2011-2012
Compendium

NAVY-MARINE CORPS RELIEF SOCIETY EDUCATION PROGRAMS

    Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society
    Education Division
    875 North Randolph St., Suite 225
    Arlington, VA  22203
    www.nmcrs.org
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    The Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society operates an Education Program
    which helps Navy and Marine Corps families pursue their academic goals.

    Assistance is limited to full-time undergraduate studies and vocational
    training.  The amount of assistance provided is based on need.

    Gold Star Scholarship Program For Children of Deceased Service Members: 

    1.  Grants of up to $2,500 per academic year are available to unmarried
        dependent children of Navy or Marine Corps service members who died
        after retirement, or while on active duty.

        Applications are available in mid-November at Society's website.

    Deadline:  March 1

    Vice Admiral E.P. Travers Loan: 

        Travers Loan:  This program provides an interest-free loan of up
        to $3,000 to the active duty service member for dependent children
        and spouses of active duty members of the Navy or Marine Corps 
        personnel, as well as children of Retirees who are undergoing
        undergraduate training.  Loans are to assist with college-related
        costs and must be repaid in full by allotment within 24 months.  

        Travers application forms are available on the Society's website
        Mid-October for the following school year.

    Deadline:  March 1