Military Benefits & Financial Aid

学费援助(TA)是一项政府福利，提供给武装部队所有分支的现役军人，以协助支付学费. 一些国防部雇员和军人配偶也可能有资格获得某种形式的学费援助. Federal Tuition Assistance pays up to a certain amount of tuition and authorized fees per semester hour. That amount is determined by the service branches. In addition, 你必须通过你各自的军事教育顾问或教育服务官员(ESO)在你的军事设施申请学费援助福利.

点击你的军事分支下面的更多具体信息相关的学费援助的类型，你将使用.

 Air Force
Army (Army IgnitED)
Coast Guard
Marine Corps
Navy

宾夕法尼亚州国民警卫队成员的教育援助计划(EAP)由PHEAA和PA军事和退伍军人事务部联合管理. 该计划为进入宾夕法尼亚州国民警卫队服役的学生提供学费援助, typically for a period of six years. This is a program ONLY offered to Pennsylvania National Guard members and is a non-taxable grant.

It pays full-time tuition (up to 12 credits) + technology fees directly to the college. Payments are made from the PA Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) to the school. It can be be used for up to five years.

This information is intended to offer general guidance in requesting your military benefits. Specific questions related to your situation should be directed to your readiness NCO. Be advised these procedures may be modified without notice. 关于联邦学费援助(FTA)和教育援助计划(EAP)的具体申请要求，警卫成员应联系他们的就绪非政府组织。.

如果有其他问题，可以拨打FTA咨询电话717-861-9238,EAP咨询电话717-861-8894.

如果你正在接受退伍军人教育福利，你也有资格申请由LCCC颁发的奖学金, including those awarded by Scholarships & Financial Aid, the LCCC Foundation, and other scholarship awarding units.

In addition, you are also eligible to apply for military scholarships awarded by the University, as well as external entities.

You must apply for scholarships in order to be considered. 你不会因在LCCC的出勤率或使用退伍军人教育福利而被考虑获得奖学金. Students are required to complete a FAFSA before qualifying for financial aid.

To apply for general scholarships awarded by LCCC, please submit the appropriate application. For more information regarding scholarships, please visit http://ycdwkj666.com/paying-for-college/scholarships/.

LCCC Veteran-Military Scholarship

The LCCC Veteran-Military Scholarship recognizes veteran and military students, spouses and dependents who demonstrate a commitment to pursuing higher education, academic success and community service. Funds can be used towards books, supplies, and other related expenses. Click here to review the eligibility and application process.

LVMAC Scholarship Opportunity

利哈伊山谷军事事务委员会(LVMAC)奖学金项目现在正在向符合条件的退伍军人申请, children of those veterans, and ROTC students enrolled in your institution who have a Lehigh or Northampton County home of record.

The scholarship selection committee will award amounts up to $2,000 based on individual need after the individual qualifies. Online applications and all instructions can be found under the “Scholarship Program” tab at www.lvmac.org.  The awards checks will be mailed directly to the student to spend for his or her specific needs.

Women’s Army Corps Veterans’ Association Scholarship

设立了妇女陆军军团退伍军人协会奖学金，以表彰陆军服役妇女的亲属. 这项奖学金是基于学术成就和领导能力，通过课外活动和社区参与表现出来的. Two (2) $1,500.00 scholarships will be given annually. The recipients will be notified by mail or email. The checks will be forwarded to the acceptance institutions. Click here to review the eligibility and application process.

Veterans Special Emergency Reserve Fund (V-SERF)
资金通过利哈伊谷社区基金会发放，以帮助退伍军人支付紧急情况下的教育费用, job loss, medical issues or traumatic circumstances. To apply for this one time scholarship, submit the application Veterans/Reservist’s Special Emergency Reserve Fund (V-SERF)

后9/11退伍军人法案®适用于在9/11当天或之后累计服务至少90天的个人, 2001, or individuals discharged with a service-connected disability after 30 days. You must have received an honorable discharge to be eligible for the Post-9/11 GI Bill®.

Recipients may qualify to receive payment of tuition and fees, a monthly housing allowance, and a book stipend. Recipients can receive up to 36 months of benefits. 将此福利与一种或多种其他章节福利结合起来的受助人可以获得最多48个月的总福利. 受助人的福利金额受其追求率的影响(获得的学时数除以被认为是全日制的学时数).

VA的学费和费用直接支付给LCCC，并作为第三方支付到学生的账单账户中.

Monthly Housing Payments are sent directly from the VA to the student (not to the school) via direct deposit. Benefits are paid in arrears (after the training period). For example, a student receives payment for August at the beginning of September. 支付金额每年都有所不同，并且按照国防部(DoD)的住房基本津贴(BAH)费率支付给有家属的E-5. The amount of this benefit varies from 50% to 100% depending on the length of active duty service. Recipients must have a rate of pursuit of more than 50% to receive the monthly housing allowance. 仅参加远程教育或在线课程的学生，每月住房补贴仅为全国基本住房补贴平均水平的50%. Payments are prorated for any partial months of attendance (ex. August & December). Payment amounts do not include enrollment break periods (ex. Winter & Summer break).

Book Stipends are sent directly from the VA to the student (not to the school) via direct deposit. A lump sum payment is made each semester. These stipends are prorated based upon the percentage of benefit awarded.

该项目为因服役相关疾病而永久残疾的退伍军人家属提供教育和培训机会, or who died while on active duty or as a result of a service-related condition. The program offers up to 45 months of education benefits.

Recipients receive a monthly stipend from the VA. A recipient’s benefit amount is affected by the veterans training time.

All payments are sent directly from the VA to the student (not to the school) via direct deposit. Benefits are paid in arrears (after the training period). For example, a student receives payment for August at the beginning of September. Payment amounts do not include enrollment break periods (ex. Winter & Summer break).

Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) is available for veterans who have a service-connected disability. Interested applicants need to meet with a VA counselor to apply for Chapter 31 benefits, or apply online. The basic period of eligibility in which VR&从退伍之日起12年，或者从退伍军人事务部第一次通知退伍军人与服役有关的残疾等级之日起12年，可以使用E服务. Once the VA has determined a veteran’s eligibility, 退伍军人事务顾问将向学校认证官员发送授权，以证明入学并与LCCC建立福利.

Recipients may qualify to receive payment for tuition and fees, a subsistence allowance, and books. The veteran’s Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) counselor will determine the number of months of the veteran’s Chapter 31 Benefit eligibility. 受助人的福利金额受其追求率的影响(获得的学时数除以被认为是全日制的学时数).

VA的学费和费用直接支付给LCCC，并作为第三方支付到学生的账单账户中.

MGIB-AD项目为服役至少两年的退伍军人和服务人员提供长达36个月的教育福利.

Recipients receive a monthly stipend from the VA and can receive up to 36 months of benefits. 将此福利与一种或多种其他章节福利结合起来的受助人可以获得最多48个月的总福利. 此福利的划界日期为最后一段合资格现役服务期起计10年(至少90天)。. A recipient’s benefit amount is affected by their training time.

All payments are sent directly from the VA to the student (not to the school) via direct deposit. Benefits are paid in arrears (after the training period). For example, a student receives payment for August at the beginning of September. Payments are prorated for any partial months of attendance (ex. August & December). Payment amounts do not include enrollment break periods (ex. Winter & Summer break).

收件人必须在每个月底通过Web自动注册验证(WAVE)或交互式语音应答(IVR)验证注册。. Visit the WAVE website or call 877-823-2378. Failure to verify enrollment will result in non-payment of the benefit.