I attend college on a government grant?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the eligibility for government grants for college attendance, specifically for individuals whose parents were affected by the Vietnam War. Participants explore various programs available for veterans' dependents and the conditions that may affect eligibility.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant inquires about the possibility of attending college on a government grant due to their father's death related to Agent Orange during the Vietnam War.
  • Another participant mentions a program that provides assistance to family members of Marines, suggesting the inquirer look for information on a specific website.
  • A question is raised regarding the father's active duty status at the time of death and whether the inquirer is still considered a dependent.
  • There is a discussion about age limitations for eligibility, noting that rules may change for individuals over 25 years old.
  • A participant confirms that there are benefits available for dependents of totally disabled veterans and provides details about Chapter 35 benefits, including a monthly stipend for full-time students.
  • A link to a pamphlet about Chapter 35 is shared, but another participant suggests that the inquirer may be out of eligibility based on their age.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express uncertainty regarding the eligibility criteria, particularly concerning age and dependency status. Multiple viewpoints are presented without a clear consensus on the inquirer's eligibility for government grants.

Contextual Notes

Limitations include unclear definitions of dependency and eligibility criteria based on age and service-related conditions. The discussion does not resolve these uncertainties.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals seeking information about government grants for education, particularly those with familial ties to veterans or those affected by military service-related issues.

karlahaze
Hi all, I am in poor finance and I would like to attend college. My father died in Vietnam; can I attend college on a government grant? One of my friends told that I could attend college on a government grant because my father died as a result of Agent Orange in the Vietnam War. Is this true and if so where do I go to get more information about this? Please help me. Thanks a lot.
 
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I know there is a program that gives help to family members of veterans of the Marines, as for the other branches, try going to http://www.finaid.org/military/veterans.phtml" and just look around.
 
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There might be. Was your father on active duty at the time of his death or did he receive a service-related disability rating? I take it you are no longer a dependent (since the war ended in 1976)?
 
If your father died during the Vietnam War, then you're not exactly a youngster just starting out. I'm not sure if the rules change once you're old enough to be financially independent. A lot of the rules based on parental income (or lack thereof) change once someone passes about 25 y.o. and is assumed to no longer reasonably expect a parental contribution for colleget education.
 
karlahaze said:
Hi all, I am in poor finance and I would like to attend college. My father died in Vietnam; can I attend college on a government grant? One of my friends told that I could attend college on a government grant because my father died as a result of Agent Orange in the Vietnam War. Is this true and if so where do I go to get more information about this? Please help me. Thanks a lot.

So he died during wartime? Yes, it is also something they do for dependents of totally disabled veterans. My wife and duaghter both receive it.

The issue becomes your age. You would have to be under 26 or 25. And if you are then yes it is 925.00 a month if you are a fulltime student. It is called chapter 35. Survior and Dependents education.
 
http://www.gibill.va.gov/pamphlets/CH35/CH35_Pamphlet_General.htm


above is the link. I think you are probably out of eligibility.
 

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