July 25, 2011 WASHINGTON -- Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki announced today the award of nearly $60 million in homeless prevention grants that will serve approximately 22,000 homeless and at-risk Veteran families as part of the new Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) program. This initial $60 million award will serve Veteran families at 85 … [Read more...]
NMCRS
The mission of the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society's (NMCRS) education programs is to help eligible Navy and Marine Corps service members and families pursue their academic goals by providing a source of education financing. Scholarships and no-interest loans are available ranging from $500 to $2,500 per year. The Gold Star Program provides academic grants for the following: … [Read more...]
6 Money Rules and When It’s OK To Break Them
With federal budget cuts and an uncertain economy, it’s always wise for military families to keep a close eye on their personal finance decisions. Nowadays, it seems like it is pretty easy to create a budget and financial game plan; that’s because of the tried and true money rules that you read in magazines, newspapers and trusted websites. However, some of the … [Read more...]
Veterans, Spouses Praise ‘Hiring Our Heroes’ Job Fair
By Elaine Sanchez American Forces Press Service CULVER CITY, Calif., -- In a business suit and with resume in hand, Kelly Cotton made her way down a row of employer booths, each decked out with attention-getting posters, handouts and a variety of trinkets adorned with company logos. The Marine Corps spouse was on the job hunt. She had moved to the West Coast about two weeks … [Read more...]
STAP
The Spouse Tuition Assistance Program (STAP) is designed to provide fractional tuition assistance to spouses of active duty officers or airmen who will accompany them overseas and will be attending college. The primary reason for this program is completion of degree to allow future job opportunities for marine and navy spouse employment. The funds that provide assistance … [Read more...]