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Through a unique program offered by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Palmer College of Chiropractic is making it possible for eligible U.S. veterans enrolled or about to enroll at any of Palmer’s three campuses to have up to 100 percent of their out-of-pocket tuition and fees associated with education programs covered for a one-year period. Known as the Yellow Ribbon GI Education Enhancement Program, the plan covers all undergraduate and graduate tuition not already provided for by the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008.

As a provision of the bill, the Yellow Ribbon Program allows U.S. degree-granting institutions to enter into an agreement with the VA to fund tuition expenses that exceed the highest public in-state undergraduate tuition rate. Each participating institution can contribute up to 50 percent of those expenses and the VA will match the same amount as the institution.

Starting Aug. 1, 2011, qualifying veterans who are current or incoming students at one of Palmer’s campuses will be able to apply to the Yellow Ribbon Program on a first-come, first-served basis. Those accepted will have their tuition costs covered for one year, beginning with the fall 2011 term.

The Yellow Ribbon Program is one of several ways Palmer College is supporting U.S. veterans and military personnel. At its clinics, active-duty military personnel, qualified veterans and their families are given free chiropractic care. Palmer also provides its senior-level interns an opportunity to work with a staff chiropractor located in a Department of Defense or Veterans Affairs hospital.

Current or prospective Palmer students interested in applying to the Yellow Ribbon Program should contact:
Mindy Leahy, Registrar’s Office, Davenport Campus - (563) 884-5647, mindy.leahy@palmer.edu
Brenda Alvarez, Financial Planning, West Campus - (408) 944-6023, brenda.alvarez@palmer.edu
Jaclyn McKay, Student Administrative Services, Florida Campus - (386) 763-2667, jaclyn.mckay@palmer.edu

The Council of College and Military Educators (CCME) is pleased to offer $1000 scholarships each year to United States Service members and spouses of Service members who are working towards the completion of higher education degrees.

All applicants must submit the CCME Military Personnel Scholarship Application or the CCME Military Spouse Scholarship Application.

The deadline for the scholarship applications is 1 November 2011.

The Eligibility Requirements are as follows:

CCME Joe King Scholarship (5 awards)
Applicants must:

• be a uniformed service member (active, reserves, guard)
  

• be currently enrolled in an educational program at regional or national accredited institution and is a member institution of CCME
  

• have a minimum of 12 or more hours (units) with a cumulative 2.0 GPA (undergraduate); minimum 12 or more hours (units) with a cumulative 3.0 GPA (graduate)
  

• submit an unofficial college or university transcript
  

• submit two (2) letters of recommendation to be completed by persons unrelated to applicant, who will attest to their motivation, character, integrity and educational pursuit. (example, ESO, academic or faculty advisor)

CCME Spouse Scholarship (5 awards)
Applicants must:

• be a uniformed services spouse (active duty, reserve, guard)
  

• be currently enrolled in an educational program in a regional or nationally accredited institution and is a member institution of CCME
  

• have a minimum of 12 or more hours (units) with a cumulative 2.0 GPA (undergraduate); minimum 12 or more hours (units) with a cumulative 3.0 GPA (graduate)
  

• submit an unofficial college or university transcript
  

• submit two (2) letters of recommendation to be completed by persons unrelated to applicant, who will attest to their motivation, character, integrity and educational pursuit. (example, ESO, academic or faculty advisor)
  

Essays will be judged on written content and writing skills, and should not be more than 300 words in length. Applications that are incomplete or are from individuals that do not qualify will not be considered.

National Association of Institutions for Military Education Services

On behalf of NAIMES (National Association of Institutions for Military Education Services), the application period for the 2011 NAIMES Student Spotlight Award (SSA) program is 18 APR-2 SEP 2011.

The NAIMES SSA award is a $1,200 cash award given to a person in each of three categories. Please click here for all the details.

Please feel free to contact Ms. Cheri Arfsten, SSA Committee Chair and Director of Military & Veterans Programs for Pikes Peak Community College, with any questions you may have. Her phone number is: 719-502-3054 and her email address is: cheri.arfsten@ppcc.edu.