The Marine Gunnery Sergeant John David Fry Scholarship (Fry Scholarship) provides Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits to the children and surviving spouses of service members who died in the line of duty while on active duty after September 10, 2001. Eligible beneficiaries attending school may receive up to 36 months of benefits at the 100% level.
This benefit provides:
- Money for tuition (full in-state tuition costs at public schools and up to $27,120.05 (August 1, 2023 - July 31, 2024) per academic year for training at private or out-of-state schools)
- Money for housing
- Money for books and supplies
- Regular Army: Active Duty
- Regular Army: Retired
- Army National Guard: Active Duty Under Title 10 USC or Title 32 USC (Full-Time National Guard Duty)
- Army National Guard: State Active Duty
- Army National Guard: Drilling
- Army National Guard: Retired
- Army Reserve: Active Duty
- Army Reserve: Drilling
- Army Reserve: Retired
Benefit News
11/21/2024
How To Schedule an Appointment Using the MHS GENESIS Patient Portal
FALLS CHURCH, VA, November 21, 2024 - Navigating your healthcare appointments at military hospitals and clinics is convenient with the MHS GENESIS Patient Portal’s scheduling feature.
11/20/2024
TRICARE Now Covers Hearing Aids for Children of Military Retirees
FALLS CHURCH, VA, November 20, 2024 - If you’re a parent, you understand the important role hearing plays in your child’s overall health and well-being. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, hearing loss can limit a child’s ability to develop speech, language, and social skills. Early intervention and treatment of hearing loss is key to ensuring your child doesn’t miss any developmental milestones. If you’re a military retiree, there’s some good news from TRICARE.