|
A waiver of tuition is an education benefit provided by the Commonwealth
of Kentucky in recognition of military service of certain Kentucky veterans.
The tuition waiver is provided for children, stepchildren, adopted children,
spouses, and unremarried widows & widowers. An approved tuition
waiver means a student may attend any two-year, four-years schools or
vocational technical schools that are operated and funded by the Kentucky
Department of Education.
You may qualify if one of the following is true of the veteran:
- Died on active duty.
- Died as a direct result of a service connected disability as determined
by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
- 100% service connected disabled.
- Totally disabled (non-service connected) with wartime service.
- Upon the death of any veteran who served during a wartime period.
Four (4) statutes under which an applicant may qualify:
- KRS 164.505
Applicant may be eligible if veteran was killed in action during a
wartime period or died as a result of a service-connected disability
incurred while serving during a wartime period provided the veteran’s
home of record upon entry into the Armed Forces was the Commonwealth
of Kentucky. Applicant is eligible to get undergraduate/graduate degrees.
There is no age or time limit on the waiver.
- KRS 164.507
Dependents of deceased Kentucky Veterans may be eligible for 36 months
of training until they receive a degree; or training until their twenty-third
(23) birthday whichever comes first. There is no age limit for the
un-remarried widow or widower.
- KRS 164.512
Child of a veteran who acquired a disability due to the veteran’s
service. (Spina Bifida)
- KRS 164.515
Applicant may be eligible if the veteran is permanently and totally
disabled for pension purposes or one hundred percent (100%) disabled
for compensation purposes by the United States Veterans Administration
or the Department of Defense for 36 months of training or until they
receive a degree; or training until their twenty-third (23) birthday
whichever comes first. There is no limit for the spouse.
To apply:
Click here for Tuition Waiver Application (PDF file)
Appropriate Documentation to be attached to application:
- Birth Certificate
- Marriage Certificate
- Disability Award Letter
- If veteran is deceased please include a copy of the Death Certificate
- DD 214 (Veterans Discharge Papers)
Please include all necessary documents when submitting your application
for Tuition Benefits. Incomplete applications may result in long delays
or possible denials.
For additional information:
For additional information please contact us at (502) 595 - 4447 or
toll free (in Kentucky) (800) 928 - 4012 or email us. Please let us
know if we can provide assistance
|
