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.
At a glance
- Benefit type
- Education & Training — Indiana
- Who it's for
- Dependents
- VA rating needed
- 10% or higher
- Estimated value
- Up to $40,000+
- Where it applies
- Indiana
- Last verified
- May 12, 2026
What is Tuition and Fee Exemption for Children of Disabled Veterans?
Tuition and Fee Exemption for Children of Disabled Veterans is a Indiana education & training benefit for dependents. Up to 100% tuition exemption at Indiana public colleges for children of veterans with service-connected disability. Veteran sponsor needs 10%+ VA rating. The listed value is Up to $40,000+.
Who qualifies
- Veteran sponsor needs 10%+ VA rating
- Honorable discharge required
- Indiana residency
Who is eligible
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.
What Tuition and Fee Exemption for Children of Disabled Veterans covers
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 for Tuition and Fee Exemption for Children of Disabled Veterans
How to apply
Apply via ScholarTrack.
Verified information & sources
Last verified: May 12, 2026
Official source: in.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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