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Benefits for Family Members

Benefits for Family Members

Spouses and dependent children of service members and veterans may be eligible for educational support programs. Service members who have Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits may transfer the benefit to eligible family members if they meet the transfer criteria. The transfer must be completed while the service member is still on active duty. To learn more about who qualifies and how to transfer benefits, visit the Transfer of Entitlement section of the GI Bill website.

Survivors and dependents of a service member:

VA survivors and dependent children are offered specific educational benefits. Dependent children who have been covered by CHAMPVA or TRICARE may retain their coverage as enrolled college student. Visit the TRICARE website and review the college students section of the page to find out if you're eligible for an extension. If you are covered by CHAMPVA benefits, you can learn more about eligibility for coverage with school enrollment by visiting their fact sheet. The registrar's office at your school can assist you with enrollment verification processes for your school.

The Michigan Children of Veterans Tuition Grant provides undergraduate tuition assistance to the child of a veteran who died while on active federal duty or who has been awarded a total and permanent disability rating from VA. The grant is administered by the Michigan Department of Treasury. Call 888-447-2687 for more information.

In some instances, spouses and dependents of veterans can utilize GI Bill® benefits for their own education. This information will help you learn more about options available and see if you or someone in your family may qualify.

  • Children of Veterans Tuition Grant

     

    The Children of Veterans Tuition Grant provides undergraduate tuition assistance to the child of a veteran who died while on active federal duty or who has been awarded a total and permanent disability rating from VA. The grant is administered by the Michigan Department of Treasury. Call 888-447-2687 for more information.

    Read more about the Children of Veterans Tuition Grant

     

  • Dependents Educational Assistance

     

    DEA provides education and training opportunities to eligible dependents of certain veterans. The program offers up to 45 months of education benefits. These benefits may be used for degree and certificate programs, apprenticeships, on-the-job training, and even correspondence courses. If you are a spouse, you may take a correspondence course. Remedial, deficiency and refresher courses may be approved under certain circumstances.

    Read more about Dependents Educational Assistance

     

  • Transfer of Post-9/11 GI Bill® Benefits to Dependents

     

    The transferability option under the Post 9/11 GI Bill® allows service members to transfer unused benefits to their spouses or dependent children.

    Read more about Transfer of Post-9/11 GI Bill® Benefits to Dependents

     

  • Folds of Honor

     

    Folds of Honor supports the education of spouses and children of our disabled or deceased service members. This support includes private schools, approved tutoring services for school-aged children, and post-secondary scholarships for spouses or college-aged dependent children.
     
    Read more on the Folds of Honor website.

     

  • Children of Fallen Patriots

     

    The Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation provides college scholarships and educational counseling to military children who have lost a parent in the line of duty. 
     
    For more information, visit the Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation website.

     

  • Fisher House Heroes Legacy Scholarship

     

    The Fisher House Heroes' Legacy Scholarships program honors all who have died or have become disabled through their active military service since September 11, 2001. The program is open to children of deceased or permanently disabled veterans with specific application criteria.
     
    For more information, visit the Fisher House website.