A variety of educational benefits and services are available to veterans and dependents, which includes financial assistance for post-secondary education. Many of these benefits specify how many months they are available to qualifying individuals and how the benefits can be used.
ACE Guide to the Evaluation of Educational Experience in the Armed Service — The American Council on Education evaluates armed service training and provides recommendations on equivalent educational credit. See if your military training can be applied as credit at a college or university.
Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness — The Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program forgives the remaining balance on your Direct Loans after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time for a government organization at any level or a non-profit organization
Joint Services Transcript — Have a copy of your military transcript sent directly to a university.
Operation Recognition — Operation Recognition awards honorary high school diplomas to veterans who left school to serve their country during WWII, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War, and did not complete their education after their release from service.
Reservist Tuition Credit — Nebraska residents who are members of a Nebraska-based unit of the Active Selected Reserve may be eligible for a 75% tuition credit (or 50% if pursuing a graduate or professional degree) to University of Nebraska campuses, Nebraska state colleges, and Nebraska community colleges.
Veteran and Active Duty Supportive Postsecondary Institution Designation — This special designation is for Nebraska post-secondary institutions that go above and beyond in what they offer to military and veteran students and families. See what schools have earned this designation or apply for the designation here.
Waiver of Tuition — Dependents of eligible veterans can apply to have up to 100% of their tuition charges and tuition-related fees to the University of Nebraska campuses, Nebraska state colleges, and Nebraska community colleges waived.
SCRA — The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act can postpone or suspend financial or civil obligations to prevent you from being taken advantage of while on active duty and away from home. Protection begins on the date of entering active duty and generally terminates within 30 to 90 days after discharge.
Transition Assistance Program — The Transition Assistance Program provides information, resources, and tools to service members and their loved ones to help prepare for the move from military to civilian life. Service members begin TAP one year prior to separation or two years prior to retiring
GI Bill — The GI Bill helps qualifying veterans and their family members get money to cover some or all the costs for school and training. You can also call 1-888-442-4551 for more information.
Yellow Ribbon Program — The Yellow Ribbon Program can help you pay for higher out-of-state, private school, or graduate school tuition that the Post 9/11 GI Bill doesn’t cover.