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Spouse Education Assistance Program

Award Amount
$2,200
Award Amount
Application deadline
April 30, 2025
Application deadline
Awarded By:

Army Emergency Relief

Number of Awards & Eligibility: The number of awards offered varies annually. Last year, there were 3,637 awards offered for this program and the MG James Ursano Scholarship Program.
In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:
  1. This award is for U.S. students.
  2. Must be a U.S. citizen.
  3. Must be pursuing his/her first undergraduate degree. This scholarship cannot be used for second undergraduate nor graduate degrees.
  4. Must be registered in DEERS (Defense Eligibility Enrollment Reporting System).
  5. Must be the spouse of an active duty or retired soldier OR the widow(er) of a soldier who died while on active duty or while retired.
  6. Must be enrolled, accepted, or pending acceptance as a part-time or full-time student in a postsecondary or vocational institution approved and accredited by the U.S. Department of Education.
  7. Must maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale.

In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:

Description: This scholarship is open to spouses of active duty or retired Army soldiers and widow(er)s of soldiers who died on active duty or in retired status to pursue their first undergraduate degree. Students must have a grade point average of 2.0 or higher; scholarships are based on financial need.

Application requirements for the Spouse Education Assistance Program are:

  • Application form
  • Official Transcript
  • FAFSA
  • Military documentation (as applicable)
Additional Information: This program offers scholarships based solely on financial need as evidenced by information submitted on the FAFSA. It is not an entitlement nor is it automatically approved. Student must not be active duty or in a reserve component or a retiree of the National Guard, Reserves, or other military branch. Students may not already be fully funded by other sources. Any SEAP Scholarship recipient who also receives funding from other sources (i.e. GI Bill, scholarships, My CAA, VA benefits, etc.) may not be eligible to receive their full scholarship from AER. No student can receive funding above the school's established Cost of Attendance for tuition, fees, books and supplies. Once all costs are covered, any remaining funds must be returned to AER. The Financial Aid Office at each school will determine the recipient's final eligibility based on the complete financial aid package. Scholarship notifications are sent out in June.

Award Amount: The award amount varies annually. The award is non-renewable; students must reapply each year. Scholarships will be awarded for up to four academic years for full-time students or eight academic years for part-time students. Award amounts are based on enrollment and may be adjusted if enrollment status changes. The scholarship funds are mailed directly to the school prior to each fall and spring semester or each fall, winter, and spring term. The scholarship is not available for summer courses. Funds are to assist with tuition, fees, books and supplies.  The total dollars awarded for this scholarship is $2,200.

About Army Emergency Relief:
Contact Information: Tammy LaCroix ,Army Emergency Relief
Address: 200 Stovall St. Alexandria, Virginia 22332

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