SPECIAL NOTICE TO APPLICANTS The Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society has had a very busy year in 2007, with an increase in emergency loan and grant activity, both in the number of clients and dollars disbursed.  Society program costs have increased with implementation of the Combat Casualty Visiting Nurse Program, the evacuation debit card initiative and the new Quick Assist Loan (QAL) Program.  Combat Casualty Assistance is up for the third year in a row. As a cost saving effort, the Society has temporarily restricted the Travers Program to a loan-only program.  Although the scholarships will not be available for the 2008-2009 academic year, we encourage you to apply for a Travers Loan.  Once the QAL Program is up and running, the Society hopes to be able to restore the scholarship portion of the Travers Program. We regret any inconvenience this has caused you and encourage you to pursue other avenues and resources for scholarships.  Some of those opportunities are available on the page listing those Education Programs not administered by the Society. Named after the Society’s 11th President, the Vice Admiral E. P. Travers Loan Program (Travers Program) provides need-based financial assistance for full-time undergraduate students. The Travers Program is provided to: Children of Active Duty Sailors and Marines (including Reservists while on active duty over 90 days), Children of Retired Sailors and Marines, and Spouses of Active Duty Sailors and Marines. A Travers Interest Free Loan can provide sponsors of an eligible student with a loan ranging from $500 up to $3,000 (for an academic year).  Service Members who take out a Travers Loan must arrange to repay the loan within 24 months by allotment of pay.  The minimum loan amount is $500, and the minimum monthly payment of $50. The Vice Admiral Travers Loan Program is closed for academic year 2008-2009.  The Program will open for academic year 2009-2010 in mid-October 2008. Deadline: March 1 Contact Information If you have questions, call the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society’s Education Division at (703) 696-4960 or DSN: 426-4960, or e-mail us at education@hq.nmcrs.org. Our mailing address is: NMCRS Education Division 875 North Randolph Street, Suite 225 Arlington VA 22203-1977 Our hours are 8:15 AM to 4:15 PM, Eastern Time This page last updated on 26 March 2008 Return to the "Education Programs" page