College grants offered to Airmen's families Published Feb. 11, 2005 WASHINGTON (AFPN) -- Air Force Aid Society officials said they are offering as many as 4,500 college education grants to Air Force family members through the Gen. Henry H. Arnold Education Grant Program.Applications for the $1,500 need-based grants must be received by March 11.The program is open to dependent children of Airmen on active duty, in the Guard or Reserve performing fulltime active duty, retired or deceased. Spouses of active duty and deceased Airmen are also eligible. Applicants must be enrolled as fulltime undergraduates at an accredited college or university during the 2005-2006 academic year, and they are required to maintain a minimum 2.0 grade point average.Selection is heavily based on cost of attendance, family income and the number of eligible applicants competing. A final need assessment will be made by an independent agency.Students can find an application and review full eligibility requirements, procedures and application instructions on the society’s Web site at www.afas.org. They also can call (800) 429-9475 for an application brochure.The program averages a 50 percent-plus selection rate, officials said.