1. U.S. Department of Education Federal Aid Programs & Federal, State, Local Education/Training Programs & Options
Element # 37-U.S. Department of Education Federal Aid Programs​
Element #38- Federal, State, or Local Education/Training Programs & Options

2. What are some ways an individual can pay for higher education?

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4. TODAY'S TOPICS Section 1: GI Bill Section 2: Grants Section 3: Loans
Section 4: Training Programs & Options

5. Useful Tool When Comparing Schools​:
SECTION 1: THE GI BILL
Post 9/11 (Ch 33)
MGIB (Ch 30)
Served on active duty after September 10, 2001 for at least 90 days
ALL Tuition and Fee Payments for an in-State Student
Forever GI Bill-Harry W. Colmery
36 Months
Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) based on the cost of living where your school is located
Private Institutions are $23,671.94 
Post 9/11
Served on active duty at least 2 years on active duty
10 years from discharge or separation
Flat Rate $1928
No BAH
Useful Tool When Comparing Schools​:

6. YELLOW RIBBON PROGRAM
You must be eligible for the maximum benefit rate under the Post-9/11 GI Bill
You must not be on active duty or a spouse transferee of an active duty
Your school must agree to participate in the Yellow Ribbon Program
Your school must not offer the Yellow Ribbon Program to 
more than the maximum # in the participation agreement

7. VA WORK STUDY
You’re enrolled at least three-quarter time at an institution of higher learning, and
You’ve found an open job either at a nearby VA facility or in a VA-related role at your school, and
You can finish the work-study contract while you still qualify for education benefits, and
You’re using one of these VA education benefits:
Post-9/11 GI Bill  or Montgomery GI Bill 

8. FEDERAL AID
PELL GRANT
 STUDENT LOANS
WORK STUDY (FWS)

9. SECTION 2: GRANTS Pell Grant
Federal Supplemental Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
Teacher Education Assistance for College & Higher Education (TEACH)
Troops to Teachers (TTT)

10. SECTION 3: LOANS Direct Subsidized Loans Direct Unsubsidized Loans
Direct Plus Loans 
Direct Consolidation Loan

11. Work Study Full-time & Part-time Students
Undergrad/Graduate/ Professional
Hourly Wage for undergrad/salary for graduate (contingent)
Part-time
Related to recipients' course of study
Base off financial need

12. Free
Application
for
Federal
Student
Aid
FASFA Website

13. State Aid Check your state for: Loans Grants Scholarships

14. SECTION 4: Training Programs & Options