Allegany College of Maryland proudly welcomes members of the United States Military
and their dependents on our campus. It is our mission to assist with educational benefits
you’ve earned and provide the resources needed to attain your student goals. We strive
to provide the information you will need to steer through your educational journey.
To determine if you are eligible for VA educational benefits, please contact the VA
at 1.888.442.4551
If you need assistance with applying for your benefits, please reach out to Beth Nightengale at 301-784-5209.
Edward T. and Mary A. Conroy & Jean B. Cryor Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship benefits members of the following groups or their surviving dependents: disabled or deceased Veterans, Vietnam War POW/MIAs, disabled or deceased public safety employees and volunteers, and 9/11 victims. Click link below for specific eligibility requirements. The deadline for this scholarship is July 15th and applications should be turned into the Student Financial Aid Office at ACM. The award amount varies, depending on the amount of your cost of attendance and other financial aid resources.
Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant
If you are not eligible for a Federal Pell Grant, but your parent or guardian was a member of the U.S. Armed Forces and died as a result of service performed in Iraq or Afghanistan after 9/11/2001, you may be eligible for this grant. You must have been under 24 years old and enrolled in college, at least part-time, at the time of your parent's or guardian's death. This is a grant and does not have to be repaid. The grant award is equal to the Federal Pell Grant maximum award. See the Student Financial Aid Office for instructions on how to apply.
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