Title 29 Dependent Tuition Exemption
Tuition and fee exemption at Louisiana public colleges for dependents of veterans with 90%+ disability or who died of service-connected causes.
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Verified May 12, 2026 against vetaffairs.la.gov
At a glance
- Benefit type
- Education & Training — Louisiana
- Who it's for
- Spouses, Survivors, Dependents
- VA rating needed
- 90% or higher
- Estimated value
- $5,000-$12,000+/year
- Where it applies
- Louisiana
- Last verified
- May 12, 2026
What is Title 29 Dependent Tuition Exemption?
Title 29 Dependent Tuition Exemption is a Louisiana education & training benefit for spouses, survivors, dependents. Tuition and fee exemption at Louisiana public colleges for dependents of veterans with 90%+ disability or who died of service-connected causes. Veteran sponsor needs 90%+ VA rating. The listed value is $5,000-$12,000+/year.
Who qualifies
- Spouses
- Survivors
- Dependents
- Veteran sponsor needs 90%+ VA rating
- Louisiana residency
Who is eligible
Eligibility
Children (ages 16-25) of living veterans with 90%+ service-connected disability rating (or rated Individual Unemployability); veteran must be Louisiana resident. Surviving spouse and children of deceased veterans who died of service-connected causes or were rated 90% to 100% service-connected disabled before death. Spouses of POW/MIA veterans.
What Title 29 Dependent Tuition Exemption covers
Duration
4 years of schooling to be completed in not more than 5 years, or until the student reaches age 25.
Covers
Exemption from tuition, matriculation, registration, laboratory, athletic, medical, and other school-imposed fees at Louisiana state-supported colleges. Does NOT cover room and board, books, or supplies.
How to apply for Title 29 Dependent Tuition Exemption
How to apply
Contact your parish veterans service office to schedule appointment with a Veterans Assistance Counselor.
Verified information & sources
- Last verified
- May 12, 2026
- Official source
- vetaffairs.la.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 Title 29 Dependent Tuition Exemption
Who qualifies for Title 29 Dependent Tuition Exemption?
Title 29 Dependent Tuition Exemption is for Spouses, Survivors, Dependents; Veteran sponsor needs 90%+ VA rating; louisiana residency. See the eligibility details on this page and confirm with the official source before applying.
What VA disability rating do I need for Title 29 Dependent Tuition Exemption?
Veteran sponsor needs 90%+ VA rating.
How much is Title 29 Dependent Tuition Exemption worth?
The listed value is $5,000-$12,000+/year. Amounts can change — confirm the current figure at the official source linked on this page.
How do I apply for Title 29 Dependent Tuition Exemption?
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 Title 29 Dependent Tuition Exemption?
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.