Educational Gratuity for Children of Disabled/Deceased Veterans
$500 per term/semester for up to four scholastic years (eight payments / $4,000 total) for children of 100% permanently disabled or deceased veterans.
At a glance
- Benefit type
- Education & Training — Pennsylvania
- Who it's for
- Dependents
- VA rating needed
- 100% or higher
- Estimated value
- Up to $4,000 total
- Where it applies
- Pennsylvania
- Last verified
- May 12, 2026
What is Educational Gratuity for Children of Disabled/Deceased Veterans?
Educational Gratuity for Children of Disabled/Deceased Veterans is a Pennsylvania education & training benefit for dependents. $500 per term/semester for up to four scholastic years (eight payments / $4,000 total) for children of 100% permanently disabled or deceased veterans. Veteran sponsor needs 100%+ VA rating. The listed value is Up to $4,000 total.
Who qualifies
- Veteran sponsor needs 100%+ VA rating
- Pennsylvania residency
Who is eligible
Eligibility
Children ages 16-23. Parent must be a veteran with Honorable or Under Honorable Conditions discharge who served during an established wartime period (per VA standards) and has a 100% permanent and total service-connected disability rating, OR died in service during war/armed conflict.
What Educational Gratuity for Children of Disabled/Deceased Veterans covers
Residency
5-year Pennsylvania residency required (applicant must have lived in PA for the five years prior to application).
Financial
Demonstrated financial need required.
School
Child must be enrolled in a VA-approved PA educational institution; payments are made directly to the school.
Amount
$500 per term/semester. Per the official DMVA page, payments may not be made for longer than four scholastic years (eight payments). Maximum $4,000.
Verified information & sources
Last verified: May 12, 2026
Official source: pa.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.
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