Honor The Sacrifice.
Since 2008, No Greater Sacrifice has committed $30M+ to provide debt-free education for the children of America's bravest.
“Thanks to NGS, I'm able to pursue my education without the burden of debt. The people at NGS have been there for me every step of the way.”
Since 2008, NGS has stood with the families of the fallen and wounded.
A Scholar. A mentor. A debt-free degree.
We calculate exactly what's left after every other source of aid and fund it — from enrollment to graduation — so no Scholar carries debt because of a parent's sacrifice. Then we pair every Scholar with a dedicated mentor until the diploma is in their hands.
International Studies and Chinese Studies
University of Memphis · Class of 2022
Krista McSwain graduated from the University of Memphis in December, 2022, earning a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies and a Bachelor of Arts in Chinese Studies, with minors in Legal Studies and Liberal Arts.
Mathematics
North Carolina State University · Class of 2021
Thank you so much for supporting me through my entire college career. It is tremendously appreciated!
Nursing
Western Carolina University · Class of 2021
Isabella Taft graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Western Carolina University in May 2021. She graduated with honors and accepted a position as an Intensive Care Nurse starting in July. She shared that completing nursing school during COVID was not easy, but in the same vein of resilience as so many No Greater Sacrifice scholars, Isabella thrived. Due to being in a rural area, most hospitals were not accepting students, so she had to drive further to complete her clinical hours. With the transition to online classes, she had to take her hotspot to a parkway and complete her classes outside.
Music Technology
Temple University · Class of 2020
Ryan Phongphachone graduated in May 2020 with a Bachelor of Science in Music Technology from Temple University and is pursuing a career as an audio engineer and musician.
Professional Flight
Purdue University · Class of 2018
Jonathan Masson graduated from Purdue University in May 2018, with a Bachelor of Science in Professional Flight and a Minor in Organizational Leadership. He is now a U.S. Army Apache pilot.
Health Sciences
Florida Gulf Coast University
Gracie Burgess is a sophomore at Florida Gulf Coast University Bachelor’s Degree in Health Sciences and a Minor in Marketing. After graduation she plans to move to Orlando to obtain a Master’s degree in Athletic Training, and hopes to become a WWE Athletic Trainer. She graduated high school in 2020 with a 4.67 GPA, all honors classes, and 19 college credits. She currently writes with her school’s newspaper, Eagle News, and teaches at a dance studio. She also volunteers with Home Base, a non-profit that helps veterans stay in shape physically and mentally.
For military families
Your child's future is our mission.
Lost a parent to service since 9/11, or living with severe service-connected disability? Your child may qualify.
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Ninety-five cents of every dollar reaches the mission — funding tuition, mentorship, and coaching for the children of the fallen and wounded.
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Fund The Gap.
95 cents of every dollar goes directly to the mission. Your gift funds the gap — the unmet cost of a degree that other aid leaves behind — for the children of our nation's fallen and severely wounded Service members.