Savings Plans, Student Loans and Scholarships for Military Teens
With the many available scholarships, grants and other options for financial aid, paying for college doesn't have to be intimidating.
Zero Percent Student Loan Interest Relief Fact Sheet
MilTax: Tax Services for the Military
MilTax preparation and e-filing software is available mid-January through mid-October. Powered by an industry-leading tax service provider, it’s designed to address situations specific to the military. This easy-to-use, self-paced tax software walks you through a series of questions to help you complete and electronically file your federal return and up to three state tax forms. Calculations are 100% accurate – guaranteed by the software provider.
Higher Education Is Costly: Military Service Can Keep it Affordable
The cost of higher education and the thought of taking on student debt can be overwhelming. Perhaps you don’t think college is right for you now and want to wait. The military has options to make education affordable – whenever you choose to attend.
Four Steps to Buying a Car as a Service Member
Buying a car is a major purchase. There’s a lot to know – from sticker prices to auto loans to warranties. Avoid getting ripped off or buying more car than you need.
Voluntary Education Websites
Request Emergency Financial Assistance if Impacted by COVID-19
Service members and their families who have been affected financially as a result of travel restrictions, closures and other events associated with coronavirus disease 2019 can check with their service relief organization to see if emergency help is available
Support for Financial Stresses Caused by COVID-19
The coronavirus outbreak may affect many aspects of your military life, including financial readiness. If you and your family are experiencing challenges, the Department of Defense offers a number of services to help you take control and minimize financial distress.
Predatory Lending Warning Signs
Payday lending (sometimes called a "cash advance") is the practice of using a post-dated check or electronic checking account information as collateral for a short-term loan. To qualify, borrowers need only personal identification, a checking account and income from a job or government benefits, like Social Security or disability payments.
Expanded Credit Protections for Service Members and Their Families
The Military Lending Act protects military families like yours from wrongful loan practices.
11 Calculators to Help You Scope Out Your Personal Finances
Need Money for Higher Education?
Don’t think you can afford college? Think again. In addition to military tuition assistance and Department of Veterans Affairs education programs, numerous loans and opportunities are available to help you fund the next step in your education.
Taxes – Resources
Monitor Your Financial Health
Applying for a loan is a common first step toward buying a home, buying a car or going back to school. The application process itself can be stressful, and there’s nothing worse than hearing your loan application was denied. Even with a steady income and a good payment history, your loan application could be rejected because you already have too much debt.
Use These 10 Calculators to Answer Your Biggest Home Financing Questions
For Service Members – Benefits
Higher Education for Your Children – The Essentials
You want to support your child’s higher education goals. Military OneSource stands by your side with information and resources so you can support a child’s education. That, of course, includes paying for it. Military families have options when it comes to financing a child’s college education, including scholarships, Post-9/11 GI Bill® benefits, education grants, loans and college savings programs. Your kids’ goals are as important as your own, and Military OneSource has your back for planning and paying for this milestone.
Good Debt Versus Bad Debt
Learn the Warning Signs of ‘Military Scams’
Your military friend or family member serves our country with integrity and honor. Unfortunately, there are scammers out there who try to take advantage of that service to cheat them and you. You can help protect your service member against military scams by learning the warning signs of schemes that target those in the military community.