Basic Facts About The Post 9/11 GI Bill
October 29, 2009 by Michael
1. Covers tuition and fees (these are paid directly to the school)
Each state has a different price range regarding the amount they will pay per credit hour. Maximum tuition amounts allowed by state.
2. A monthly housing allowance. This is based on rank and location.
An estimate of housing allowance.
3. An annual book stipend. This is proportional to enrollment.
(Note that different amounts are payable based on the amount of service completed after 9/10/01)
Active duty completed after 9/10/01. Percentage of Maximum Amount Payable
36 months: 100%
30 continuous days on active duty and discharged due to disability: 100%
30-36 months: 90%
24-30 months: 80%
18-24 months: 70%
12-18 months: 60%
6-12 months: 50%
90days-6 months: 40%
For more detailed information you can visit The Official GI Bill website
Grants Given by Citi Towards Native American Education
October 27, 2009 by Michael
Citi and Citi Foundation announced that they are giving $280,000 to grants in South Dakota, They report that some of these funds will go toward scholarships for students that attend tribal colleges as well as funding for teacher positions at reservations. The grants will be given to non profit groups in the state that provide support to Native Americans.
Click here for the full article
Also
Scholarship database for Native American Students
Five Year Old Boy Sleepwalks To School…
October 21, 2009 by Michael
I guess he didn’t want to be late.
Apparently a five year old boy really likes going to school. He got up in the middle of the night and somehow made his way to school while he was still sleeping. Seems he only lives a few blocks away. Luckily he was safely returned to his parents who were woken up by a knock at their door….It appears they were still sleeping and never knew he was gone.