State Waiver of Tuition for Dependents/Spouses of Deceased Veterans

Eligibility Requirements

Applicant must be the child, stepchild, or non-remarried widow/widower of a veteran or national guardsman killed while in service or having died as a result of service-connected disability. Veteran must have been a Kentucky resident upon entrance into service.

How to Apply

Apply directly through Kentucky Department for Veterans Affairs's official application . Review the eligibility requirements above first, and give yourself time before the February 1, 2027 deadline.

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