Scholarships for Dependents of Disabled Veterans
Posted on May 1, 2014 by bob in Financial
The Alabama G.I. Dependents’ Scholarship program provides free tuition, textbooks and instructional fees at any state-supported institution of higher learning, college or university to qualified dependents of eligible disabled veterans. A recent rules change eliminates the requirement that a veteran must have served during a wartime period or under extra-hazardous conditions.
Beginning in the fall 2014 semester, dependents of eligible peace-time veterans may now qualify to participate in the program if all other qualifications are met. Dependents previously denied education benefits based solely on the veterans’ peace-time service dates must reapply by Aug. 1, 2015, to receive the full benefit.
Also beginning in the fall 2014 semester, the program will cover only undergraduate level courses at the in-state tuition rate. Students presently enrolled in the program will not have any change in their benefits.
Interested veterans, or their family members, should visit their county veterans’ service office, or call 334-242-5077 for more information.
