Named after the Society’s 11th President, the Vice Admiral E. P. Travers Loan Program (Travers Program) provides need based financial assistance for full-time undergraduate students. The Travers Program is provided to: Children of Active Duty Sailors and Marines (including Reservists while on active duty over 90 days), Children of Retired Sailors and Marines, and Spouses of Active Duty Sailors and Marines residing within the 50 United States. The Travers Interest Free Loan can provide sponsors of eligible students with a loan ranging from $500 up to $3,000 (for an academic year).  Service members who take out a Travers Loan must arrange to repay the loan within 24 months by allotment of pay.  The minimum loan amount is $500, and the minimum monthly payment of $50. The Travers application package is provided here, by selection the below button, as a .PDF file.  It can be opened, completed and printed with Adobe Acrobat.  If you don't have Adobe Acrobat, it is available free from the Adobe web site. Make sure you read all pages of the application package carefully. [.PDF - 111 kB] Note: This form can now be filled out on your computer. Information on how to do this is available from our "Form Help" page. Deadline: March 1 Contact Information If you have questions, call the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society’s Education Division at (703) 696-4960 or DSN: 426-4960, or e-mail us at education@nmcrs.org. Our mailing address is: NMCRS Education Division 875 North Randolph Street, Suite 225 Arlington VA 22203-1977 Our hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Eastern Time This page last updated on 3 October 2009 Return to the "Education Programs" page