Disabled Veteran Patriot Scholarship Program
Tuition assistance at Mississippi institutions for spouses and dependents of disabled veterans (40%+).
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About this benefit
Eligibility tiers
- Spouse/un-remarried widow(er) of 100% P&T disabled veteran: 5 academic years (10 semesters).
- Spouse/un-remarried widow(er) of 40%-90% disabled veteran: 3 academic years (6 semesters).
Veteran requirements
Honorable discharge, 90+ consecutive days active duty.
Covers tuition at Mississippi state-supported institutions or technical colleges.
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Last checked 2026-05-05 against www.msva.ms.gov. Always confirm current rates and rules with the Mississippi state agency before applying.
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