Wartime Veteran's Survivors Grant Program

Tuition, room and board, and book allowance for surviving spouses/children of post-9/11 combat casualties.

State BenefitMissouriEducation & Training

Verified September 30, 2026 against dhewd.mo.gov

At a glance

Benefit type: Education & Training — Missouri
Who it's for: Spouses, Survivors, Dependents
VA rating needed: No rating requirement
Estimated value: Full tuition plus $2,500/semester
Where it applies: Missouri
Last verified: September 30, 2026

What is Wartime Veteran's Survivors Grant Program?

Wartime Veteran's Survivors Grant Program is a Missouri education & training benefit for spouses, survivors, dependents. Tuition, room and board, and book allowance for surviving spouses/children of post-9/11 combat casualties. The listed value is Full tuition plus $2,500/semester.

Who qualifies

Spouses
Survivors
Dependents

Through veteran sponsor (any rating)
Missouri residency

How to apply

Apply through the official Missouri agency.

Open application

Who is eligible

Eligibility

Surviving spouse or child (less than age 25; coverage continues through the semester in which the child turns 25 or until receipt of a first bachelor's degree, whichever occurs first) 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 charged or the University of Missouri-Columbia in-state rate for the same number of hours), up to $2,000/semester for room and board, and the lesser of actual book cost or $500/semester for books. Renewal students must maintain a 2.5 cumulative GPA.

Total number of grants is limited by statute to 25 per year statewide.

What Wartime Veteran's Survivors Grant Program covers

Statute

Section 173.234, RSMo.

Verified information & sources

Last verified: September 30, 2026
Official source: dhewd.mo.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 benefits

Frequently asked questions about Wartime Veteran's Survivors Grant Program

Who qualifies for Wartime Veteran's Survivors Grant Program?

Wartime Veteran's Survivors Grant Program is for Spouses, Survivors, Dependents; Through veteran sponsor (any rating); missouri residency. See the eligibility details on this page and confirm with the official source before applying.

How much is Wartime Veteran's Survivors Grant Program worth?

The listed value is Full tuition plus $2,500/semester. Amounts can change — confirm the current figure at the official source linked on this page.

How do I apply for Wartime Veteran's Survivors Grant Program?

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 Wartime Veteran's Survivors Grant Program?

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.