Children of Veterans Tuition Grant

Scholarship Description

The program is designed to provide undergraduate tuition assistance to certain children older than 16 and less than 26 years of age who have been Michigan residents for the 12 months prior to application.

Veteran must:

• Have been killed in action or died from another cause while serving in a war or war condition in which the United States of America was or is participating; or,
• Have died or became totally and permanently disabled as a result of a service-connected illness or injury as determined by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; or,
• Have been totally and permanently disabled as a result of a service-connected illness or injury prior to death and has now died; or,
• Be listed as Missing in Action (MIA) in a foreign country as determined by the U.S. government.

Student must:

• Enroll at least half-time.
• Be a Michigan resident for one year prior to program application.
• Be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or approved refugee.
• Not have been convicted of a felony involving an assault, physical injury, or death.
• For renewal, maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.25.
• For renewal, must meet institution’s Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) policy.
• Not be in default on a Federal student loan.

Eligibility Requirements

• Aged between 16 and 26 years old
• Served in any military service
• Special military service requirements
• Type of institution award is open to: four-year college
• Award is available to U.S. citizens

Application Requirements

• Application form required

How To Apply

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