what if I'm called to serve actively in the military, can I get a deferment of my federal loan?

assistant: Yes, you'll qualify for deferment of repayment on any of your federal loans if that happens.

user: cool. Going back to my previous question. If I think I'm not getting the correct amount from the federal aid, should I contact my college or the Federal Student Aid Feedback Center?

assistant: You should try to resolve the problem with your college first.

user: Who can access the military aid for college school?

assistant: This aid is intended for veterans, future military personnel, active-duty personnel, or anybody related to veterans or active-duty personnel.

user: Now, about the grant funds. What if I'm not eligible for the Federal Pell Grants?

assistant: Then, if you meet the requirements but are not eligible for a Pell Grant based on your EFC, you can still access the Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grants.