Eligibility
A child of a veteran who has a service-connected disability or had a service-connected disability at time of death or died of service-related causes.
- Benefit is for children only
- Benefits can be awarded even if student receives Chapter 35 benefits
- Child’s adjusted gross income plus the value of parental support must not exceed the Census Bureau
- Current academic year benefits are based upon the previous calendar year’s annual income (2010), contact us for current income limit
- There is no age limit
- Wartime service is not required
What We Need
- Copy of student's tax return for prior year, such as IRS form 1040EZ or similar State form, or a statement of non-filing from the IRS or California Franchise Tax Board
- If step child, parents’ marriage certificate
- Proof of relationship to veteran: Copy of birth certificate
- Verification of Veteran's S/C rating