BENEFITS UPDATE The Edith Nourse Rogers Science Technology Engineering Math (STEM) Scholarship allows eligible Veterans using the Post-9/11 GI Bill or dependents using the Fry Scholarship to get added benefits. This scholarship provides up to nine months (or $30,000) of benefits for training in highdemand fields. You may be eligible if you’re enrolled in an undergraduate STEM degree program or if you have a STEM degree and are working toward a teaching certification. SPOUSE & DEPENDENT RESOURCES The Spouse Education and Career Opportunities Program (SECO) provides information on education, portable careers, fine-tuning resumes and career planning. For access, call Military OneSource (Militaryonesource.mil) at (800) 342-9647. Also visitBenefits.va.gov/gibill/education_programs.asp. Check for details on these programs as well: • The Post-9/11 GI Bill (See above). • MyCAA–The Military Spouse Career Advancement Accounts (MyCAA) workforce development/tuition assistance program provides up to $4,000 (over a twoyear timeframe) of financial assistance for eligible military spouses pursuing a license, certification or associate degree in a portable career field and occupation. For details, call (800) 342-9647. Also visit mycaa.militaryonesource.mil/mycaa/getstarted. • DEA–The Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Program (DEA) provides education and training opportunities to eligible dependents of a service member who died, is missing, or was permanently disabled while on duty or as a result of a servicerelated condition. Offsetting the recent use cap to 36 months is an increase of the Adult Education 138 UNIVERSITY OF HAWAI‘I AT MANOA The University of Hawai‘i at Manoa welcomes and values its veterans, active duty military and dependent students. It is committed to assisting them in a smooth transition from military life to that of a student, and helping them become highly successful, productive members of society. With more than 200 degree programs through 18 colleges and schools, the University of Hawai‘i at Manoa is a top public research university accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). Programs in the departments of oceanography, astronomy, international business, Pacific Island and Asian area studies, earth science, marine biology, and library and information science are ranked among the nation’s best. Known for its diversity and excellence in academics, athletics and community involvement, the University of Hawai‘i at Manoa is a destination of choice and a place like no other. Its mission is to provide affordable, high quality education to a culturally and ethnically diverse veteran population to enhance their professionalism, skills and abilities. Let your journey continue at the University of Hawai‘i at Manoa. The University of Hawai‘i at Manoa understands and recognizes the unique needs of veterans and their families. Within the university, the Office of Veteran Student Services (OVSS) is committed to enhancing the veteran and military-connected student experience, supporting academic success, and providing services that assist in the transition from military service to higher education. The OVSS provides student veterans and military connected students with access to resources, social and academic support, information on VA health and education benefits, and mentors student veterans as they transition from military to university life.
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