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I’m qualified for the SC LIFE Scholarship, which is $5,000 a year. I may join the National Guard with "College First", which I’ve heard pays around $4,500 per year. Will I be getting both of these?

yes

edit- To the person below me, the Army College First is not a VA benefit and does not effect anything else such as GI Bill, Army College Fund, etc. It is considered income.

2 Responses to “Do military education benefits stack with state scholarships?”

1. Eat F Says:
   December 24th, 2009 at 7:34 pm

   yes

   edit- To the person below me, the Army College First is not a VA benefit and does not effect anything else such as GI Bill, Army College Fund, etc. It is considered income.
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2. Cubs Baby!!!! Says:
   December 24th, 2009 at 7:46 pm

   Well that all depends on a few circumstances. First, I used to work in the financial aid office at Arizona State University. If you are taking out loans such as unsubsidized loans then you can take financial aid and receive VA loan benefits. However, if you are receiving grants or scholarships they will reduce your benefits accordingly; meaning you won’t receive as much, because you are receiving VA benefits. Does this make sense?

   I also forgot to mention that some states pay 100% of your tuition if you served in the military. Wisconsin will pay 100% of the cost of tuition if you are a Wisconsin resident at the time of enlistment. Something to think about. California also has the cal-vet grant which does the same thing. So check with your state and see what they offer veterans first, then you can make an informed decision on what you may need.

   Good Luck……..

   I completed my degree through the Chapter 30 benefit program, and I recommend taking the benefit through the military first, which will pay for most or all of your tuition, but you will end up short on living expenses if you are not going to be working. This is where you can apply for university scholarships, Pell Grants, and/or unsubsidized loans.
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