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Children of Veterans Tuition Grant

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Children of Veterans Tuition Grant

The Children of Veterans Tuition Grant provides undergraduate tuition assistance to students who are the natural or adopted child of a qualified Michigan veteran that has died or become totally and permanently disabled due to a service-connected illness or injury, or missing in action (MIA), as a result of military service.

Eligibility

Veteran must:

  • Have been a legal resident of Michigan immediately before entering military service and did not later reside outside of Michigan for more than two years; or the veteran must have established legal residency in Michigan after entering military service.
  • Have been killed in action or died from another cause while serving in a war or war condition in which the United States of America was or is participating; or,
  • Have died or became totally and permanently disabled as a result of a service-connected illness or injury as determined by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; or,
  • Have been totally and permanently disabled as a result of a service-connected illness or injury prior to death and has now died; or,
  • Be listed as Missing in Action (MIA) in a foreign country as determined by the U.S. government.

Student must:

  • Complete an initial application (one time only).
  • Be the natural or adopted child of qualifying Michigan veteran.
  • Be older than 16 and less than 26 years of age.
  • Not have been convicted of a felony involving an assault, physical injury, or death.
  • File a current-year Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) (required annually).
  • Not be in default on a Federal student loan.
  • Be a Michigan resident for 12 months prior to program application.
    • If you are a dependent student, the contributor(s) on your FAFSA must also be a Michigan resident.
    • This will be confirmed based on your FAFSA.
  • Be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or approved refugee.
  • Possess a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent.
  • Be an undergraduate student.
  • Enroll at least half-time at a participating institution.
  • Be an undergraduate student.
  • Have a minimum cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 2.25.
  • Meet institution’s Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) policy.

Application Process

An application is required and can be completed through the MiSSG Student Portal

  • 2024-25 Application Deadline: July 15, 2025
  • 2025-26 Application will become available January 1, 2025

In addition to the CVTG application, the following documents must also be submitted:

  • Applicant’s (child’s) birth certificate (must list parents’ names).
  • Veteran’s discharge certificate or separation document (DD Form 214).
  • Veteran’s death certificate or casualty report (if applicable).
  • Proof of total and permanent disability or death due to service-incurred causes.
 

Awards are based on the first Michigan college choice listed on the FAFSA. Students are responsible for notifying MI Student Aid of a change in their college choice. This can be done through the MiSSG Student Portal or by calling 888-447-2687.

Renewal Requirements

In addition to the initial eligibility requirements, to renew, a student must:

  • File a current year Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
  • Maintain Michigan residency.
  • Be an undergraduate student.
  • Enroll at least half-time at a participating institution.
  • Have a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 2.25.
  • Meet institution’s Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP).

Program Limits

Undergraduate students may receive scholarship assistance for up to four academic years or a total of up to $11,200; or they have reached age 26 (whichever comes first). Future awards are subject to available and approved funding.

Participating Institutions

Michigan public degree-granting community college, public university; or Michigan private or independent, degree-granting non-profit institution.

Award Amount

Awards are for an academic year with the amount determined by the student’s enrollment status.

  • Full-time students can receive up to a maximum of $2,800 per academic year (up to $1,400 per semester).
  • Three-quarter time students can receive up to a maximum of $2,100 per academic year (up to $1,050 per semester).
  • Half-time students can receive up to a maximum of $1,400 per academic year (up to $700 per semester); or an amount equal to all of the student’s eligible tuition in that academic year, whichever is less.

    Additional Resources

    Public Act 248 of 2005