Children and Spouses of Deceased or Disabled Veterans Scholarship
Scholarship covering tuition and fees at Florida public institutions for dependents of 100% disabled or deceased veterans.
State BenefitFloridaEducation & Training
Verified May 12, 2026 against floridastudentfinancialaidsg.org
At a glance
- Benefit type
- Education & Training — Florida
- Who it's for
- Spouses, Survivors, Dependents
- VA rating needed
- 100% or higher
- Where it applies
- Florida
- Last verified
- May 12, 2026
What is Children and Spouses of Deceased or Disabled Veterans Scholarship?
Children and Spouses of Deceased or Disabled Veterans Scholarship is a Florida education & training benefit for spouses, survivors, dependents. Scholarship covering tuition and fees at Florida public institutions for dependents of 100% disabled or deceased veterans. Veteran sponsor needs 100%+ VA rating.
Who qualifies
- Spouses
- Survivors
- Dependents
- Veteran sponsor needs 100%+ VA rating
- Florida residency
Who is eligible
Eligibility
Dependent children and spouses of: (a) veterans who died from a service-connected disability sustained on active duty, (b) veterans rated 100% permanent and total service-connected disabled, or (c) service members classified as MIA/POW. Note: paths (a) and (c) do not require a 100% rating.
Children must be ages 16-22 and initially eligible before their 23rd birthday. Spouse of disabled veteran must have been married 1+ years and is only eligible during the duration of the marriage. Spouse of deceased veteran must be un-remarried and apply within 5 years of veteran's death. Veteran must have Florida listed as official home of record in DEERS.
What Children and Spouses of Deceased or Disabled Veterans Scholarship covers
Covers
Scholarship covering tuition and fees at Florida public postsecondary institutions. Award covers 110% of required hours (private school awards capped at public-equivalent). Awards not currently available for summer term.
How to apply for Children and Spouses of Deceased or Disabled Veterans Scholarship
How to apply
Submit a completed Florida Financial Aid Application (FFAA) by April 1 for priority consideration. Contact: Office of Student Financial Assistance, 888-827-2004.
Verified information & sources
- Last verified
- May 12, 2026
- Official source
- floridastudentfinancialaidsg.org
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.
How VetUnlock verifies benefitsFrequently asked questions about Children and Spouses of Deceased or Disabled Veterans Scholarship
Who qualifies for Children and Spouses of Deceased or Disabled Veterans Scholarship?
Children and Spouses of Deceased or Disabled Veterans Scholarship is for Spouses, Survivors, Dependents; Veteran sponsor needs 100%+ VA rating; florida residency. See the eligibility details on this page and confirm with the official source before applying.
What VA disability rating do I need for Children and Spouses of Deceased or Disabled Veterans Scholarship?
Veteran sponsor needs 100%+ VA rating.
How do I apply for Children and Spouses of Deceased or Disabled Veterans Scholarship?
Apply through the official source linked on this page. A county Veterans Service Officer (VSO) can review your eligibility and help you file at no cost.
Where can I verify Children and Spouses of Deceased or Disabled Veterans Scholarship?
Benefit rules and dollar amounts change, so always confirm current details at the official source linked on this page. A free, accredited county or state Veterans Service Officer (VSO) can also verify your eligibility and help you apply.
Other Florida Education & Training
- Congressman C.W. Bill Young Veteran Tuition Waiver$10,000-$20,000+ per year savingsIn-state tuition rates (waiver of out-of-state fee differential) at all Florida public colleges and universities for honorably discharged veterans.
- Purple Heart Recipients Tuition WaiverFull undergraduate tuition waiver (110% cap)Waiver of undergraduate tuition at Florida public institutions for Purple Heart recipients (capped at 110% of required hours for the program of study).