Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant
The Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant provides funding equal to the maximum Pell Grant to students whose parent or guardian was a member of the US Armed Forces who died as a result of service in Iraq or Afghanistan after September 11, 2001.
Award Amount
$7,395
per year
Deadline
June 30
application due
GPA Required
None
minimum
Field of Study
Any
eligible majors
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0/4 completeApplication Tips
Amount matches Pell Grant maximum
Must be enrolled at least half-time
Submit documentation of parent's service
Contact VA for additional benefits
Scholarship Value Calculator
Annual Value
$7,395
per year
4-Year Total Value
$29,580
if renewed each year
Loan Interest Saved
$10,353
at 6.5% over 10 years
Pro tip: Every dollar in scholarship funding saves roughly $1.35 compared to borrowing the same amount through student loans at 6.5% interest over a 10-year repayment period.
Eligibility Details
| Eligibility | Students whose parent or guardian was a member of the US Armed Forces and died in Iraq or Afghanistan after 9/11 |
| Demographics | Military dependents |
| Field of Study | Any |
| Type | federal |
| Renewable | Yes — renewable annually |
Frequently Asked Questions
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