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NMCRS Education Assistance Program

Benefit overview

The Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society Education Assistance Program provides financial assistance to eligible Navy and Marine Corps families by providing scholarships and no-interest loans. Awards are provided based on an applicant’s financial need. Scholarships range from $500 to $3,000, and interest-free loans are available for up to $4,000 per academic year. This assistance can be used to pay for tuition, books, fees, room and board.

You may be eligible for a scholarship or loan through NMCRS if you are a child (under age 23) of an active duty, retired or deceased sailor or Marine; a spouse of an active duty or retired sailor or Marine; or an active-duty sailor or Marine enrolled in a Marine Corps Enlisted Commissioning Education Program/Medical Enlisted Commissioning Program loan-only program.

How this benefit helps

This benefit helps Navy and Marine Corps families by providing scholarships and no-interest loans to help pay for their education.

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Apply for Educational Assistance through NMCRS

The NMCRS Educational Assistance Program can provide scholarships and no-interest loans to help pay for an eligible Navy or Marine Corps family member’s education.

How to access this benefit

More information on this benefit can be found through your local NMCRS Office.

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