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