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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About this benefit
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 100% disabled at time of death. Spouses of POW/MIA veterans.
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
Contact your parish veterans service office to schedule appointment with a Veterans Assistance Counselor.
Verified against official source
Last checked 2026-05-05 against vetaffairs.la.gov. Always confirm current rates and rules with the Louisiana state agency before applying.
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