College Education Resources
Through special scholarships to support union leaders, college scholarships and other higher education services, the Union Plus Education Service helps union members and their children attend college and build upon their education.
For union families, it's more than just learning - it's investing in their future.
At right: David Mizzoni, IAFF, 2008 Union Plus Scholarship winner
BENEFITS LINKS
Scholarships for Union Families
Apply for the Union Plus College Scholarship with cash awards ranging from $500 to $4,000 for undergraduate and graduate students.
Union members and their children are eligible for Union Plus Scholarships.
Deadline: All applications must be postmarked by January 31, 2009.
Scholarships for Union Activists & Leaders
Union Leaders of the Future Scholarship: Embracing its mission to support a stronger labor movement, Union Plus designed this scholarship to help more women and people of color become union leaders.
Click here to receive email notification when the '09 application is available.
Deadline to apply: May 30, 2009.
Planning to Attend College? Start Here!
From career assessments to completing college admission forms, the Union Plus College Planner site can help.
How to Afford College for Your Family
- Speak directly with a Union Plus Financial Aid Counselor by calling 1-877-881-1022. All calls are answered in the United States by AFSMCE union members.
- Apply for scholarships.
- Purchase textbooks through Powell’s Bookstore.
- Use planning tools and resources at the Union Plus College Planning Site.
Financial Aid
- Tips for completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
- Speak directly with a Union Plus Financial Aid Counselor by calling 1-877-881-1022 (24 hours a day/7 days a week).
Unionized Online Bookstore
Visit a union-organized online bookstore on the Web where members can get new and used textbooks and other reading materials at a reasonable price. Ten percent of the sales are donated to the Powell's worker's pension fund.
Congratulations 2008 Scholarship Winners
Brandon Maeda, SIU
