saveDepartment of Veterans Affairs Tuition Exemption
Sponsored by: Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs
Applicant must be a child (16 to 25 years of age) or surviving spouse (who has not remarried) of a deceased member of the U.S. armed forces who died in service in the line of duty or from a wartime service-connected disability after discharge, a 90% disabled member or 100% disabled member, including 100% due to individual unemployability, (rated by the U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs), a POW, or MIA. The deceased war veteran must have been a Louisiana resident for at least two years prior to child's enrollment in school. Applicant must be enrolled full-time at a Louisiana state-supported college, university, or trade/vocational school.
FAQ
| Application Deadline | None |
|---|---|
| Scholarship, Grant, Fellowship or Contest | Tuition Waiver |
| Number of Applications | 100 |
| Percentage Granted | 30% |
| Award Coverage | Full Tuition |
| Awarded every year? | yes |
| Renewable? Renewable if recipient maintains academic standards and full-time enrollment. |
yes |
| Must be repaid? | no |
| Required to attend a specific school? | no |
