Free Tuition for Children of POW/MIA or Service Deceased
Up to $2,500/year (board, room, books, supplies) at NH public institutions for children (ages 16-25) of qualifying NH-resident service members who are POW, MIA, or died on active duty/from service-connected disability.
At a glance
- Benefit type
- Education & Training — New Hampshire
- Who it's for
- Survivors, Dependents
- VA rating needed
- No rating requirement
- Estimated value
- Up to $2,500/year for 4 years (board, room, books, supplies)
- Where it applies
- New Hampshire
- Last verified
- May 12, 2026
What is Free Tuition for Children of POW/MIA or Service Deceased?
Free Tuition for Children of POW/MIA or Service Deceased is a New Hampshire education & training benefit for survivors, dependents. Up to $2,500/year (board, room, books, supplies) at NH public institutions for children (ages 16-25) of qualifying NH-resident service members who are POW, MIA, or died on active duty/from service-connected disability. The listed value is Up to $2,500/year for 4 years (board, room, books, supplies).
Who qualifies
- Through veteran sponsor (any rating)
- New Hampshire residency
What Free Tuition for Children of POW/MIA or Service Deceased covers
Overview
Eligibility (per RSA 193:19): Children ages 16-25 who are NH residents, whose parent (1) served during a qualifying war era — WWII (Dec 7, 1941-Dec 31, 1946), Korea (Jun 27, 1950-Jan 31, 1955), Vietnam (Feb 28, 1961-May 7, 1975), Gulf War (Aug 2, 1990 onward), or as an expeditionary medal recipient — AND (2) was declared Missing in Action (MIA) or a Prisoner of War (POW), OR died on active duty or from a service-connected disability while a NH resident at the time of death.
Covers
Cash assistance capped at $2,500 per student per year for up to 4 years, applied toward board, room rent, books, and supplies (not a full tuition waiver). Note: A separate, related benefit under RSA 193:20 provides free tuition at NH public institutions of higher education to the same class of eligible children.
Verified information & sources
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.
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