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Military Spouse Tara Yonce has big dreams, and with a full-tuition scholarship, she can finally begin her dream of finishing her college degree.

The benefit is that Yonce has traveled and lived in different parts of the country through her moves. "I have always loved the outdoors, and we are very lucky to have been stationed in some truly beautiful places," Yonce said. She said it made a big difference knowing how the military works, and that she and her family often have little control. "I wasn't in for very long due to the 2012 government shutdown, but it really did make me grow up and realize how important higher education was." Visit our about SNHU page to learn more about our mission, accreditations, leadership team, national recognitions and awards. As a Native American, she sees how underrepresented indigenous people are in historic spaces in this country and wants to work with the National Park Services to help change that. "Tara Yonce is a military spouse with a true vision for her future. Higher education has always been her plan — it was just a matter of timing and cost. However, Billy isn’t the only family member to have served in the Air Force. The university awards a full-tuition scholarship, to earn a degree online, at each event. Tara Yonce has big dreams, and getting her college degree is only the beginning. "Like anyone that applies for competitive jobs, not only having the job experience matters but the education behind it also," Yonce said.