Shorten the search process by determining what category the individual is classified under. The Financial Aid Finder website explains that military dependents are classified according to their parent's current military status: active duty, retired or deceased. Once the status of the dependent is known then the search process can be be more specific.
Determine what funds are available for the individual based on his classification. The GI Bill website explains that for active duty or retired military dependents, the parent can transfer the GI Bill funds over to the college-aged dependent. The GI Bill is worth up to $40,000 over the course of a four-year degree at any university or college. For dependents of deceased or injured military service members, one of the main funds is the Dependents Educational Assistance (DEA) program. The program offers 100 percent tuition assistance for dependents whose parent was killed or permanently disabled as a result of military service.
Visit the Military website in order to locate the wide selection of assistance programs that are available. The website explains that once funding is located the process of applying for assistance is relatively straightforward. The forms will ask for specific information that supports the individual's military dependent status, ranging from personal information such as name, date of birth and Social Security number to time in service or grade.
Research available assistance programs, grants and scholarships. There are a variety of funds available, including government, state and private educational assistance programs such as American Legion Temporary Financial Assistance, Military One Source and the USAREC.
Contact the specific funding program in order to complete the application process. Once the program reviews and accepts your paperwork, the program assists the individual in applying the funding to the selected university or college.