Holly Trisch, a civil engineer, educator, and entrepreneur, shares how adaptability and resilience have shaped her career and identity as a military spouse.
Scholarship Award Presented to Military Spouse and Nurse
Military spouse and nurse Claire Buda was awarded a $5,000 scholarship to advance her career in healthcare.
NMFA Year in Review
2024 has highlighted the strength and unity of our community as we advance our mission to serve and support military families.
More Than A Spouse: Scholarship Recipient and Caregiver on a Mission to See More Families Thrive
Army spouse Kimberly Perez’s resilience, perseverance, mental agility, and commitment to her family drove her to reach her goals even when faced with challenges.
More Than A Spouse: Turning a Dream into a Doctorate
“I have always worked as a civilian veterinarian on military installations. I never had the desire to work in a full civilian clinic, and I wanted to give back to my community and help the military.”
How to Use the GI Bill as a Dependent
Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits can be transferred to spouses or dependent children after meeting certain eligibility requirements.
Military Spouse Scholarships at UMGC
UMGC provides 10 scholarships for up to $1,500 each, exclusively through NMFA to spouses of active-duty, Reservist, and/or National Guard servicemembers.
Pillars of Strength Scholarship for Caregivers at UMGC
University of Maryland Global Campus (formerly UMUC) is proud to offer full ride scholarship opportunities, at both the undergraduate and graduate level, for caregivers of our nation’s service members and veterans who become wounded, injured or ill in the line-of-duty on-or-after September 11, 2001.
Career and Education: A Military Spouse Edition
We’ve gathered our best resources for you to feel confident, prepared, and supported in making your professional dreams a reality.













