84.408: Postsecondary Education Scholarships for Veteran's Dependents
Alternate Name: Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant IASG
Overview
Program Number
84.408
Status
Active
Last Modified
Aug. 4, 2022
Date Posted
Aug. 4, 2022
Objective
To provide eligible veteran's dependent undergraduate postsecondary students with non-need based grant assistance to help meet educational expenses.
Type of Assistance
A - Formula Grants
Applicant Eligibility
The student must be an eligible veteran’s dependent whose parent or guardian was a member of the Armed Forces of the United States and died as a result of performing military service in Iraq or Afghanistan after September 11, 2001. At the time of the parent or guardian’s death, the student was less than 24 years of age or enrolled at an institution of higher education. The applicants must be U.S. citizens or eligible noncitizens and have a high school diploma, or a GED. Applicants must apply annually using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). To be eligible, the applicant must meet all IAS Grant eligibility requirements, and must not have a Federal Pell Grant eligible Expected Family Contribution (EFC).
Beneficiary Eligibility
Eligible veteran’s dependent undergraduate students, and students pursuing a teaching certificate that are U.S. citizens or eligible noncitizens. Students must be: regular students in an eligible program and enrolled in institutions of higher education, making satisfactory academic progress. Incarcerated students, except those incarcerated in local penal facilities, are ineligible. Students must sign a statement of educational purpose, not owe a refund on a Title IV grant, and not be in default on a Title IV loan. Eligible males that are at least 18 years old and born after December 31, 1959, can receive aid only if they have registered with the Selective Service. The eligible veteran’s dependent student cannot receive both an Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant and Federal Pell Grant during the same award year.
Related Programs
Additional Information
Grant Awards
Postsecondary Education Scholarships for Veteran's Dependents direct grants
Grant Opportunities