Free Tuition for Dependents of National Guardsmen Disabled or Deceased in Line of Duty

Eligibility Requirements

Applicant must be under the age of 25 years old who is a resident of South Dakota, and whose father, mother has died or has sustained a total disability, permanent in nature, resulting from duty as a member of the South Dakota National Guard, while on state or federal active duty or any authorized training duty. The same regulations apply for spouses of guardsmen of the South Dakota National Guard.

How to Apply

Apply directly through the sponsoring organization's official application . Review the eligibility requirements above first. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

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