Armed Forces and Public Safety Officer Dependent Scholarship
Full tuition and fees, up to $750/semester for books, and housing/subsistence for dependents of veterans killed in action, totally and permanently disabled, or MIA/POW.
State BenefitIdahoEducation & Training
Verified September 30, 2026 against nextsteps.idaho.gov
At a glance
- Benefit type
- Education & Training — Idaho
- Who it's for
- Spouses, Survivors, Dependents
- VA rating needed
- No rating requirement
- Estimated value
- Full tuition + fees + books + housing (36 months total)
- Where it applies
- Idaho
- Last verified
- September 30, 2026
What is Armed Forces and Public Safety Officer Dependent Scholarship?
Armed Forces and Public Safety Officer Dependent Scholarship is a Idaho education & training benefit for spouses, survivors, dependents. Full tuition and fees, up to $750/semester for books, and housing/subsistence for dependents of veterans killed in action, totally and permanently disabled, or MIA/POW. The listed value is Full tuition + fees + books + housing (36 months total).
Who qualifies
- Spouses
- Survivors
- Dependents
- Through veteran sponsor (any rating)
- Idaho residency
Who is eligible
Eligibility
Idaho resident who graduated from an Idaho high school (or homeschool/GED/HSE equivalent earned in Idaho). Must be a child or spouse of a military member whose parent/spouse was an Idaho resident at entry into service and who was killed in action, died of service-related injuries, is MIA/POW, or is totally and permanently disabled (as determined by the Social Security Administration). Qualifying event must have occurred in the line of duty while deployed to armed conflict, and on or after January 1, 1975.
What Armed Forces and Public Safety Officer Dependent Scholarship covers
Covers
Waiver of tuition and fees, up to $750 per semester for books, plus on-campus housing and subsistence at eligible Idaho institutions.
Duration
Benefits may not exceed a total of thirty-six (36) months or four (4) nine-month periods. Use must begin within nineteen (19) years after achieving a high school diploma or equivalent, or within ten (10) years after the event giving rise to eligibility, whichever is longer.
How to apply for Armed Forces and Public Safety Officer Dependent Scholarship
How to apply
Apply through the Idaho State Board of Education (Next Steps Idaho). Contact: Joy Miller, joy.miller@osbe.idaho.gov.
Verified information & sources
- Last verified
- September 30, 2026
- Official source
- nextsteps.idaho.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.
How VetUnlock verifies benefitsFrequently asked questions about Armed Forces and Public Safety Officer Dependent Scholarship
Who qualifies for Armed Forces and Public Safety Officer Dependent Scholarship?
Armed Forces and Public Safety Officer Dependent Scholarship is for Spouses, Survivors, Dependents; Through veteran sponsor (any rating); idaho residency. See the eligibility details on this page and confirm with the official source before applying.
How much is Armed Forces and Public Safety Officer Dependent Scholarship worth?
The listed value is Full tuition + fees + books + housing (36 months total). Amounts can change — confirm the current figure at the official source linked on this page.
How do I apply for Armed Forces and Public Safety Officer Dependent 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 Armed Forces and Public Safety Officer Dependent 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 Idaho Education & Training
- In-State Tuition for VeteransSeveral thousand dollars per yearResident (in-state) tuition classification at Idaho public colleges and universities for qualifying service members, veterans, and dependents (per Idaho Code 33-3717B).
- Idaho National Guard State Education Assistance Program (SEAP)Up to $8,000/yearUp to $8,000 per State Fiscal Year for tuition and fees at Idaho institutions for active Idaho National Guard members.