Spectrum News: Wright State launches scholarship for active-duty military members

A new undergraduate scholarship at Wright State University is aiming to reduce the financial burden of active-duty military members, activated Guard members and reservists.

The Active Duty Military Undergraduate Scholarship pays tuition costs for tuition assistance-approved courses which are not covered by Military Tuition Assistance for up to $5,000 and 18 credit hours per year. The scholarship is calculated and awarded after tuition assistance is applied.

The university also offers a WPAFB Graduate School Scholarship which provides up to $6,000 annually to base employees, reservists and their family members.

“We are committed to removing financial barriers to education for the military community. Whether through the new undergraduate scholarship for active-duty members or the WPAFB Graduate School Scholarship, Wright State ensures that airmen, reservists, base personnel and their families have the resources to pursue their academic and professional goals,” said Jason Anderson, a retired Air Force colonel and executive director of Wright State’s Center for Civics, Culture and Workforce Development. “These efforts help strengthen the critical workforce pipeline that supports the Department of Defense — and we are honored to be part of that mission.”

Military-affiliated students receive several benefits through the university’s collaboration with WPAFB, including:

• Flexible scheduling and online learning options
• Credit for prior military training and experience
• Priority registration
• A strong support network of military-connected peers and staff

Dakota Flood, a nursing major and parent of three children under 8-years-old, is one member in the 88th Communications Squadron at WPAFB already benefiting from the new scholarship.

“While I’m fortunate to have Military Tuition Assistance to help with my college expenses, it doesn’t fully cover the cost of attending a university like Wright State,” said Flood in a news release. “The Active Duty Military Undergraduate Scholarship is a tremendous gift that bridges that gap. Thanks to this scholarship, I can dedicate my personal finances to supporting my children, knowing my educational goals are within reach.”

Fellow member Nick Traxler, an electrical engineering major who also has three children, is another member benefiting from the new funding.

“While I am grateful for Air Force Tuition Assistance, it only goes so far,” said Trexler. “The Active Duty Military Undergraduate Scholarship allows me to better focus on my education at Wright State without worrying about how to take care of my family.”

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