Virginia Military Survivors and Dependents Education Program

Spouses and children of qualifying Virginia veterans or service members who were killed, missing, captured, or rated at least 90% permanently disabled due to military service may receive education benefits through the Virginia Military Survivors and Dependents Education Program (VMSDEP).

Eligible students receive full tuition and mandatory fee waivers at Virginia public colleges for up to eight semesters, plus a semester stipend for Tier 2 recipients.

Apply through the Virginia Department of Veterans Services myVMSDEP portal and update enrollment each term by published dates. Applicants must meet Virginia residency requirements.