SAVE ON COLLEGE STUDENT LOANS
VRNA Members will have access to a wide range of college-financing options through the Education Association Services of Student Resources. With the most competitive rates and repayment incentive programs in the industry, you'll find this organization a great resource for your college financing needs. Student Resources offers capped interest rates, interest rate reduction for electronic and on time payments and private/alternative loans for students who still have financial need after their Financial Aid has been received.
With the most competitive rates and repayment incentive programs in the industry, you'll find this organization a great resource for your college financing needs.
Here's how it works:
VRNA Members, their spouses, children and grandchildren are eligible. For the most current terms and an application, call VRNA Member Services, toll-free: 1-877-848-VRNA (8762).
$1,500 NO-COST
ACCIDENT INSURANCE
As part of your VRNA Membership, you will be provided with $1,500 of Accidental Death Insurance for one full year. There is no cost or obligation associated with this insurance. It is strictly a membership benefit which is underwritten by Veterans Life, a nationwide insurance company dedicated exclusively to making affordable insurance available to U.S. Veterans and their families. Founded in 1981, Veterans Life is rated "A, Excellent" for financial stability and operating performance by the A.M. Best Company, the industry's leading independent insurance analyst.
Here's how it works:
NO ACTION REQUIRED. Veterans Life Insurance Company has provided your proof of insurance (Certificate of Coverage) with your Membership Kit. For claim information call VRNA Member Services, 1-877-848-VRNA (8762).
SCHOLARSHIPS FOR
VRNA FAMILY MEMBERS
Meet this year's scholarship recipients!
The Veterans Resource Network Association is grounded in a belief in the values of higher education ... giving back to our Members ... promoting recognition of the indelible mark our Veterans have left on all Americans.
Toward those ends, the Veterans Resource Network Association contributes a percentage of annual membership dues to the VRNA Scholarship Program.
Scholarships for 2-year and 4-year colleges are open to the children and grandchildren of VRNA Members. Each year the Veterans Resource Network Association will award a number of scholarships based on an essay competition. The subject of the essay will be on a "Veterans topic" and the winners will be determined by Scholarship Management Services, an independent company VRNA has retained to manage the program. The submission deadline will be in the spring for scholarships awarded for the following fall semester.
All scholarship information, including the annual essay topic, deadline and submission instructions will be posted on the VRNA Web site.
Here's how it works:
Call VRNA Member Services, 1-877-848-VRNA (8762), for a scholarship application, or download the pdf version here.
SAVE ON PRE-NEED FUNERAL
MERCHANDISE PLANNING SERVICES
As a VRNA Member, you have access to 50-70% savings on funeral merchandise including caskets, burial vaults, cremation urns and cemetery memorials through Celestial Burial Case. Along with these valuable savings, VRNA Members have the option of selecting unique service-related caskets. VRNA, along with Celestial, offers two models with the VRNA logo as well as a variety of other models, including elegant Armed Forces theme caskets. With these customized designs, Veterans and their family members have the opportunity to honor the Veteran in a way that meaningfully reflects the very personal importance of the Veteran's service experience. And in addition, spouses of VRNA members are entitled to a 10% discount on available non-logo merchandise.
Celestial has been providing advance and immediate funeral merchandise planning to Veterans and their families since 1996. To learn how Celestial can help you and your family with advance planning, time-of-need arrangements, and personalized service, contact VRNA.
Here's how it works:
Call VRNA Member Services, toll-free at 1-877-848-VRNA (8762) for information regarding the VRNA/Celestial program. In the event of an emergency, an immediate need, or a no-cost consultation, you may call Celestial directly (toll-free) at 1-888-825-6333 and your needs will be promptly addressed. Celestial Burial Case answers calls 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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CDS AND MONEY MARKET ACCOUNTS:
Preferred CD and Money Market Deposit Account Rates for VRNA members: A solid savings and investment plan is founded on the principles of diversity, security, and performance. The VRNA is pleased to provide CD and Money Market Deposit accounts through MBNA America® Bank N.A. The VRNA CD has consistently ranked among the best nationwide. And the VRNA Money Market has outperformed most money funds, as well as other bank money market and savings accounts, year after year. Additionally, these accounts come with FDIC insurance up to $100,000 per depositor.
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LOW RATE HOME MORTGAGES AND REFINANCING:
The "Welcome Home" Mortgage Program from Wachovia Corporate Mortgage can save members up to $500 on closing costs! Member enjoy special offers like fixed rate mortgages, VA home loans and competitive interest rates. Call 1-866-530-3102 and mention code #94-736 to receive your special VRNA rates.
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