Interested in going back to school? In this economy, many people are considering it. If you are a dependent of a military veteran, you too may be eligible for VA education benefits, which allows for military scholarships for dependents of veterans who have served at least 36 months since Sept. 11, 2001. These programs were especially created for those married to a veteran. It's a great way to get the education and training you need for a meaningful career without piling up mountains of student loans.

To qualify for military scholarships for dependents, you must be at least 18 and plan to attend a school within the US. Those who qualify therefore are eligible for up to $6,000 in scholarships to be applied to the school of your choice. In addition, your veteran spouse can also give up his or her VA education benefits and apply them to you, further cutting down the cost of school. The VA GI Bill provides for 100 percent paid tuition to the most expensive public school in the state you will be attending college.

The free $10,000 military scholarships for dependents are some of the easiest VA education benefits to apply for. You can register on the web by filling out a short form with contact information. Online websites easily spell out the process, making signing up for VA education benefits about as easy as opening a Facebook account. Once you've been registered, you will be entered ins a free monthly drawing in which you might win a scholarship. Of course, you can also use these scholarships along with other scholarships to further drive down the cost of tuition.

However, any dependent must be enrolled in the Defense Eligibility Enrollment Reporting System to be eligible for military scholarships for dependents. It's a way of ensuring you comply with the rules of the law.

The program is available to all dependents of a military veteran, whether that be a spouse, son or daughter. It's a way of the country saying thanks for a job well done. Like the original GI Bill after World War II, the bill is designed to provide veterans and their families with that step after service to allow access to a meaningful career. You can apply for a scholarship if your spouse is planning to use VA education benefits themselves, or you can have those benefits transferred to you if your spouse wishes. Military scholarships for dependents are sending a whole new generation to school in thanks for their family's great service to our country.