Vietnam Veteran Survivor Grant Program

This grant is available to children and spouses of Vietnam veterans whose death was attributed to, or caused by, exposure to toxic chemicals during the Vietnam conflict.

Am I Eligible?

To be eligible, you must:

• Be enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a full time undergraduate student at a participating Missouri postsecondary school.
• Maintain satisfactory academic progress as defined by the school.
• Be a Missouri resident and a United States citizen or permanent resident.
• Not be pursuing a degree or certificate in theology or divinity.

How much can I receive?

The maximum annual grant amount will be the lesser of the following:

• Actual tuition charged at the school in which you are enrolled full time OR
• Average amount of tuition charged to an undergraduate Missouri resident enrolled full time in the same class level and in the same academic major at the Missouri public four-year, regional institutions.

Awards are not available during summer terms.

How can I apply?

Download the Vietnam Veteran Survivor Grant Program Application here, or contact the MDHE.

There is no application deadline; however, early submission of the completed application is encouraged.

Students applying for an initial grant must provide qualified certification from a Department of Veterans Affairs medical authority to verify that toxic chemical exposure contributed to, or was the cause of, the veteran's death. Renewal recipients must submit an application annually. However, the qualified certification is not required after the initial application.

How will I know if I am eligible?

The MDHE will provide notice to students of eligibility. The institution you are attending determines final eligibility at the time the grant funds are requested.

How do I renew my award?

The grant may be renewed annually until you have obtained a bachelor's degree or completed 150 semester credit hours, whichever occurs first.

How do I transfer my award?

You may transfer your eligibility to any participating school. If you choose to transfer to a different participating Missouri institution between semesters, you must complete another application.