Posted on Jun 17, 2024

Can my child get tuition waiver at state colleges if I have only 10% disability rating?

SGT Engy Anderson

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Posted 6 mo ago

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SSG Roger Ayscue

Posted 6 mo ago

Contact the Veterans Service Officer at your local county government. They are in the VA loop, but the county employs them to be your advocate and know what you are eligible for. I went in to see mine and it changed my life. My county's VSO improved my family's quality of life through her knowledge and understanding. All they can say is no, what do you have to lose? Remember, the County VSO has a vested interest in ensuring they take care of you because that is what the county pays them to do.

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Posted 6 mo ago

SGT Engy Anderson The link below has information that might help. The VA education benefits phone number is [login to see] , M-F 8:00 am to 07:00 pm Eastern Time

https://www.va.gov/education/about-gi-bill-benefits/post-9-11/

Post-9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33) | Veterans Affairs

The Post-9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33) helps you pay for school or job training. If you’ve served on active duty after September 10, 2001, you may qualify for the Post-9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33). Find out if you can get this education benefit.

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SGT Engy Anderson

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Thanks! I already used my GI Bill but I'll check into it again.
I was actually inquiring about State education benefits for dependents of disabled veterans.

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SGT Engy Anderson - The link below may put you on the path to find out your state benefits. Good luck.

https://www.legion.org/education/statebenefits

Veterans Education Benefits by State | The American Legion

Most states offer assistance to veterans and servicemembers Several states offer veterans education benefits and programs of their own, in addition, or as an alternative, to federal GI Bill benefits. In some states, tuition waivers, scholarships or grants are offered for those who do not qualify for federal help, or to fill in gaps where federal help leaves off. In other states, assistance is provided to augment the federal benefits. See a...

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MSG Paul Weller

Posted 6 mo ago

I retired with 21yrs and never used my GI Bill or 911 bill(Forgot the name). I tried to transfer my GI Bill to my step daughter but was told I had to extend for 4 more years.... I already had an approved retirement. I wish they would let me give it to my Step-Daughter

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SGT Engy Anderson

6 mo

Sorry that happened to you. I wish they would make the process easier.
I'm actually not asking about the GI Bill.
I was told that some states will waive tuition to children of Veterans with 10% or more disability but I haven't been able to find any definitive information about that specific situation.

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Can my child get tuition waiver at state colleges if I have only 10% disability rating?

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