Dependent Tuition Assistance Program (POW/MIA/Deceased or Disabled Guard Members)
Tuition plus on-campus room and board at Colorado public institutions for natural children of POW/MIA service members or deceased/permanently disabled Colorado National Guard members.
At a glance
- Benefit type
- Education & Training — Colorado
- Who it's for
- Survivors, Dependents
- VA rating needed
- No rating requirement
- Estimated value
- Tuition plus room and board at Colorado public institutions
- Where it applies
- Colorado
- Last verified
- May 12, 2026
What is Dependent Tuition Assistance Program (POW/MIA/Deceased or Disabled Guard Members)?
Dependent Tuition Assistance Program (POW/MIA/Deceased or Disabled Guard Members) is a Colorado education & training benefit for survivors, dependents. Tuition plus on-campus room and board at Colorado public institutions for natural children of POW/MIA service members or deceased/permanently disabled Colorado National Guard members. The listed value is Tuition plus room and board at Colorado public institutions.
Who qualifies
- Through veteran sponsor (any rating)
- Colorado residency
Who is eligible
Eligibility
Natural children (born or conceived of the qualifying parent) of service members declared POW or MIA, OR children of Colorado National Guard members killed or permanently disabled while on state active duty or authorized training duty. Must enroll in DTAP before age 24, maintain a minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA, and complete the FAFSA annually. Application window is March 1 through June 30 each year.
What Dependent Tuition Assistance Program (POW/MIA/Deceased or Disabled Guard Members) covers
Covers
Tuition plus on-campus room and board at Colorado public institutions for an undergraduate program leading to a first baccalaureate degree or certificate of completion.
How to apply for Dependent Tuition Assistance Program (POW/MIA/Deceased or Disabled Guard Members)
How to apply
Administered by the Colorado Department of Higher Education (CDHE) as the Dependent Tuition Assistance Program (DTAP). Contact: DTAP.Mailbox@dhe.state.co.us.
Verified information & sources
Last verified: May 12, 2026
Official source: cdhe.colorado.gov
Compiled and fact-checked against the official source linked above. Benefit rules and dollar amounts change over time — always confirm current details at the official source before applying. A county Veterans Service Officer (VSO) is a free, accredited advocate who can review your eligibility and help you file at no cost.
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Other Colorado Education & Training
Colorado National Guard State Tuition Waiver Program
Up to 100% of tuition at Colorado state institutions for current National Guard members.
Up to 100% tuition waiver
In-State Tuition for Veterans and Dependents
In-state tuition rates at Colorado public colleges and universities for veterans and military dependents regardless of residency.
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