Alabama G.I. Dependents' Scholarship Program
The Alabama Department of Veterans' Affairs offers financial assistance to eligible dependents child, stepchild, spouse, or unmarried widower) of disabled veterans (living or deceased who were permanent civilian residents of Alabama prior to entry into military service. Special consideration is given to dependents of permanently and totally disabled veterans who are bona fide residents or were prior to their death. Other benefits may be available to eligible dependents of former prisoners of war (POWs), those declared missing in action (MIAs), and those who died in service.
Maximum educational benefits include free tuition and required textbooks, excluding non-credit and/or remedial courses, for five (5) standard academic years or a prescribed technical course at any state-supported junior or community college, university, or technical school. Only certain fees are covered. Students approved for this benefit after July 31, 2017 are required to have a FAFSA application on file.
Dependent children must file an application prior to age 26 (may be extended to age 30 in certain cases). A spouse or widow(er) does not have a filing deadline or age limitation. For more information and application procedures, students should contact the nearest Veterans' Affairs Office located in each county or write the Alabama G.I. Dependents' Scholarship Program at P.O. Box 1509, Montgomery, AL 36102-1509.