Surviving Spouse/Dependent Tuition Waiver
Full waiver of undergraduate tuition, fees, and on-campus room and board for spouses and dependents of service members killed in line of duty.
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Apply directly through the official Alaska agency.
About this benefit
Eligibility
Spouse or dependent child of a bona fide Alaska resident who was a member of the armed services and died in the line of duty, or listed by DOD as POW or MIA. Must be enrolled as a student in good standing at a state-supported institution.
Covers
Full waiver of undergraduate tuition, fees, and on-campus room and board at University of Alaska system schools.
Estimated value
Potentially $40,000-$80,000+ for a full undergraduate education.
How to apply
Contact Student Accounts at the specific University of Alaska campus.
Verified against official source
Last checked 2026-05-06 against veterans.alaska.gov. Always confirm current rates and rules with the Alaska state agency before applying.
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