Virginia Military Survivors and Dependents Education Program (VMSDEP)
Virginia DVS
Verify details: some eligibility, cost or format details were not fully confirmed on the official page. Confirm with the program before you apply.
- Who it's for
- Spouses and children of veterans rated totally and permanently disabled or at least 90% (and other qualifying military deaths/injuries); Virginia residency rules apply
Open to: spouses, family or caregivers.
Requirements noted: VA disability rating required; residents of VA. - Cost
- Free
- Free with no benefit?
- Yes: no GI Bill, VR&E or VET TEC benefit needed.
- What you get
- Tuition waiver for dependents of disabled veterans
- Type
- Funding, scholarship or grant
- Credential strength
- 4/5: State education benefit that can cover tuition for eligible residents.
- Duration
- Varies
- Format
- Format unclear (VA schools)
- Location
- Virginia
- Deadline
- Nov 1, 2026 (Application target dates: Fall Jul 1, Spring Nov 1, Summer Apr 1)
- Status
- Open
- Stipend / housing / travel
- Stipend for some
- Jobs it can lead to
- Depends on what it funds
- Notes
- Oct 4, 2026 check: old link returned 404; Virginia DVS page lists a tuition and fee waiver for up to 8 semesters at Virginia public schools.
- Official page
- dvs.virginia.gov/benefits-services/education/virginia-military-survivors-dependents-education-program-vmsdep
- Last checked
- Oct 4, 2026