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Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veteran Affairs - Educational Gratuity Program

1 Garrison Road, Fort Indiantown Gap, Annville, PA 17003

Veteranâs eligibility criteria: * Died in service during a period of war or armed conflict or, * A veteran who has: An honorable discharge from the U.S. military * Served during established war service dates as determined by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. **The following decorations can also be used to establish wartime service: Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal or Navy Expeditionary Medal * Veteran must have a 100% permanent and total service-connected disability rating by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Childâs eligibility criteria: * Must be between the ages of 16 and 23, living within the Commonwealth five years prior to application and must attend a school within the Commonwealth. * Applicant must have a financial need.
Monday through Friday, 8:15am to 4:30pm
https://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/veterans_benefits/11386/disabled_benefits/567417

Contact the County Veterans Affairs Director in the county you reside to apply for this program.

Services provided free of charge.

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Description

Educational Gratuity program provides financial assistance to children of honorably discharged veterans who have service-connected disabilities and served during a period of war or armed conflict or children of veterans who die or died in service during a period of war or armed conflict. Payment will not exceed $500.00 per term or semester per qualified child to each approved educational institution upon submission by that approved educational institution of proof of matriculation of the applicant. Educational gratuity payments are paid directly to the Educational Institution and may not be made for longer than 4 scholastic years.

Providing organization

Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veteran Affairs

Provides resources and assistance to Pennsylvania's one million veterans and their families, and provides care for aging and disabled veterans. Also prepares and deploys the Pennsylvania National Guard for worldwide combat and combat support operations and provides trained personnel to state and local authorities in times of natural disaster or civil strife. Provides financial assistance, in the form of grants, to eligible Pennsylvania service members and their eligible family members through the Pennsylvania Military Family Relief Assistance Program (PA MFRAP). Offers its veterans six extended care facilities throughout the state. The level of care provided includes personal care, skilled nursing care, domicilliary care, and dementia care. These facilities offer qualified veterans and their spouses dedicated, superior care.