Wartime Veteran's Survivors Grant Program
Tuition, room and board, and book allowance for surviving spouses/children of post-9/11 combat casualties.
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Eligibility
Surviving spouse or child (under age 25) of a veteran who served on active duty on/after Sept. 11, 2001, in a period of armed conflict, and died or became 80%+ disabled as a result of combat. Veteran must have received combat pay tax exclusion, hazardous duty, imminent danger, or hostile fire pay. Veteran must have been a Missouri resident when first entering military or at time of death/injury.
Covers tuition (lesser of actual tuition or University of Missouri rate), up to $2,000/semester room and board, and up to $500/semester for books. Must maintain 2.5 GPA.
Limited to 25 grants per year statewide.
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Last checked 2026-05-05 against dhewd.mo.gov. Always confirm current rates and rules with the Missouri state agency before applying.
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Tuition capped at $50/credit hour (undergrad) or 30% of standard tuition (graduate) for combat veterans.
Up to $7,500/year savings
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In-state tuition rates for recently separated veterans who move to Missouri with intent to become residents.
$10,000-$15,000+/year savings
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