The Children of Veterans Tuition Grant provides undergraduate tuition assistance to students who are the natural or adopted child of a qualified Michigan veteran that has died or become totally and permanently disabled due to a service-connected illness or injury, or missing in action (MIA), as a result of military service.
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Summary
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Benefits
Awards are for an academic year with the amount determined by the student’s enrollment status.
- Full-time students can receive up to a maximum of $2,800 per academic year (up to $1,400 per semester).
- Three-quarter time students can receive up to a maximum of $2,100 per academic year (up to $1,050 per semester).
- Half-time students can receive up to a maximum of $1,400 per academic year (up to $700 per semester); or an amount equal to all of the student’s eligible tuition in that academic year, whichever is less.
Requirements
- Have been a legal resident of Michigan immediately before entering military service and did not later reside outside of Michigan for more than two years; or the veteran must have established legal residency in Michigan after entering military service.
- Have been killed in action or died from another cause while serving in a war or war condition in which the United States of America was or is participating; or,
- Have died or became totally and permanently disabled as a result of a service-connected illness or injury as determined by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; or,
- Have been totally and permanently disabled as a result of a service-connected illness or injury prior to death and has now died; or,
- Be listed as Missing in Action (MIA) in a foreign country as determined by the U.S. government.
Student must:
- Complete an initial application (one time only).
- Be the natural or adopted child of qualifying Michigan veteran.
- Be older than 16 and less than 26 years of age.
- Not have been convicted of a felony involving an assault, physical injury, or death.
- File a current-year Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) (required annually).
- Not be in default on a Federal student loan.
- Be a Michigan resident for 12 months prior to program application.
- If you are a dependent student, the contributor(s) on your FAFSA must also be a Michigan resident.
- This will be confirmed based on your FAFSA.
- Be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or approved refugee.
- Possess a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent.
- Be an undergraduate student.
- Enroll at least half-time at a participating institution.
- Have a minimum cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 2.25.
- Meet institution’s Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) policy.
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Application Deadline
July 15, 2026How To Apply
An application is required and can be completed through the MiSSG Student Portal.
- 2025-26 Application Deadline: July 15, 2026
In addition to the CVTG application, the following documents must also be submitted:
- Applicant’s (child’s) birth certificate (must list parents’ names).
- Veteran’s discharge certificate or separation document (DD Form 214).
- Veteran’s death certificate or casualty report (if applicable).
- Proof of total and permanent disability or death due to service-incurred causes.
Awards are based on the first Michigan college choice listed on the FAFSA. Students are responsible for notifying MI Student Aid of a change in their college choice. This can be done through the MiSSG Student Portal or by calling 888-447-2687.
For more details, visit Michigan Student Aid Scholarship Webpage
