Support, Resources, and Activities for Military Families
Many student veterans who come to South Dakota Mines also need resources and support for spouses and dependents. The Veterans Resource Center (VRC) at South Dakota Mines is here to assist in a variety of ways.
Transferred Post 9-11 GI Bill (Chapter 33) or Survivor and Dependent (Chapter 35) apply for benefits at VA.gov and provide Certificate of Eligibility to veteranscert@sdsmt.edu. Visit Veterans Certification for more information.
Military Spouse Website and Magazine: Militaryspouse.com
Moving Resources for Veterans and Military Families
The following website contains a comprehensive listing of resources to help your next military move/relocation go as smoothly as possible:
https://www.thepromove.com/
Scholarship Coaching (assistance with searches/applications), Resume/Cover Letter Writing
Contact the South Dakota Mines Scholarship Coach, Hilary Eaton:
Hilary.Eaton@sdsmt.edu
Examples of Scholarships for Military Spouses and Dependents
- AFCEA Educational Foundation Scholarships:
https://www.afcea.org/war-veterans
- Veterans United Foundation Scholarships:
www.veteransunited.com/about/scholarships
- Air Force Aid Society:
www.afas.org/education-grants
- American Legion Legacy Scholarship:
www.legion.org/scholarships/legacy
- AMVETS National Scholarships:
www.amvets.org/scholarships/
- Thanks USA Scholarships:
www.thanksusa.org/apply.html
- Fisher House Foundation:
militaryscholar.org/sfmc/apply.html
- National Military Family Association:
www.militaryfamily.org/spouses-scholarships/
- Army Emergency Relief:
https://www.armyemergencyrelief.org/scholarships/
- Folds of Honor:
scholarships.foldsofhonor.org/prequalify
- Military Commanders' Scholarship Fund:
sms.scholarsapply.org/militarycommanders/
- Pat Tillman Foundation:
pattillmanfoundation.org/apply-to-be-a-scholar/
- Examples of Scholarships for Women: AAUW, Zonta International, Army Women's Foundation, Microsoft, SR Education Group, Soroptimist International, Glamour Magazine, Women in Defense, Linda Lael Miller, Talbot's, Jeanette Rankin Foundation, Women's
Memorial Foundation, VIP Women in Technology, Educational Foundation for Women in Accounting (EFWA), Executive Women's Golf Association (EWGA), Society of Women Engineers (SWE), National Center for Women in Technology, Girl Scouts of the USA,
American Agri-Women, Assn. for Women in Mathematics (AWM), Vanguard Women in Information Technology, Google Anita Borg, Sony Online Entertainment, Assn. for Women in Aviation. Find more on
Scholarships for Women at our
WiSE website.
Black Hills Area Rental Options
Candlewood Apartments
4404 Candlewood Place, Rapid City, SD 57702
(605) 343-0526
www.candlewood-apts.com/
Canyon Lakes Apartments
3741 Canyon Lake Drive, Rapid City, SD 57702
(605) 496-0979
www.apartmentguide.com/apartments/South-Dakota/Rapid-City/Canyon-Lakes-Apartments/176983/
Carriage Green Estates
4205 Elm Street, Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 496-7198
www.apartmentguide.com/apartments/South-Dakota/Rapid-City/Carriage-Green-Estates/47900/
Clock Tower Gardens
614 Sheridan Lake Road, Rapid City, SD 57702
(605) 348-8232
www.clocktowersd.com//
Fairway Hills Apartments
3800 Fairway Hills Drive, Rapid City, SD 57702
(605) 394-5050 or 923-8726
www.fairwayhills.com/
Founders Park Village
1301 Village Drive, Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-3310
www.foundersparkvillage.com/
Harmony Heights
1819 Harmony Heights Lane, Rapid City, SD 57702
(605) 716-6000
www.4harmonyheights.com/
Homestead Garden Apartments
4801 Homestead Street, Rapid City, SD 57703
(605) 716-6200
https://www.homesteadgardenliving.com
Pointe West Apartments
3945 Pointe West Place, Rapid City, SD 57702
(605) 496-0981 or 348-6190
www.apartmentguide.com/apartments/South-Dakota/Rapid-City/Pointe-West-Apartments/176984/
Childcare Resources in the Black Hills
The Daycare Resource Connection (large listing of childcare/daycare providers and other resources):
www.daycareresource.com/southdakotarapidcity.html
South Dakota Department of Social Services (comprehensive listing of childcare and other family resources):
www.dss.sd.gov/childcare/ or phone (605) 773-3165
Care.com Childcare and After-School Care Resource Directory:
www.care.com/day-care/rapid-city-sd
Upcoming Events
- VA Black Hills Health Care System Patient Advocate in the VRC: every 3rd Wednesday from 11 AM until 2 PM (students and family members are welcome to stop by to receive information and have questions answered)
- Veteran's Club Community Service Activities and Events (spouses and families welcome): dates ongoing - see posting in VRC