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Find similar grantsPostsecondary Education Scholarships for Veteran's Dependents is sponsored by Department of Education. To provide eligible veteran's dependent undergraduate postsecondary students with non-need based grant assistance to help meet educational expenses. This listing is currently active.
Program number: 84. 408. Last updated on 2024-11-13.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: The student must be an eligible veteran’s dependent whose parent or guardian was a member of the Armed Forces of the United States and died as a result of performing military service in Iraq or Afghanistan after September 11, 2001. At the time of the parent or guardian’s death, the student was less than 24 years of age or enrolled at an institution of higher education. The applicants must be U.S. citizens or eligible noncitizens and have a high school diploma, or a GED. Applicants must apply annually using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). To be eligible, the applicant must meet all IAS Grant eligibility requirements, and must not have a Federal Pell Grant eligible Expected Family Contribution (EFC). Eligible applicant types include: Public nonprofit institution/organization (includes institutions of higher education and hospitals), Individual/Family, Specialized group (e.g. health professionals, students, veterans), Private nonprofit institution/organization (includes institutions of higher education and hospitals). Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Yes — Postsecondary Education Scholarships for Veteran's Dependents is offered by Department of Education and this listing comes from SAM.gov, an official U.S. federal source. Federal applications generally require registrations (for example SAM.gov or an agency submission portal), so allow extra lead time.
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