Scholarships

Assistance for higher education and professional certifications

Mrs. Patty Shinseki Spouse Scholarship Program

Spouses without a four-year college degree who are pursuing their first undergraduate degrees or first technical certifications may receive assistance for up to four academic years of full-time study or eight academic years of part-time study as long as they meet all other requirements.

Spouses may apply year-round (no deadlines) and must re-apply every year.

For downloadable information about the scholarship program and a QR code, click here.

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Maj. Gen. James Ursano Scholarship Program for Dependent Children

Children who meet eligibility criteria and are pursuing their first undergraduate degrees or first technical certifications may receive assistance for up to four academic years of full-time study.

Children must re-apply every year. The 2025-2026 academic year application cycle runs from January 1 through April 1, 2025.

For downloadable information about the scholarship program and a QR code, click here.

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Pentagon Victims Scholarship Program

The application process starts with the program first contacting those eligible. After a short application is completed, the fund can be processed. There is no timeline or deadline for the completion and all recipients are walked through the process.

FAFSA Resources

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Other Educational Scholarships and Resources

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • How are scholarship funds distributed?

    If you are awarded a scholarship, the scholarship funds are mailed directly to the school indicated on your scholarship agreement prior to each term for which you have been awarded. The funds may be used for tuition, fees, books and supplies. For recipients of the Maj. Gen. James Ursano Dependent Children’s Scholarship program, funds may also be used for room and board expenses.

  • How will I be notified if I’m awarded a scholarship?

    We email award notices prior to each term of the academic year based on the Time Table included in the Scholarship Program Guidelines. We also email those who are not awarded scholarships.

  • Are scholarship awards the same every year?

    Scholarship awards vary each year based on the total number of applicants in each program and budget amount allotted to the scholarship program.

  • What supporting documents are required to apply for a scholarship?

    For most applicants, the required documents will include transcripts, a Student Aid Report and the sponsoring Soldier’s Leave and Earning Statement or DD214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty).

  • What is the FAFSA Submission Summary?

    The FAFSA Submission Summary is the report provided to the student when they complete the (FAFSA) Free Application for Federal Student Aid. The complete FAFSA Submission Summary is required as part of the complete AER scholarship application.

  • Who is eligible for AER scholarships?

    Spouses and children of Soldiers in the following statuses are eligible to apply for our scholarship programs: 

    • Active duty
    • Deceased active
    • Retired
    • Deceased retired
    • Medically retired
    • Grey Area Retiree
    • Active Guard Reserve and United States Army Reserve on Title 10 Orders for the entire academic year for which they are applying

    Applicants must be listed as dependents of their Soldier Sponsor in DEERS. 

    Applicants for the Maj. Gen. James Ursano Children’s Scholarship Program must be under the age of 24. 

    Recipients must be pursuing their first undergraduate degree (exceptions may be made for spouse scholarship applicants) at a college or university listed in the U.S. Department of Education’s accreditation database. Trade schools are acceptable as well. Visit the Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs to determine if your school is eligible. 

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