College Funding for Military Families is a simple yet comprehensive guide to help service members, veterans, and their families make smart, informed decisions about paying for higher education. From understanding the education benefits earned through to learning how to combine those resources with other forms of financial aid, this book walks readers through the entire planning process. Whether you're new to military life or left the service years ago, this book offers clear explanations of the most valuable military-related education benefits, including the Post-9/11 GI Bill. It also explores how military families can use tools like 529 plans, scholarships, grants, and federal student aid as part of their college financial plan. Readers will learn how to maximize eligibility, avoid common pitfalls, and develop a customized plan for the whole family. Written by a financial educator with deep expertise in both college funding and military benefits, College Funding for Military Families is packed with real-life examples, practical tips, and up-to-date guidance tailored to the unique needs of military households. Whether your goal is a four-year university, a trade school, or graduate study, this book will help you unlock the full value of your military-connected education benefits-and create a path that helps everyone in your family accomplish their education goals at the lowest possible cost.
Kate Horrell AFC®, ChFC®, MQFP® is a trusted financial educator who helps military and veteran families navigate their pay and benefits. As the mom of four, it was crucial that she figure out how to fit the Post-9/11 GI Bill into their family's college funding plan. She used her years of experience analyzing military and veteran benefits and applied it to the Post-9/11 GI Bill, general financial aid, and scholarship opportunities. As a result, their family got all four kids through undergraduate educations on budget and on time. They even have resources remaining to help with graduate school! Kate shares her knowledge with clear, actionable advice on maximizing education benefits like the GI Bill, Tuition Assistance, and state-specific programs. Her deep understanding of how these benefits interact with federal financial aid and tax considerations makes her a go-to resource for military parents and students planning for higher education. Her practical approach ensures that service members and their families can make informed decisions that minimize out-of-pocket costs and student-loan burdens. Through her writing, speaking engagements, and one-on-one advising, Kate empowers families to be confidently prepared for every stage of life.
Kate Horrell AFC®, ChFC®, MQFP® is a trusted financial educator who helps military and veteran families navigate their pay and benefits. As the mom of four, it was crucial that she figure out how to fit the Post-9/11 GI Bill into their family's college funding plan. She used her years of experience analyzing military and veteran benefits and applied it to the Post-9/11 GI Bill, general financial aid, and scholarship opportunities. As a result, their family got all four kids through undergraduate educations on budget and on time. They even have resources remaining to help with graduate school! Kate shares her knowledge with clear, actionable advice on maximizing education benefits like the GI Bill, Tuition Assistance, and state-specific programs. Her deep understanding of how these benefits interact with federal financial aid and tax considerations makes her a go-to resource for military parents and students planning for higher education. Her practical approach ensures that service members and their families can make informed decisions that minimize out-of-pocket costs and student-loan burdens. Through her writing, speaking engagements, and one-on-one advising, Kate empowers families to be confidently prepared for every stage of life.
Titel
College Finances for Military Families
Untertitel
Including Post-9/11 GI Bill Benefits
Autor
EAN
9798998532412
Format
E-Book (epub)
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Veröffentlichung
17.07.2025
Digitaler Kopierschutz
frei
Anzahl Seiten
100
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