The $2,296,638 Heroes at Home DOL/DOD Military Spouse initiative fund offers spouses of active duty military personnel at Fort Benning $6,000 over a two-year period.
The money is to enable them to complete post-secondary education at two-year community and technical colleges statewide.
“I applaud the strength shown by military spouses in times of war and peace,” Governor Sonny Perdue said of the program. “It is my hope that we are able to show our true appreciation for these heroes at home by aiding them in the advancement of their education and their careers,” Perdue said, according to a statement released by the Govenor's Office Wednesday.Some 2,400 spouses at Ft. Benning are expected to be eligible for these grants.
More information on the program is available here and here.
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