A child of a veteran who has a service-connected disability or had a service-connected disability at time of death or died of service-related causes.
Benefit is for children only
Benefits can be awarded even if student receives Chapter 35 benefits
Child’s adjusted gross income plus the value of parental support must not exceed the Census Bureau
Current academic year benefits are based upon the previous calendar year’s annual income (2010), contact us for current income limit
There is no age limit
Wartime service is not required
What We Need
Copy of student's tax return for prior year, such as IRS form 1040EZ or similar State form, or a statement of non-filing from the IRS or California Franchise Tax Board
If step child, parents’ marriage certificate
Proof of relationship to veteran: Copy of birth certificate