Financial Aid for Military Students, Veterans, & Families

Cadets in the ROTC program are given the opportunity to have a significant portion of their education paid for through scholarships. If eligible, the scholarship program has numerous benefits for cadets including room and board, a monthly stipend, and more.

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The Mundy Endowed Scholarship Fund will match the amount students receive from the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation, up to $5,000 per year for four years.

In order to receive the scholarship match, you must first apply and receive the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation award.

If you received the award, please contact Widener's veteran's service department for next steps.

Widener alumnus Mr. Tom Bown and his wife Bonnie Bown have offered this generous opportunity that ensures a Widener education is not one more sacrifice the children of our military have to make.

The Marine Corp Scholarship Foundation is the nation’s oldest and largest provider of need-based scholarships to military children, with particular attention given to those whose parent has been killed or wounded in combat, or who have demonstrated financial need.

The Montgomery GI Bill ® is available to those who enlist in the U.S. Armed Forces as active duty or selected reserve members.

• The Montgomery GI Active Duty Program, sometimes known as Chapter 30, provides education benefits to veterans and service members who have completed at least two years of active duty service
• The Montgomery GI Selected Reserve Program provides education and training benefits to eligible members of the Selected Reserve, including the Army Reserve, Navy Reserve, Air Force Reserve, Marine Corps Reserve, and Coast Guard Reserve, as well as the Army National Guard and the Air National Guard

The Post 9-11 GI Bill is available for veterans with active-duty service after September 11, 2001, and also offers a living allowance, money for books, and the option to transfer education benefits that are not used to the spouse or children.

Widener University also participates in the Yellow Ribbon program, an agreement with the VA to fund tuition and fee expenses that exceed the tuition and fee amounts payable under the Post 9-11 GI Bill®.

The Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance (Chapter 35) program provides education and training opportunities to eligible dependents and survivors of certain veterans. Eligible individuals are veterans’ and service members’ dependents and surviving spouses who have been found eligible by the Regional Processing Office.

The Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment program provides services to eligible service members and veterans with service-connected disabilities to help them prepare for, obtain, and maintain suitable employment or achieve independence in daily living. Widener is in contact with each students Chapter 31 counselor at the VA to retain funds for tuition, fees, books, and supplies.