Tuition and Fee Exemption for Children of Disabled Veterans
Up to 100% tuition exemption at Indiana public colleges for children of veterans with service-connected disability.
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About this benefit
Eligibility
Child of a veteran with a service-connected disability (or who died of service-connected causes). For veterans who enlisted before July 1, 2011: child receives 100% tuition exemption. For veterans who enlisted on or after July 1, 2011: if the parent has an 80% or higher VA disability rating the child receives 100% exemption; otherwise the exemption equals 20% plus the veteran's VA disability percentage (e.g., 50% rating = 70% exemption). Child must be an Indiana resident, complete FAFSA, and enroll at an Indiana public college/university (or up to $5,000/year at a private nonprofit Indiana institution for HS class 2023+). Veteran parent must have honorable discharge.
Covers
Up to 100% of tuition and regularly assessed fees at the undergraduate resident rate for up to 124 credit hours over 8 academic years.
How to apply
Apply via ScholarTrack.
Verified against official source
Last checked 2026-05-05 against www.in.gov. Always confirm current rates and rules with the Indiana state agency before applying.
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