States Offering Free Tuition to Veterans and Their Dependents

Here is a list of States that have recognized the sacrifices of Veterans and their families, by providing Veterans and/or their dependents free college tuition. Unless otherwise stated assume that the free tuition applies only to Public schools.

 

As always, please be sure to check the references for full details and any applicable restrictions. Often States require the Veteran and/or their dependents be residents of the State for X years to be eligible.

 

NOTES:

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• This list is for State's offering FREE (entire) tuition, not States that may offer partial grants or scholarships.

• For Veterans who have been rated Permanent & Total, each of of your dependents (spouse and children 18-26 years old) are eligible for Dependents’ Educational Assistance (DEA). This is a monthly stipend benefit of ~$1,200 if they are full time.

• Benefits specific to National Guard members and their dependents are NOT included in this list.

 

Legend

'PT' = Permanent & Total '100%' = Combined Total Rating of 100% 'TDIU' = Total Disability Individual Unemployability '≥X' = Combined Total Rating greater or equal to X% 'KIA' = Killed in Action 'SD' = Veteran died from a Service Connected disability 'NSD' = Veteran died from a Non or Service Connected disability 'POW' = Former Prisoner of War 'PH' = Purple Heart 'MH' = Congressional Medal of Honor 'Vet' = Honorarily discharged Veteran. Periods of service may apply '-' = Not Applicable