Spouse Tuition Aid Program
The Spouse Tuition Aid Program (STAP) awards spouses of Marines who are stationed overseas up to:
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$1,500 for a vocational certificate or undergraduate courses each academic year.
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$1,750 for graduate courses each academic year.
Highlights
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For undergraduate students, get up to $300 each term, up to $1,500 each academic year.
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For graduate students, get up to $350 each term, up to $1,750 each academic year.
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Spouses do not need to be enrolled full time to be eligible.
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The program will pay up to half of a spouse's tuition.
Eligibility
Spouses must meet the two requirements below to be eligible. If you are elgible, AllMilitary.com can help you find schools where you can use Spouse Tuition Aid.
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They must be living with their Marine spouse overseas.
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They must be enrolled in an on-base educational program.
Awards are based on financial need.
Apply
To apply, contact the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) office nearest your base. Offices are located in:
- Guam, Marianas Islands
- Guantanamo Bay, Cuba
- London, U.K.
- Naples, Italy
- Okinawa, Japan
- Roosevelt Roads, Ceiba, Puerto Rico
- Rota, Spain
- Sigonella, Italy
- Yokosuk, Japan
