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Enrollment Deadline - April 8, 2024
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The Edith Nourse Rogers Science Technology Engineering Math (STEM) Scholarship allows some eligible Veterans and dependents in high-demand fields to extend their Post-9/11 GI Bill or Fry Scholarship benefits. Read below to find out if you’re eligible for up to 9 months (or $30,000) of added benefits and how to apply.
You must be enrolled, or in the final pre-enrollment stages in CIAT’s BACIS (Applied Bachelor Degree in Computer Information Systems) to apply for the VA STEM Scholarship.
Additionally, all of these must be true. You:
Even if you meet the above criteria, the Rogers STEM scholarship is not guaranteed.
Priority is given to Veterans and Fry Scholars who:
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You can apply online right now. The online application should take you about 15 minutes to complete.
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Your CIAT VA Certifying Official will evaluate your complete military benefits and tuition obligations for the program you have selected.
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You must be enrolled, or in the final pre-enrollment stages in CIAT’s BACIS (Applied Bachelor Degree in Computer Information Systems) to apply for the VA STEM Scholarship.
The VA typically makes a decision about each scholarship within 30 days. Scholarships are awarded on a monthly basis. Keep an eye on official written letters from the VA, sent to your home address on file if more information is needed.
If the VA approves your application, you’ll get a Certificate of Eligibility (COE) in the mail. This is also called a decision letter. Please provide a copy of this document to your CIAT VA Certifying Official so that we can apply your benefits extension toward your upcoming tuition payments.
If you are not approved, you’ll get a denial letter in the mail.
If we approve your application, you’ll get a GI Bill® extension of up to 9 months (or $30,000, whichever comes first).
The Chapter 33 rates for private or foreign schools apply to the STEM scholarship as well. We update these rates each academic year.
No. You can’t use the Yellow Ribbon Program with this scholarship.
No. You can’t transfer these benefits to dependents.
Reach out today and one of our knowledgeable Admissions Advisors will be happy to answer any questions you have about CIAT.
CIAT has been awarded top ranking status two years running in Intelligent.com’s Best Cybersecurity Program review, highlighted as “Best For Industry Certifications”. Evaluated based on curriculum quality, graduation rate, reputation, and post-graduate employment.
EC Council, the world's largest cybersecurity technical certification organization, awarded CIAT the Circle of Excellence Award two years in a row for our Certified Ethical Hacker certification training courses and career-ready curriculum.
We believe you deserve an education worthy of your service. CIAT welcomes military veterans, active duty service members, and spouses using the Post 9/11 GI Bill®, Veteran Readiness & Employment (VR&E), Active Duty Tuition Assistance, and MyCAA.
We have high standards and we believe you should too. CIAT has proudly earned accreditation from the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training (ACCET) listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency.
CIAT has been awarded top ranking status in Intelligent.com’s Best Cybersecurity Program review, highlighted as “Best For Industry Certifications”. Evaluated based on curriculum quality, graduation rate, reputation, and post-graduate employment.
EC Council, the world's largest cybersecurity technical certification organization, awarded CIAT the Circle of Excellence Award two years in a row for our Certified Ethical Hacker certification training courses and career-ready curriculum.
We believe you deserve an education worthy of your service. CIAT welcomes military veterans, active duty service members, and spouses using the Post 9/11 GI Bill®, Veteran Readiness & Employment (VR&E), Active Duty Tuition Assistance, and MyCAA.
We have high standards and we believe you should too. CIAT has proudly earned accreditation from the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training (ACCET) listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency.
Questions about whether this program is right for you? We’ll help match you with the best program to meet your career goals.
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