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Overview

Scholarships and interest-free loans to help you off-set the cost of your education goals.

Scholarships 
and Interest-Free Loans

We provide needs-based grants and interest-free loans to help Navy and Marine Corps families pursue higher education with less financial stress. Scholarships are awarded once per academic year. Interest-free loans are offered on a rolling basis. Applications for 2026-2027 will be accepted February 16th through midnight PST April 17, 2026.  

How it Works

Eligible students create an account to apply online here. 

Scholarships range from $500 to $3,000 and interest-free loans are available up to $4,000. Awards are determined by FAFSA Student Aid Index (SAI) and cost of attendance. Funds are provided directly to the institution to assist with tuition, books, and lodging. Recipients are required to apply each year and are encouraged to do so if they still meet the eligibility criteria. 

Education Interest-free Loans: 

Following the open application window, education loans may be available for eligible students who meet our financial-need threshold. Contact education@nmcrs.org for more information.  

Stay Informed: 

We encourage you to follow us on our social media channels to stay up to date for the 2026-27 application window and any relevant announcements. Email education@nmcrs.org or call Andrea Nevin at 703-517-5547 with any questions. 

Applicant Eligibility

  • Children of active duty, retired or qualifying deceased Sailors and Marines ● Must be under age 23 by September 30 of current academic year ● Surviving children of Sailors and Marines who passed on active duty or after retirement
  • Spouses of active duty or retired Sailors and Marines
  • Active duty Sailor or Marine enrolled in a MECEP/MECP program is eligible for the loan
  • Applicants Pursuing: • Career & Technical Education • Associates degrees • Bachelors degrees • Masters degrees

“This award has brought a real sense of relief and encouragement to me and my husband. As a military family living on one income, every bit of support goes a long way especially while I’m working toward my nursing degree. It helps lighten the financial load and reminds us that we’re not alone in this journey.”
 Dominique Stockdale, Navy Spouse

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