Scholarships or tuition assistance for overseas Air Force spouse?
Posted on November 26, 2009
We're moving to Kadena Air Base in August and I would really like to continue my education overseas. Does anyone know of any Scholarships or tuition help?
We're moving to Kadena Air Base in August and I would really like to continue my education overseas. Does anyone know of any Scholarships or tuition help?
November 26th, 2009 - 17:48
If you are pursuing a degree with one of the schools in the education center (the only two that offer undergraduate programs are University of Maryland University College and Central Texas College, there are a few more that offer graduate programs only) then you will qualify for Air Force spouses tuition help (STAP). I am currently enrolled at Univ. of Maryland Univ. College and a 3 credit course (most of them are) cost $555. STAP only gives you $300 per term. I work for Marine Corps Community Services and they also offer tuition help to their part time and full time employees so that’s something to reckon about if you’re plotting on working while being here. They pay for one class at a time. The base that I work on is about a ten minute drive from Kadena. Community Bank on base also offers the same deal from what I’ve heard but it’s pretty tough to get in with them. Also, there’s quite a few scholarships on the island that you can apply for. If you have any other questions, let me know!