Germany gives free college. Can US GIs and dependents get free college or does SOFA prevent this?

SSgt GG-15 RET Jim Lint — Sun, 10 Apr 2016 17:35:24 -0400

From 2010 to 2012, the number of American students enrolling in German universities increased by almost 10 percent, says the IIE.
In 2012, there were more than 4,000 American students pursuing undergraduate, master's and doctoral degrees in Germany. http://m.learningenglish.voanews.com/a/more-us-students-choose-college-overseas/3268673.html

More US Students Choose College Overseas

The Institute of International Education, or IIE, says that the number of U.S. students pursuing college degrees in Western Europe increased by about 5 percent from 2010 to 2012. In the 2011-2012 school year, there were 46,571 U.S. students enrolled in degree programs in 14 countries.

Response by Capt Daniel Goodman made Apr 10 at 2016 6:26 PM

Capt Daniel Goodman — Sun, 10 Apr 2016 18:26:41 -0400

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Response by Capt Daniel Goodman made Apr 10 at 2016 6:27 PM

Capt Daniel Goodman — Sun, 10 Apr 2016 18:27:58 -0400

I had heard many the German schools being free also sevl other euro countries are evidently doing similar things prompting the drive here now for free community colleges that I'd also read of as well.

Response by SN Jennifer M. made May 10 at 2016 9:02 AM

SN Jennifer M. — Tue, 10 May 2016 09:02:33 -0400

It would not be against SOFA. The student does I believe has to have I think between 30-60 hours to transfer.