Military: Children of U.S. Military who are Missing in Action or Prisoners of War (MIA/POWs)
Program Purpose
To provide an education benefit to the children of persons listed as Missing in Action or Prisoners of War by the U.S. Department of Defense.
Eligibility Requirements
- Are Texas residents
- Are 21 or younger or 25 or younger and receiving most of his/her support from a parent.
- Have documentation from the Department of Defense that a parent, who is classified as a Texas resident, is missing in action or a prisoner of war.
- Enroll in classes for which the college receives tax support (i.e., a course that does not depend solely on student tuition and fees to cover its costs).
Eligible Institutions
Available only for use at a Texas public college or university.
To access listings of Texas public colleges and universities, follow the links to Texas Public Institutions.
Award Amount
Tuition, service fees, lab fees, building use fees, and all other fees except room, board or clothing fees, or deposits in the nature of security for the return or proper care of property. No funds may be used to pay tuition for continuing education classes for which the college receives no state tax support.
Application Process
Contact the registrar for additional information on this exemption.
Additional Information
- Contact your college for additional information.
- To read more about this program check out: Texas Education Code §54.209
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