State Veterans Benefits (State-Specific Example: Pennsylvania Act 66 - Educational Gratuity Program)

State Government (e.g., Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs)

Amount: $Varies (up to $500 per semester)
Deadline: Rolling
Level: undergraduate
Renewable: Yes

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About

Pennsylvania's Educational Gratuity Program provides financial assistance to children of honorably discharged veterans who have specified service-connected disabilities or who died in service during a period of war or armed conflict.

Eligibility

  • Citizenship: US
  • GPA: NA
  • Demographic: military-child
  • Pennsylvania resident, child of a Pennsylvania veteran who died or was permanently disabled as a result of service (certain criteria apply)
  • Must be between 16 and 23 years of age, attending a Pennsylvania institution

Required Materials

  • Application form
  • Proof of PA residency
  • Proof of veteran's service/disability/death
  • Proof of relationship

Timeline

Applications accepted year-round. Contact your county's Director of Veterans Affairs for assistance.

Tips

This program has very specific eligibility criteria related to the veteran's service and disability/death. Work closely with your county's Director of Veterans Affairs.