Financial Counselor Fellowship

March 04, 2013 | Kate

Does the upcoming spring make you start thinking about a fresh new start?  Are you a financial geek like me?  Do you like helping people?  You might be just the right candidate for the FINRA … [Read more...]

Spouse Scholarship Applications Closing Soon

January 16, 2013 | Kate

If you are planning to apply  for the National Military Family Association (NMFA) Joanne Holbrook Patton Military Spouse Scholarship for 2013, make sure you are moving quickly on your application. … [Read more...]

Air Force Aid Society Education Grants, Scholarships & Loans

December 21, 2012 | Kate

The Air Force Aid Society (AFAS) is currently accepting applications for its 2013-2014 Henry H. Arnold Educational Grant Program.  These grants are for $2,000 per year, not a bad sum, and are … [Read more...]

Financial Counseling Fellowship Applications Open

March 02, 2012 | Kate

Each year, The Association for Financial Counseling and Planning Education® (AFCPE®) in association with the National Military Family Association and the FINRA Investor Education Foundation offers … [Read more...]

Spouse Scholarship Deadline Tomorrow

January 30, 2012 | Kate

Don't forget, the last day to apply for the Joanne Holbrook Patton Military Spouse Scholarship is tomorrow, 31 January 2012.  This program is administered by the National Military Family Association … [Read more...]

Military Spouse Scholarship Applications Open Now

December 01, 2011 | Kate

Each year, the National Military Family Association (NMFA) awards many scholarships to military spouses through it's Joanne Holbrook Patton Scholarship program.  The application period for 2012 … [Read more...]

MyCAA Not Changing, Just Not Used

November 17, 2011 | Kate

Yesterday, I  reported that the Senate Armed Services Committee had cut $120 million from MyCAA, the largest military spouse scholarship program.  Now that more details have been uncovered, it seems … [Read more...]

Senate Committee Agrees to Cut MyCAA

November 16, 2011 | Kate

UPDATE:  Good news, bad news.  As more information becomes available, it seems that the cuts to MyCAA spending are NOT because of cuts to the program, but rather because fewer spouses are using … [Read more...]

Military Spouse Scholarship for Medical Fields

March 22, 2011 | Kate

I've just heard about an exciting and generous new scholarship being offered by Operation Homefront and the Women's Self Worth Foundation.  It is called the Saban Military Wife Educational … [Read more...]

Military Spouse Fellowship Applications Open

March 02, 2011 | Kate

The National Military Family Association (NMFA), together with the Association for Financial Counseling and Planning Education (AFCPE) has announced the opening of applications for the 2011 FINRA … [Read more...]

Military Spouse Scholarship

January 29, 2011 | Kate

Monday, 31 January is the deadline to apply for the National Military Family Association's (NMFA) Joanne Holbrook Patton Military Spouse Scholarship.  The Patton Scholarship is available to all … [Read more...]

Military Spouse Scholarship Apps Being Accepted Now

December 15, 2010 | Kate

It is that time again - time to submit your applications for the Joanne Holbrook Patton Military Spouse Scholarship that is offered through the National Military Family Association (NMFA).  The … [Read more...]

1 November 2010 Military Report

November 03, 2010 | Kate

From the Military.com mothership, the 1 November 2010 Military Report brings the following financial news: Applebee's Salutes Veterans - Once again this Veterans Day, Thursday, Nov. 11, Applebee's … [Read more...]

New MyCAA Program Reopens

October 26, 2010 | Kate

The new MyCAA program reopened yesterday.  I am sure the system is swamped (I can't find out because I'm no longer eligible.)  If you are at all interested in this fantastic program, I suggest that … [Read more...]