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Army spouses benefit from AER's Shinseki scholarship program

Army Emergency Relief

Aug. 11, 2023 | 1:00

Army Emergency Relief's Mrs. Patty Shinseki Spouse Scholarship Program is a need-based scholarship program established to assist U.S. Army spouses in obtaining their first undergraduate degrees or similar professional certifications.

Learn how Angela Gomez, an Army spouse and social work student at Texas State University in San Marcos is using the scholarship program to help her achieve her goals.

Applicants may receive assistance for up to four academic years of full-time study or eight academic years of part-time study. Applicants must re-apply each year and can apply year-round.

Award amounts vary each year depending on the:

• Number of applicants
• Total approved scholarship budget
• Applicant’s Expected Family Contribution (per Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
• Average cost of attendance to attend a college or university in the United States (per College Board)

For more info or to apply, go to https://www.armyemergencyrelief.org/scholarships/spouse.