You must use one program at a time. Visit va.gov/family-and-caregiver-benefits/education-and-careers/fry-scholarship. Call (800) 827-1000. Also visit va.gov/education/survivor-dependent-benefits/dependents. • VEAP–Veterans Educational Assistance Program is available for Service Members contributing from military pay to participate, with the government matching contributions on a 2-for-1 basis. Assistance may be used for college degree and certificate programs, technical/vocational courses, flight training, licensing/certification tests, entrepreneurship training, certain entrance exams and correspondence training. The amount of benefits you get (up to 36 months) will depend on how much money you put into your VEAP account every month. Visit va.gov/education/other-vaeducation-benefits/veap. • National Testing Program–Students can be reimbursed all mandatory fees charged for national admission tests and tests for college credit. This also covers national tests that evaluate prior learning and knowledge, and provides an opportunity for credit at an institution of higher learning. Call (888) 442-4551 or visit va.gov/education/about-gi-bill-benefits/how-to-usebenefits/test-fees. • Private Military Spouse Scholarships– Varying from school to school, these range from assistance for foreign first-born spouses and minorities to those involved with community service projects. • Military-Friendly College Discounts– Many institutions offer up to 50 percent in discounts that vary with degree seeking level and program. Check for “Military Discounts” tabs and links on college and university websites. For details on transferring all or some unused benefits of the Post-9/11 GI Bill to spouse and dependents, visit va.gov/education/transfer-post-9-11-gi-bill-benefits. THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAI‘I–WEST O‘AHU The University of Hawai‘i–West O‘ahu is an attractive option for active military and veterans looking for a quality education just minutes from most bases on O‘ahu, including Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam, the Coast Guard Air Station Barbers Point, and Schofield Barracks. UH West O‘ahu is an accredited school that is part of the 10campus University of Hawai‘i system, and offers an array of degrees and certificates including programs in Cybersecurity, Psychology, Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management, and Creative Media. Come join the more than 10 percent of UH West O‘ahu students who are either active duty military, veterans, retired military, or military family members. The school is on Study.com’s list of militaryfriendly campuses, as well as being one of CollegeFactual.com’s top colleges for veterans. The campus is new and features free parking. The school moved to its new Kapolei location in 2012 and is the fastestgrowing public four-year school in the nation. Student Veteran Services provides assistance to eligible active duty military, veterans, and their families using VA educational benefits. UH West O‘ahu has started a program to support veterans STEM education and is a CLEP test site. Talk to us about our on-campus and online courses by emailing uhwo.admissions@hawaii.edu or calling us at 808-689-2900. Adult Education 142
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